Associate Director, Reggio-Inspired Preschool

Educational Alliance; New York (NY); Presencial; USD 95 000 - 120 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

14th Street Y is seeking an Associate Director for Preschool to work in Downtown Manhattan. The role partners with the Director on daily planning for Preschool and other Early Childhood programs, supports admissions, and coaches teachers within a Jewish, Reggio-inspired framework.

The position involves supervising admissions, coordinating family events, and collaborating across departments to strengthen a developmentally appropriate, child-centered program.

Qualificações

• Master's Degree and NYS Early Childhood teaching certificate required.
• Outstanding written and oral communications skills.
• Organized with strong attention to detail and ability to develop efficient, internal systems and workflow.
• Knowledge of Reggio-inspired pedagogy and/or child-led classroom practices.
• Minimum 3 years of classroom teaching experience required.
• Able to work a flexible schedule as needed.
• Background in Jewish informal education and programming is a plus.
• Demonstrates ability to handle stressful situations in a professional, warm and friendly manner.
• Experience working in collaborative environments.

Responsabilidades

• Represent 14Y Preschool to all current and prospective families with a warm, personalized experience.
• Oversee full Early Childhood admissions process from inquiry to enrollment with in-person touch points including tours, school visits, and community events.
• Serve as initial contact for prospective families through enrollment, focusing on attracting, enrolling, and retaining families.
• Maintain, track, and analyze data including applications, contracts, enrollment, and class placement.
• Partner with Marketing to create promotional materials.
• Plan and execute Early Childhood community events including Special Visitor Day, graduation ceremonies, classroom visits, Alumni Day, Bake Sales, Shabbat and Jewish holidays celebrations.
• Coordinate field trips relevant to the surrounding community and classrooms’ units of study.
• Collaborate with other 14Y departments to plan family engagement events.
• Support Director in managing teachers’ professional development and participate in weekly team meetings.
• Observe in classrooms to provide feedback, coaching, and implement curriculum; document learning for families and community.

Conhecimentos

Written and oral communications

Organized with attention to detail

Collaborative environments

Stressful situations handling

Flexible schedule

Formação académica

Master's degree

NY State Early Childhood teaching certificate

Descrição da oferta de emprego

14th Street Y is seeking an Associate Director for Preschool to work in Downtown Manhattan. The role partners with the Director on daily planning for Preschool and other Early Childhood programs, supports admissions, and coaches teachers within a Jewish, Reggio-inspired framework.

The position involves supervising admissions, coordinating family events, and collaborating across departments to strengthen a developmentally appropriate, child-centered program.