Early Childhood PreK for All and 3K for All Program Director - Holy Cross School - Bronx Starting August 2026

Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese of New York•New York, NY

15d•$77,000 - $82,000•Onsite

About The Position

Holy Cross School, located in the Soundview area of the East Bronx, is inviting committed and talented early childhood educators to lead its PreK for All and 3K for All programs. The Early Childhood (EC) Director will be part of the school leadership team and report to the school principal. In addition, the EC Director will be part of a cohort of ADNY Education Directors working in Catholic schools and will receive guidance and operational training through the ADNY Office of Early Childhood and the NYCPS. Applications for the 2026-2027 school year are being considered at this time.

Requirements

Master of Education in Early Childhood, Early Childhood Special Education or a related field (required)
Current New York State Teaching Certification in Early Childhood or Childhood Teaching (required)
At least 3-5 years of experience as a teacher or school leader with classroom experience, including 3 years of experience as a lead teacher in an Early Childhood classroom (required)
Experience working successfully in an inclusive and diverse work environment
Proficient in the use of technology (social media, Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite) and the ability to learn various educational communication platforms)
First Aid. Medication Administration Training, CPR and Mandated Reporter certification as well as all DOH required trainings must be completed upon hiring
Clearance in the NYC PETS.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in written and oral Spanish (preferred)

Responsibilities

Works closely with the school principal to set, nurture and meet high expectations in terms of school culture, professionalism, cultural responsiveness and instruction
Acts as the main contact with Archdiocese Office of Early Childhood and NYC Division of Early Childhood Education
Ensures program compliance with the NYC PKFA/3K policy and procedures
Ensures high quality implementation of the Creative Curriculum
Ensures the implementation of Positive Behavior Guidance, as per PFKA/3K guidelines
Trains and supervises staff in providing a program that meets the differentiated needs of the children and families served by the program.
Conducts daily walk-throughs, models best practices and provides formative feedback to staff
Works with school principal to evaluate staff performance
Works with school administrative staff to ensure compliance with NYC Department of Health Article 43 mandates
Uses student and program assessment data to work with staff to meet the needs of all students
Manages and assists admin staff in timely completion of all paperwork relating to PKFA/3KFA