Assistant Director, Early Childhood Programs

University Settlement Society Of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 79,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

University Settlement seeks a full-time Child Development Supervisor to lead a Head Start program and oversee staff delivering high-quality services for infants to preschoolers in New York City.

The role requires a Master’s in Early Childhood Education or related field, NYS certification preferred, plus 5 years experience with families and children prenatal to age 3 and 3 years supervising staff; bilingual Spanish/Chinese is a plus.

Qualifications

• Masters in Early Childhood Education or related field.
• New York State Certification preferred.
• Five years experience working with families and children prenatal to three years of age.
• Three years experience supervising staff.
• Ability to write and speak Spanish and/or Chinese preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise the work of the staff in developing and maintaining a high quality in child development program.
• Oversee services for children with special needs.
• Assist in the development and implementation of staff development training and supervision.
• Supervise all classrooms to ensure compliance with Head Start Performance Standards and NYCDOHMH regulations.
• Provide individual and group supervision to classroom group teachers.
• Develop and supervise the implementation of the Creative Curriculum in the group classroom setting.
• Provide infant/toddler development training and guidance to staff and families.
• Administer and/or analyze developmental assessments for children and provide written reports to staff with anticipatory guidance and follow-up plan.
• Assist staff in identifying family needs and child developmental status.
• Assist staff in developing an individualized family goal plan that will enhance the development of the child and promote a positive relationship between parent and child.
• Assist staff in assessing parent-child relationship and provide appropriate guidance acknowledging family and cultural influences.
• Maintain all necessary documentation.
• Assist in program evaluation and community assessment.
• Other duties as requested by supervisor to fulfill job responsibilities.

Skills

Staff supervision

Spanish/Chinese language

Education

Masters in Early Childhood Education

Infant/Toddler Development

Developmental Psychology

Job description

University Settlement seeks a full-time Child Development Supervisor to lead a Head Start program and oversee staff delivering high-quality services for infants to preschoolers in New York City.

The role requires a Master’s in Early Childhood Education or related field, NYS certification preferred, plus 5 years experience with families and children prenatal to age 3 and 3 years supervising staff; bilingual Spanish/Chinese is a plus.