Assistant Director, The Baby College

Harlem Children's Zone • New York, NY

448d • $70,000 - $75,000

About The Position

The Assistant Director at Harlem Children's Zone (HCZ) will play a crucial role in supporting The Baby College, a program focused on early intervention and parent engagement. This position involves overseeing a team of professionals, ensuring high-quality programming, and providing resources and support to families. The Assistant Director will work closely with the Program Director to develop and implement the program's vision and goals, ultimately aiming to break the cycle of intergenerational poverty through comprehensive support for children and families.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• Minimum of 4 years supervisory experience in social service, Early Childhood Education, and youth development setting.
• Master's degree in an appropriate discipline of early childhood education, public health, and/or social services preferred.
• Superior organizational, planning, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Zoom, and Outlook.
• Ability to lead and motivate a high-performing, mission-driven staff.
• Familiar with issues prevalent in under-served communities of color.
• Must be available to work flexible hours, including evenings and Saturdays.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in early childhood education or related fields.
• Knowledge of community resources and support services for families.

Responsibilities

• Guide, lead, and develop staff on an ongoing basis to ensure alignment with organizational goals, values, and standards.
• Support with program oversight, ensuring high-quality programming.
• Assess and guide high-risk situations and make immediate recommendations and referrals to ensure child safety and reduce or eliminate risk factors following HCZ Standards and Ethical responsibility.
• Serve as a role model to the program, exhibiting excellent communication skills, emotional intelligence, and leadership skills.
• Provide weekly supervision to relevant teams.
• Lead ongoing team meetings and professional development efforts to ensure all staff meets HCZ standards.
• Support with the successful implementation of the program cycle (i.e., recruitment, intake, outreach & engagement, comprehensive family assessment, outcome-driven service planning, etc.).
• Monitor and ensure the integrity and timely submission of data.
• Conduct ongoing internal audits and quality assurance measures, assessing both casework practice and family satisfaction of services.
• Provide vetting and ongoing assessment of the quality of consultants that support services to families.
• Attend relevant training, workshops, and certifications, as per ethical standards of degree (MSW, LMHC, etc.).
• Fulfill duties delegated by Program Director; attend and preside over meetings.
• Establish and maintain systems for monitoring frontline managers for staff performance and progress in achieving organizational and program goals.
• Foster strong relationships and effective communication with presenters, parents, staff, and HCZ leadership.
• Establish and maintain strong collaborative relationships with HCZ colleagues and liaison with external community organizations, schools, parents, and other stakeholders.

Benefits

• Commuter assistance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree