Director of Education

Heartshar; New York (NY); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Health insurance

403(B) retirement plans

Tuition Assistance Program

Professional Development opportunities

EAP

Job summary

HeartShare is seeking a dynamic Director of Education to ensure high-quality educational services for students with special needs. This role reports to the Senior Vice President of Education and leads staff, policy implementation, and safety protocols to support an inclusive learning environment.

Key duties include supervising teachers and aides, evaluating performance, developing developmentally appropriate curriculum, PBIS implementation, parent involvement, and community outreach.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in education or related field required.
• Advanced credentials in school building leadership required.
• NYS Certified Early Childhood Teacher or related field required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise teachers, assistants and aides and evaluate performance.
• Monitor attendance, class schedules and lesson plans daily.
• Plan and deliver staff development and training activities.
• Interview and recommend new staff to SVP of Education; weekly meetings.
• Ensure curriculum is developmentally appropriate and meets needs.
• Oversee PBIS, Creative Curriculum and TSG implementation.
• Coordinate parent involvement, meetings and communications.
• Maintain safety, cleanliness and readiness of the building.
• Conduct tours for families and participate in outreach activities.

Skills

Team leadership

Staff development

Policy implementation

Education administration

Education

Master's degree in education or related field

Advanced Credentials in School Building Leadership

New York State Certified Early Childhood Teacher

Job description

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Director of Education to ensure high-quality educational services for students with special needs. The Director of Education will report to the Senior Vice President of Education and be responsible for supervising staff, providing team leadership, overseeing policy implementation, and ensuring safety protocols. This role requires a dedicated individual with a passion for special education, strong organizational skills, and the ability to foster a supportive and inclusive learning environment.Essential Functions and Primary Responsibilities of Position:Personnel ManagementSupervision of teachers, assistant teachers, and teacher aidesEvaluate work performance standards of classroom staff during probationary period and at least once yearly thereafterProvide written notification of formal evaluation/observation at least 24 hours in advanceConduct a feedback meeting and provide a written evaluation, to be signed by the employee, within an appropriate time frame of the 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 meetingsInterview and recommend staff for hiring to the Senior Vice President of Education.Meet with Senior Vice President at a minimum weeklyService ProgrammingEnsure 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 TSGParent InvolvementMonitor and encourage parent involvement through parent meetings, parent education and fundraising to the fullest extent possible.Ensure consistent contact between families and school, through monitoring communication notebooks.Maintenance & Security of Building, Equipment and SuppliesMonitor building daily to ensure safety, cleanliness and attractiveness. Report any problems to 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 OutreachBe involved in outreach efforts to ensure full enrollmentConduct tours of the school with prospective families.Provide presentations and/or visits to community groups to educate the public about the school.Classroom InstructionAssume responsibility for instructing a classroom as neededMaster's degree in education or related field as defined by Article 47 requiredAdvanced Credentials in School Building Leadership (Advanced Certificate in SAS or SBL) requiredExperience in Preschool Special Education Setting, minimum 2 years classroom teaching experience with children under 6 yearsNew York State Certified Early Childhood Teacher or related field as defined by Article 47 requiredBenefitsAt HeartShare we offer a comprehensive benefit package based on full-time/part-time status. You can expect: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 DiscountVerizon Wireless Discount.BJs Membership discount.Discounts on Broadway tickets, movie tickets, theme parks, sporting events, gift certificates & moreHeartShare is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). If you need to request accommodation during the recruiting process, please reach out to [e-mail] HeartshareWho WE ARE:For over 150 years, Heartshare has been dedicated to championing and empowering New Yorkers society has too often overlooked and underestimated.#INDHP