Early Childhood Director

The TemPositions Group of Companies; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The TemPositions Group of Companies client is seeking an Early Childhood Director for a New York program site. This leadership role oversees safe operation, educational enrichment, and family engagement within a preschool setting.

The Director collaborates with staff to ensure compliant, quality curriculum, supervises teachers, maintains records, and partners with regulatory bodies. Strong NYS ECE certification and senior-level experience are required, with a commitment to inclusive,

Qualifications

• Master's degree in early childhood education with NYS Certification
• Experience in ACS/DOE funded Day Care, Head Start, or UPK programs
• Minimum of five (5) years teaching in early childhood classrooms
• Two (2) or more years in a supervisory/management role
• MAT Certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Ensure best practice in quality education for the preschool community
• Provide a welcoming community for families
• Monitor classrooms to support teaching staff in delivering age-appropriate curriculum
• Support educators in developing lesson plans and individual plans that meet the needs of all children
• Ensure daily records including child and staff attendance and food service records
• Develop and follow schedules to meet activity expectations
• Ensure safety protocols in indoor and outdoor classrooms and activities
• Keep Cluster Leader informed of site visits from regulatory agencies and audit readiness
• Participate in planning for the Early Childhood Education department
• Participate in departmental and agency training sessions
• Other tasks as needed

Skills

Team leadership

Communication skills

Bilingual Spanish

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Initiative

Flexible hours

Staff supervision

Knowledge of DOE policies

Education

Master's in ECE + NYS Certification

MAT Certification preferred

Tools

ProCare software

MS Office (Word/Excel)

Job description

Our client, a non profit organization, is seeking an Early Childhood Director for one of their program sites.

Purpose of Position

Ensure safe operation and educational enrichment of the center, provide a point of welcome and information for parents and support for site staff.

Job Responsibilities

• Ensure best practice in quality education for the preschool community
• Provide a welcoming community for families
• Monitor classrooms to ensure teaching staff are supported in delivery of age-appropriate curriculum
• Support educators in developing lesson plans and individual plans that meet the needs of all children
• Ensure daily record-keeping including child and staff attendance and food service records
• Ensure the schedule is developed and followed to ensure all activity expectations are met as prescribed for a substantial part of the day
• Ensure safety protocols are observed in the indoor and outdoor classrooms and on activities outside the center
• Keep Cluster Leader abreast of site visits from regulatory agencies; have all site records (children, staff, and service) and practices audit ready
• Participate as needed in planning for the Early Childhood Education department
• Participate in departmental and agency training sessions
• Other tasks as needed

Qualifications / Educational Requirements

• Master's degree in early childhood education combined with NYS (New York State) Certification in Early Childhood Education required
• Experience working with ACS/DOE funded Day Care and/or Head Start programs as well as DOE UPK programs
• Minimum of five (5) years of teaching experience in early childhood classrooms
• Two (2) or more years of experience in a ECE supervisory/management role
• MAT Certified preferred

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Ability to work independently and as a team
• Knowledge of Article 47 of Dept of Health
• Ability to supervise, coach and collaborate with staff
• Ability to take initiative in work assignments
• Ability to work flexible hours
• Must be highly organized with an excellent work ethic
• Must be able to determine the appropriate relationship levels with staff and maintain appropriate leadership role
• Must be able to handle working on multiple projects at once
• Prior Knowledge of ACS and HRA (Human Resources Administration) subsidized funding for families preferred
• Knowledge of DOE UPK, Day Care and Early Learn Policies and Procedures
• Must have some knowledge of CACFP (Child and Adult Care Food Program) guidelines
• Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills and ability to multi-task
• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred

Computer Skills

• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.)
• Knowledge of ProCare or willingness to learn
• Knowledge of DOE Interdisciplinary Units of Study and Building Blocks Math Curriculum

Benefits

We offer eligible employees competitive pay and access to a range of benefits and support programs based on assignment type, schedule, length of employment, and eligibility requirements, including medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, short-term disability, 401(k), employee assistance, childcare assistance, discounts, paid holidays, and longevity bonuses. Depending on the benefit, cost may be paid by the Company, the employee, or shared between both.

EEO

We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), marital or familial status, age, physical or mental disability, perceived disability, citizenship status, service in the uniformed services, genetic information, height, weight, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Applications from members of minority groups and women are encouraged.