Associate Executive Director - Early Learning Centers

Healthy Kids Programs; Town of Monroe (NY); On-site; USD 63,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-Paid Childcare

Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance

AFLAC Supplemental Plans

401(k) for eligible employees

Paid Holidays, PTO, and Paid Sick Time

On-Demand Pay

Career development and growth机会

Job summary

Healthy Kids Programs in New Windsor, NY is seeking an Associate Executive Director for our 8 Early Learning Centers to oversee curriculum development and program quality. The role is based at 565 Union Avenue, Union New Windsor, NY 12553, with responsibilities across Hudson Valley and Capital Regions.

The position offers full-time, exempt status, Monday–Friday hours, and leadership across operations, staff development, and family engagement to ensure high standards and compliant practices.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Early Childhood Education or equivalent preferred.
• Experience with Curriculum development and creating lesson plans.
• 2 years’ experience working with children under the age of 5 (in a licensed childcare facility preferred).
• 3-5 years of supervisory experience.
• 1 year managing staff in a childcare setting with Business Management experience.
• Familiarity with OCFS regulations preferred, but not required.
• Superior administrative and supervisory skills with experience preferably in a consumer-driven environment.
• Excellent customer service and parent communication skills.
• Track record of teamwork and creating a team-oriented work environment.
• Commitment to delivering excellent programs and managing personnel expenses.
• Must pass full background check including fingerprinting and reference check.
• Must be medically fit to perform job duties.
• Professional, reliable, prompt, warm, friendly, caring, and upbeat personality.
• Excellent time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, adapt and implement an early learning curriculum for Toddler and Preschool programs across the organization.
• Lead trainings and ongoing workshops on curriculum development and instructional practice.
• Conduct quarterly observations to be sure the program staff adhere to the daily schedule and are following the curriculum.
• Develop, adapt, train and observe program staff on caregiver– child interactions.
• Track and report on operational performance.
• Conduct monthly staff meetings to disseminate information and program updates.
• Manage day-to-day operations.
• Oversee the Early Learning Centers team and assign tasks.
• Interact with staff and families, answering questions, and resolving issues.
• Onboard and train new employees to ensure that they adhere to standard operating procedures.
• Implement orientation procedures, staff development, ongoing technical assistance, and training.
• Be responsible for utilizing the internal payroll system (Paylocity) to monitor and approve time and attendance for all assigned employees for bi-weekly payroll.
• Be responsible for the continuous monitoring and implementation of staff schedules based on the current needs of the program and implementing changes to operate in a fiscally responsible manner.
• Ensure that all operations are in compliance with the Office of Children and Family Services regulations.
• Review current handbooks and recommend new procedures for increasing the efficiency of day-to-day operations.
• Assist with the implementation of new processes and procedures.
• Identify ways to improve children and families’ experiences.
• Manage program inquiries and facility tours to increase enrollment.
• Work with the Marketing team to develop grassroot marketing strategies.
• Order supplies and manage inventory, coordinating with purchasing and finance departments to adhere to budget.
• Coordinate with different departments to achieve optimal work production across the board (Registration, Marketing, Recruiting, Buildings and Grounds, Finance and Human Resources).
• Monitor expenses and budget in line with the finance department.
• Implement family engagement opportunities.
• Promote positive morale, facilitate continuous learning, promote staff retention, and reinforce positive partnerships.
• Focus on results, not excuses. Purpose-driven.
• Travel Required.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by the CEO.

Skills

Curriculum development

Lesson planning

Customer service

Parent communication

Teamwork

Time management

Administrative and supervisory skills

Education

Associate degree in Early Childhood Education or equivalent

Job description

Healthy Kids Programs in New Windsor, NY is seeking an Associate Executive Director for our 8 Early Learning Centers to oversee curriculum development and program quality. The role is based at 565 Union Avenue, Union New Windsor, NY 12553, with responsibilities across Hudson Valley and Capital Regions.

The position offers full-time, exempt status, Monday–Friday hours, and leadership across operations, staff development, and family engagement to ensure high standards and compliant practices.