Associate Executive Director for Early Learning Programs

HEALTHY KIDS PROGRAMS•Town of New Windsor, NY

2d•$62,500 - $65,000•Onsite

About The Position

Healthy Kids is seeking an Associate Executive Director to streamline daily operations across eight Early Learning Centers, each with one to four classrooms, in New York’s Hudson Valley and Capital Regions. The position is based at the Union Avenue office in New Windsor, New York, and reports to the CEO. The Associate Executive Director works directly with the CEO to oversee center operations, curriculum and staff development, regulatory compliance, budgets, enrollment, and family engagement. The role requires travel and has varying hours Monday through Friday.

Requirements

Associate degree in Early Childhood Education or equivalent preferred.
Experience with curriculum development and creating lesson plans.
Two years of experience working with children under age five; experience in a licensed childcare facility is preferred.
Three to five years of supervisory experience.
One year of experience managing staff in a childcare setting, with business management experience.
Superior administrative and supervisory skills; experience in a consumer-driven environment is preferred.
Excellent customer service and parent communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team and help create a team-oriented work environment.
Commitment to delivering excellent programs and managing personnel expenses.
Must pass a full background check, including fingerprinting and reference check.
Must be medically fit to perform job duties.
Professional, reliable, prompt, warm, friendly, caring, and upbeat demeanor.
Excellent time management skills.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) regulations; preferred but not required.
Experience in a licensed childcare facility.

Responsibilities

Develop, adapt, and implement curricula for toddler and preschool programs across the organization.
Lead trainings and ongoing workshops on curriculum development and instructional practice.
Conduct quarterly observations to ensure staff follow the curriculum and daily schedule.
Develop, adapt, train, and observe staff on caregiver-child interactions.
Track and report operational performance.
Conduct monthly staff meetings to share information and program updates.
Manage day-to-day operations and oversee the Early Learning Centers team, including assigning tasks.
Interact with staff and families, answer questions, and resolve issues.
Onboard and train new employees to ensure they follow standard operating procedures.
Implement orientation procedures, staff development, ongoing technical assistance, and training.
Use Paylocity to monitor and approve assigned employees’ time and attendance for bi-weekly payroll.
Continuously monitor and implement staff schedules based on program needs, making changes to operate in a fiscally responsible manner.
Ensure operations comply with Office of Children and Family Services regulations.
Review handbooks and recommend procedures to improve day-to-day operational efficiency.
Assist with implementing new processes and procedures.
Identify ways to improve children’s and families’ experiences.
Manage program inquiries and facility tours to increase enrollment.
Work with the Marketing team to develop grassroots marketing strategies.
Order supplies and manage inventory, coordinating with purchasing and finance departments to stay within budget.
Coordinate with Registration, Marketing, Recruiting, Buildings and Grounds, Finance, and Human Resources to support effective work production.
Monitor expenses and budgets in coordination with the Finance department.
Implement family engagement opportunities.
Promote positive morale, continuous learning, staff retention, and positive partnerships.
Travel as required.
Perform other responsibilities as assigned by the CEO.