Educational Director

Company: HELP USA
Location: Bronx
Posted on: September 23, 2022

Job Description:

What You'll Do

Do you have a passion for early childhood learning and a commitment to providing high-quality childcare and education to families of all income levels? If so, you could be a great Educational Director for HELP USA's program serving toddlers through children aged 5. You'll be responsible for the overall structure, systems, procedures, and programmatic aspects necessary to facilitate a quality program that meets high standards of excellence daily. Working closely with program staff and parents, you'll foster a nurturing and engaging atmosphere that reflects respect and compassion and is supportive of and accessible to all children, families, and staff.

You're Responsibilities Will Include:

• Overseeing all aspects of the program, including coordinating program outreach, referral, and screening processes as well as providing direction to teachers in all matters of curriculum, activities, and techniques used in the program.
• Providing supervision, training, and evaluation of all program staff, conducting classroom observations, and strategizing with staff to ensure a positive learning environment for all children.
• Being accessible to parents, children, and staff daily as the representative of the Early Childhood Program, providing the highest level of customer service to all children and families.
• Coordinating with Early Intervention Specialists and families, making referrals for additional services as needed.
• Ensuring compliance with all requirements of regulatory agencies as well as program funders, including maintaining accurate records and documentation for all children and staff.
• Monitoring the program budget, including purchasing of supplies, equipment, and materials.
  What You Bring
  
  • Master's Degree in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, or a similar/related field.
  • NY State Teacher Certification in Early Childhood Education or Childhood Education.
  • All courses required under Health Code Article 47.13 c 1 and 2.
  • Teaching experience at the infant, toddler, and/or preschool levels.
  • Computer literacy, particularly with Microsoft Office applications.
    We Have GREAT BENEFITS!
    
    • Health insurance through Cigna, including dental and vision, with an option that covers entire family with NO employee contribution
    • Generous Paid Time Off!
    • 401k with Company contribution even if employee doesn't contribute
    • Tuition Reimbursement and Educational Achievement Awards for employees completing educational & certification milestones
    • And More!
      Who We Are
      
      At HELP USA, we work to ensure that everyone has a place to call home. We're one of the nation's largest homeless services providers and low-income housing developers serving at-risk populations including families, individuals, veterans, survivors of domestic violence, people with physical and mental health challenges and disabilities, and seniors. With an annual operating budget approaching $150 million and 1400 employees working in nearly 60 programs, we have helped over 500,000 people facing homelessness and poverty to build better lives. We hope that you will consider joining our team in the fight against homelessness.
      
      EOE. A Drug Free Workplace.

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