Early Childhood & Youth Programs Manager
About The Position
The Early Childhood & Youth Programs Manager ensures the smooth daily operation of the Preschool and supports the broader Youth Programs ecosystem. This role provides both pedagogical and organizational support to teachers, assistants, and school leadership. It helps maintain a joyful, safe, and well-structured environment for children while ensuring strong coordination across preschool and youth programming activities. This is an ideal role for someone who loves working with young children and youth, is highly adaptable, and thrives in a collaborative, multicultural educational environment.
Requirements
- Early Childhood Education degree
- NYS Teaching Certification
- Prior experience working with young children, ideally in a preschool or educational environment.
- Adaptable, organized, and proactive, able to manage multiple priorities.
- Strong team player who enjoys supporting others and fostering collaboration.
- Excellent communication skills in English.
Nice To Haves
- French is a plus.
- Enthusiasm, kindness, and patience to your daily work.
Responsibilities
- Provide classroom coverage for teachers or assistants during absences, breaks, or prep periods.
- Support daily classroom routines and transitions to ensure a calm, positive learning environment.
- Offer hands-on help within classrooms as needed (activity setup, small group support, organization, etc.).
- Supervise and lead aftercare activities (games, creative workshops, arts and crafts, free play, etc.).
- Accompany classes on field trips, ensuring children’s safety and well-being.
- Assist the Preschool Director with administrative and logistical tasks (document preparation, family communications, filing, materials management, etc.).
- Help organize and coordinate school events and field trips (celebrations, parent-child workshops, open houses, etc.).
- Facilitate effective communication between classrooms, the teaching team, the Preschool leadership, and the families.
- Assist the Language Center Director & Youth Programs Specialist in organizing camps throughout the year (winter, spring, and summer), help with the creation of curricula, and prepare materials.
- Assist during camps and provide classroom coverage for teachers during field trips and nap times.
- Serve as co-director of the summer camp and assist the camp director with all administrative tasks.
- Help on Youth Programs throughout the year.
- Provide classroom coverage when needed.
Benefits
- Generous paid vacation and holiday package
- Health, dental, and vision insurance with employer contribution
- 403(b) retirement savings plan with up to 5% employer match after 2 years
- Free French classes and discounted cultural programs
- Pre-tax commuter benefits (CBP) and flexible spending account (FSA)
- Complimentary L’Alliance New York membership
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
