Hudson Guild
Director of Early Childhood Education Services
Hudson Guild, New York, New York, us, 10261
Hudson Guild is seeking our newest addition to the Early Childhood Education Department to lead a multisite team serving 200 students! The Director of Early Childhood Services will lead the development of policy that will enable Hudson Guild to deliver accessible, high quality, and equitable early childhood education. We are looking for a leader who will cultivate and maintain a safe and enjoyable culture while facing post pandemic challenges.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
Reporting to the Deputy Executive Director, the Director of Early Childhood Education Services is responsible for the overall design, management, supervision and evaluation of the Early Childhood Department. This position will work collaboratively to lead and nurture members of the staff, and communicate effectively with parents, members of the community, and colleagues in other districts and schools.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field
Knowledge of NYC Department of Education (DOE), DOE Birth to 5, 3K for all and Head Start
Experience in program planning, administration, developing training, monitoring and evaluation
Experience in developing and managing budgets
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience in a community based organization
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Hire, train, supervise and evaluate staff across multiple sites
Provide direct oversight of all ECE services programs (FCE, Health/Disability, and Administration)
Implement monitoring plans ensuring documentation standards are consistently met in accordance with NYCDOE, NYCDOH and Head Start policies and standards
Monitor and manage program recruitment & enrollment
Manage the Department budget, to ensure fiscally responsible spending by analyzing and maximizing funding to create a fiscally viable education system
Collaborate with Evaluation & Quality dept. to analyze program data to ensure needs of children, families and the community are being met
Assist with the review of program practices and update program plans, policies and procedures
Oversee all parent committees and councils ensuring family needs are met
Promote cultural competency initiatives and ensure programming is responsive to ethnic and cultural diversity of existing and prospective participants
Ensure appropriate and accurate tracking, monitoring, evaluation and documentation of services is maintained and in compliance with agency and regulatory guidelines and standards
Develop and implement staff meetings and trainings such as in-service trainings
Maintain ongoing communication regarding childcare & early education policy and service delivery
Represent program and agency at various meetings; maintaining active participation and positive community relations
Collaborate internal Hudson Guild departments to identify measurable targets and goals for your program, and ensure processes are in place to collect and submit data in a timely manner to meet funder and organizational requirements
Be accountable and hold staff accountable for implementing programs with fidelity, utilizing evidence-based practices whenever possible
Engage in ongoing Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) to evaluate program data, determine strengths and areas for improvement and execute action steps to make improvements
Collaborate with, assist in and do outreach at all Community Building activities to build and maintain external and internal partnerships that can benefit both participants and community members
Responsible for ongoing communication and follow-up with community partners
Perform other related duties as assigned
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Typical office environment that requires frequent sitting, standing, walking, talking, hearing & reaching. Occasional standing, stooping, crouching, and kneeling. As well as the ability to travel to multiple locations within the five boroughs as needed.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Ability to read printed materials and computer screens. Able to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, & other office equipment.
As a full time employee at Hudson Guild, you will be eligible for:
24 Vacation Days
1 Floating Holiday
12 Sick Days
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
403b Plan
Hudson Guild is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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POSITION OVERVIEW:
Reporting to the Deputy Executive Director, the Director of Early Childhood Education Services is responsible for the overall design, management, supervision and evaluation of the Early Childhood Department. This position will work collaboratively to lead and nurture members of the staff, and communicate effectively with parents, members of the community, and colleagues in other districts and schools.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field
Knowledge of NYC Department of Education (DOE), DOE Birth to 5, 3K for all and Head Start
Experience in program planning, administration, developing training, monitoring and evaluation
Experience in developing and managing budgets
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience in a community based organization
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Hire, train, supervise and evaluate staff across multiple sites
Provide direct oversight of all ECE services programs (FCE, Health/Disability, and Administration)
Implement monitoring plans ensuring documentation standards are consistently met in accordance with NYCDOE, NYCDOH and Head Start policies and standards
Monitor and manage program recruitment & enrollment
Manage the Department budget, to ensure fiscally responsible spending by analyzing and maximizing funding to create a fiscally viable education system
Collaborate with Evaluation & Quality dept. to analyze program data to ensure needs of children, families and the community are being met
Assist with the review of program practices and update program plans, policies and procedures
Oversee all parent committees and councils ensuring family needs are met
Promote cultural competency initiatives and ensure programming is responsive to ethnic and cultural diversity of existing and prospective participants
Ensure appropriate and accurate tracking, monitoring, evaluation and documentation of services is maintained and in compliance with agency and regulatory guidelines and standards
Develop and implement staff meetings and trainings such as in-service trainings
Maintain ongoing communication regarding childcare & early education policy and service delivery
Represent program and agency at various meetings; maintaining active participation and positive community relations
Collaborate internal Hudson Guild departments to identify measurable targets and goals for your program, and ensure processes are in place to collect and submit data in a timely manner to meet funder and organizational requirements
Be accountable and hold staff accountable for implementing programs with fidelity, utilizing evidence-based practices whenever possible
Engage in ongoing Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) to evaluate program data, determine strengths and areas for improvement and execute action steps to make improvements
Collaborate with, assist in and do outreach at all Community Building activities to build and maintain external and internal partnerships that can benefit both participants and community members
Responsible for ongoing communication and follow-up with community partners
Perform other related duties as assigned
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Typical office environment that requires frequent sitting, standing, walking, talking, hearing & reaching. Occasional standing, stooping, crouching, and kneeling. As well as the ability to travel to multiple locations within the five boroughs as needed.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Ability to read printed materials and computer screens. Able to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, & other office equipment.
As a full time employee at Hudson Guild, you will be eligible for:
24 Vacation Days
1 Floating Holiday
12 Sick Days
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
403b Plan
Hudson Guild is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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