Education Director: Lead Early Childhood Programs & Teams

SCO Family of Service; New York (NY); On-site; USD 72,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

SCO Family of Services in New York seeks a Center Administrator to oversee daily operations, supervise staff, and support program quality.

The role includes coaching, annual evaluations for classroom, kitchen, maintenance staff, and maintaining thorough documentation. You will liaise with DOHMH and NYC DOE and collaborate with community partners to promote child and family services.

Salary is $72,000–$75,000 with equal opportunity employment and a commitment to safeguarding clients.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in early childhood education.
• Must possess New York State Teacher Certification N-6 or B-2.
• Demonstrated classroom experience, preferably with children up to five years old.
• Leadership experience in multi-cultural environments serving vulnerable populations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.
• Commitment to SCO Family of Services mission.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Center Director in coordinating and supervising the work of the Center staff.
• Provide coaching, supervision and annual performance appraisals to classroom teachers.
• Provide supervision and annual performance appraisals to kitchen, maintenance and all other staff.
• Provide monthly coaching reports to the director detailing classroom staff performance.
• Ensure timely and high-quality written documentation of classroom activities, planning, goal setting, curriculum planning, and attendance.
• Establish strong relationships with community partners and other center-based Child Care providers.
• Provide direct services to families through meetings with parents and staff.
• Participate in ongoing staff training and development and quality improvement activities.
• Represent the Center and SCO at inter-agency meetings and with regulatory bodies like DOHMH and NYC DOE.

Education

Master's degree in early childhood education

New York State Teacher Certification N-6 or B-2

Leadership experience in multi-cultural environments

Excellent interpersonal and communications skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

SCO Family of Services in New York seeks a Center Administrator to oversee daily operations, supervise staff, and support program quality.

The role includes coaching, annual evaluations for classroom, kitchen, maintenance staff, and maintaining thorough documentation. You will liaise with DOHMH and NYC DOE and collaborate with community partners to promote child and family services.

Salary is $72,000–$75,000 with equal opportunity employment and a commitment to safeguarding clients.