Director, Early Childhood Education Services

Volunteers of American Greater New York•The Bronx, NY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Early Childhood Education Services manages the delivery of services to children, supervises personnel, oversees implementation of grants and contracts, and ensures the quality of instructional services at the Early Learning Center in accordance with Volunteers of America policies and guidelines. The center is a special education preschool. The position is located in Bronx, NY 10457.

Requirements

M.S. degree in Special Education.
New York State Certification in Special Education and Students with Disabilities—Birth-Grade 2.
New York State Certification in School Administration and Supervision or School Building Leadership.
Five years of supervisory experience in a community-based organization education program and/or public-school program.
Experience supervising multiple programs within a school site.

Responsibilities

Develop program services for children and their families.
Manage the Early Learning Center’s budgets.
Serve as the designated administrator of the agency’s early childhood education instructional programs and as the agency’s liaison with the New York State Education Department, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, and the New York City Department of Education on matters pertaining to early childhood education programs and services.
Maintain National Association for the Education of Young Children accreditation, including annual updates of programs and classroom portfolios for the Early Learning Centers.
Implement and monitor applicable New York City Department of Health/Bureau of Child Care regulations at the Early Learning Center.
Implement and monitor applicable New York City Department of Education and New York State Education Department instructional guidelines at the Early Learning Center.
Ensure The Creative Curriculum for Preschool and associated best-practice standards in content areas and pedagogical skills are aligned with and implemented in instruction, and modified as instructional approaches or initiatives change.
Plan and monitor professional development for education staff and related-service staff, including training in programmatic and content instructional areas, contractual compliance, and operating policies and procedures.
Implement, monitor, and update operating policies consistent with contractual funder and accreditation agency requirements, and ensure staff are routinely trained and in-serviced on those policies and procedures.
Manage program facilities to ensure a safe and protective environment for children, families, staff, visitors, and volunteers.
Provide instructional staff with annual formal written observations, including areas where further staff development may be indicated.
Provide clinical and administrative supervision to the Early Learning Center leadership team.
Serve as a liaison to community-based and membership organizations.
Perform other related duties as requested.