Site/Education Director Job at La Peninsula Head Start, Bronx, NY

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  • La Peninsula Head Start
  • Bronx, NY

Job Description

La Peninsula is a community-based, high-quality early childhood organization in the South Bronx. Our mission is to provide quality, comprehensive services to children and families, so they can successfully navigate life's challenges and opportunities.

Job Summary

The Site/Education Director is responsible for the center's day-to-day operation. S/he oversees the facility and education component and works on a collaborative management team to ensure their site is aligned with the Agency's overall mission. The Site/Education Director's duties include and are not limited to the following: 

Responsibilities

Ensure the site follows all licensing requirements.

➢ Manage the facility to ensure the health and safety of the school community.

➢ Maintain and enforce quality standards of Early Childhood Education designed to meet all children's educational, emotional, physical, and social needs.

➢ Oversee the on-site and remote learning program for all students.

➢ Supervise all staff and volunteers assigned to their site.

➢ Develop and support the professional development needs of their staff.

➢ In collaboration with the Family Service Dept., participate in the recruitment and maintenance of enrollment at their site, which includes devising strategies to increase and maintain enrollment throughout the year.

➢ Collaborate with the Delegate Agency Policy Committee (DAPC) to recruit and interview applicants for open positions at the childcare center.

➢ Encourage and support the parents' role as the primary educator of their children and engage in parent programming.

➢ Maintains accurate and updated records on children and staff in a well-secured storage area.

➢ Implement and enforce the Agency's established procedures

➢ Create and maintain a collaborative and motivating environment for staff and families on and off-site. 

Qualifications

· NYS State Certification (Birth to 2nd Grade)

· M.A. or M.S. Degree from an accredited college in Early Childhood Education

· Minimum of 3 years supervisory experience preferred

· Minimum of five years of experience as a Lead Teacher working with children aged 3- 5 years old

· Bilingual preferred: (Spanish, French, Arabic)

· Knowledge of principles and practices of Administration, Training, and Supervision

· Knowledge of DOH Article 47 rules and regulations

· Knowledge of Head Start Performance Standards

· Must be COVID-19 vaccinated

Job Tags

Remote job,

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