Director of Education

Heartshare Human Services Of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation, sick, personal days, and holidays

403(b) retirement plans with employer contribution

Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

Professional development opportunities

Discounts on various activities and services

Job summary

Heartshare Human Services Of New York is looking for a qualified individual to manage personnel and ensure the educational curriculum meets developmental standards at Cuomo Fam First in Richmond Hill.

The ideal candidate will hold a Master's degree, have certifications in School Building Leadership, and at least two years of experience in Preschool Special Education. The position includes a full-time schedule with a competitive salary ranging from $115,000 to $130,000.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in education or related field as defined by Article 47.
• Advanced Credentials in School Building Leadership (Advanced Certificate in SAS or SBL).
• Experience in Preschool Special Education Setting, minimum 2 years classroom teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and evaluate classroom staff performance.
• Ensure curriculum is developmentally appropriate for children.
• Encourage parent involvement through education and meetings.
• Maintain safety and cleanliness of the building.

Skills

Personnel Management

Curriculum Development

Communication Skills

Leadership

Parent Involvement Strategies

Education

Master's degree in education

Advanced Credentials in School Building Leadership

New York State Certification for Early Childhood Teacher

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Cuomo Fam First, 115-15 101st Avenue, Richmond Hill, NY 11419. Position Type: Full‑Time. Education Level: Masters Degree or Equivalent. Salary Range: $115,000.00 – $130,000.00. Travel Percentage: Up to 25%. Job Shift: Day.

Primary Responsibilities and Essential Functions

• Personnel Management
  • Supervise teachers, assistant teachers, and teacher aides.
  • Evaluate classroom staff performance during the probationary period and at least once yearly thereafter.
  • Provide written notification of formal evaluation or observation at least 24 hours in advance.
  • Conduct a feedback meeting and submit a written evaluation, signed by the employee, within an appropriate time frame after observation.
  • Monitor instructional staff daily, including attendance, class schedule, and plans.
  • Participate in the planning and implementation of staff development and training.
  • Participate in staff, team, and administrative team meetings.
  • Interview and recommend staff for hiring to the Senior Vice President of Education.
  • Meet with the Senior Vice President at least weekly.
• Service Programming
  • Ensure that curriculum is developmentally appropriate.
  • Ensure that curriculum meets the individual needs of the children.
  • Provide classroom consultation regarding behavior management procedures.
  • Ensure that all classrooms are implementing PBIS, creative curriculum, and TSG.
• Parent Involvement
  • Monitor and encourage parent involvement through parent meetings, parent education, and fundraising to the fullest extent possible.
  • Ensure consistent contact between families and the school, through monitoring communication notebooks.
• Maintenance & Security of Building, Equipment and Supplies
  • Monitor building daily to ensure safety, cleanliness, and attractiveness. Report any problems to the Senior Vice President of Education or Maintenance Supervisor.
  • Ensure that classrooms have the necessary supplies and equipment to provide for the child's educational needs.
• Public Relations and Outreach
  • Be involved in outreach efforts to ensure full enrollment.
  • Conduct tours of the school with prospective families.
  • Provide presentations and/or visits to community groups to educate the public about the school.
• Classroom Instruction
  • Assume responsibility for instructing a classroom as needed.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in education or related field as defined by Article 47.
• Advanced Credentials in School Building Leadership (Advanced Certificate in SAS or SBL).
• Experience in Preschool Special Education Setting, minimum 2 years classroom teaching experience with children under 6 years.
• New York State Certified Early Childhood Teacher or related field as defined by Article 47.

Benefits

• Rewarding work in a team environment.
• Paid vacation, sick, personal days, and holidays.
• 403(b) retirement plans with employer contribution.
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Flexible spending account (Dependent Care, Medical, Parking, and Transit).
• Employee appreciation programs and events.
• Tuition assistance program.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Wellhub discount.
• Verizon Wireless discount.
• BJs Membership discount.
• Discounts on Broadway tickets, movie tickets, theme parks, sporting events, gift certificates, and more.

HeartShare is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). If you need to request accommodation during the recruiting process, please reach out to [e-mail].