Assistant Director of Early Education Services

Odyssey House INC • New York, NY

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About The Position

The Assistant Director of Early Educational Services is responsible for supporting the Deputy Director of Educational Services with the day-to-day operation and coordination of all Odyssey House Early Educational Services. She/he is responsible for supporting all childcare workers, assistant teachers and teachers within oversight of job performance, guidance of all program employees and for the direct supervision of designated subordinate staff. She/he is responsible for maintaining compliance with New York City Department of Health & Mental Hygiene, the Bureau of Childcare regulations and assuring that early educational services are delivered in accordance with Odyssey House organizational standards.

Requirements

• New York State Initial or Permanent Teacher Certification (N-6) or (Birth – 2nd grade) and a master’s degree in early childhood education, Special Education or general Education are required.
• Experience working with families and children with special needs aged newborn to five and
• A minimum of two years’ experience as a group teacher in a program for children under five years of age;
• Knowledge of NYC Department of Health Regulations and codes required.
• Knowledge of OASAS and ACS protocol.
• NYS Central Registry Check and fingerprint clearance required.
• Must have completed Child Abuse Reporting and School Safety and Violence Trainings.
• Proficiency with computer operation (Microsoft Word, Excel, Electronic Health Record and Outlook programs).
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including evenings.
• This position will require availability as needed including on call responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

• One (1) year of early educational supervisory and administrative experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• The role of the Assistant Director of Education Services will be 50% administrative and 50% classroom support.
• Support the Director of Educational Services in developing and monitoring program systems, policies, and procedures.
• Support the Director of Educational Services in maintaining good relations with and act as liaison to the regulatory body, partnering agencies, referral sources, the community-at-large, and the corporate officers.
• Prepare informational material and documents for prospective parents.
• Supporting the teaching team in screening, assessment and school enrollment of all children newly admitted into the program.
• Supervise the maintenance of adequate and up-to-date school records on all children, as well as supervise record keeping responsibilities of staff in accordance with applicable regulatory standards and Odyssey House policies.
• Act as child advocate, assuring that all children’s rights are respected and that all parent’s grievances and complaints are addressed in a timely and equitable manner in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations.
• Support the Director of Educational Services in ensuring coverage for the facility and maintain on-call telephone accessibility on an ongoing basis.
• Support the Deputy Director of Educational Services in all personnel actions, including recruitment, hiring, evaluation, promotion, disciplinary action and separation of program staff.
• Support the Deputy Director of Educational Services in assuring that all program staff members are adequately trained by providing and implementing formal orientation plans to all newly hired subordinate staff.
• Managing and supporting the Pantry with overall maintenance, ordering and organization.
• Observing classrooms and teaching staff and providing feedback in those observations. Support the Deputy Director of Educational Services in providing direct supervision for designated staff as per Odyssey House policies.
• Providing the Deputy Director of Educational Services in preparing written annual evaluations on staff under his/her supervision.
• Support the Deputy Director of Educational Services in conducting regular administrative meetings with staff.
• Support the Deputy Director of Educational Services in providing ongoing training for program staff and participate in Odyssey House in-service trainings.
• Coordinating all classroom meals, including menu preparation, and for the timely completion of all school lunch form documentation.
• Ensuring the overall cleanliness and maintenance of the classrooms and to ensure compliance with safety and physical plant standards.
• Comply with all Department of Health regulations and participate in the certification process.
• Lead quality management activities including ensuring that all Quality Assurance and Incident Reporting activities are conducted in accordance with Odyssey House policies and applicable regulatory standards.
• Support the Deputy Director of Educational Services in preparing all proposals and reports as needed including monthly reports and an annual work plan.
• Other relevant duties as assigned.

Benefits

• A 35-hour work week (as opposed to a 40-hour work week)
• Vacation Plan and Holiday Schedule
• Life Insurance
• Medical Insurance (Two Plans)
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Additional Insurance Coverages (hospitalization, accidental, critical illness coverage)
• Long-Term & Short-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account/Health Reimbursement Account
• 403(b) Plan
• Corporate Counseling Associates (CCA) EAP benefit
• Ability Assist Counseling Services (through The Hartford)
• Commuter Benefits
• Educational Assistance Programs
• Special shopping discounts through ADP Marketplace and PlumBenefits
• RUFit?! Fitness Program
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Assistance
• Optum Financial Service through ConnectYourCare
• Benefit Advocacy Center through Gallagher

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees