Education Director
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Description
Position Title
Education Director
Department
Early Childhood Education
Union/NonUnion
NonUnion
Site/Location
Mott Haven Winifred Wheeler
375 East 143rd Street 200 Alexander Ave
Bronx NY 10454 Bronx NY 10454
Mill Brook Childrens Pride
201 Saint Anns Avenue 414 Morris Avenue Bronx NY 10454 Bronx NY 10451
Honorable Eugene Oliver Jr. Education Center
707 Concourse Village West
Bronx NY 10451
FLSAClassification
Exempt
Salary
$87000.00 $90000.00 annually
Reports To
Director of Educational Service
East Side House Settlement (ESH) is a community resource in the South Bronx. We believe education is the key that enables all people to create an economic and civic opportunities for themselves their families and the communities.
East Side Houses Early Childhood programs provide Early Head Start and Head Start services in a safe supportive educational environment for children ages 18 months to 5 years of age. Serving 231 children daily from five locations the comprehensive program is designed to develop the cognitive social emotional and physical skills of children in a safe supportive environment. Children and families receive a broad range of educational nutritional social and preventive health staff foster partnerships with families so that they can support school learning and achievement as well as advocate for their children and themselves. We expect that all staff will work collaboratively and with the community to promote school readiness while creating a safe healthy and protective environment.
Duties include but are not limited to the following key activities:
- The Education Director has additional responsibilities associated with management of single site. Responsibilities include reporting facilities issues health/safety/nutritional services coordination of children with special needs oversight of family services and supervision of teaching family service and kitchen staff.
- The Education Director is responsible for curriculum development and continuity while supervising the educational staff of the agency including teachers assistant teachers parent volunteers college interns senior citizens and incorporating the concepts of early childhood education.
- He/she is also responsible for staff parents conferences and workshops utilizing her skills technique and expertise. The Education Director is expected to enhance the teaching ability of his/her staff while giving the parents greater insight to child development and the learning process as envisioned in the philosophy of Head Start. On a regular basis assign teacher to attend workshops seminars and classes as deemed appropriate and are responsible for evaluating the teaching staff on a monthly basis and an annual basis.
- Reviews and analyzes monthly education enrollment special needs study plan and other reports to assists the needs of the site to ensure compliance of DOH/HSPS.
- Monitors the implementation of staff responsibilities through monthly supervisory meetings site team meetings and the review of education files and ChildPlus.
- Through monthly meetings with class/site committees and specially developed parent groups the Education Director services as a conduit for interaction and involvement of the parents into a positive role in program development as it relates to education.
- The Education Director assists in coordinating the recruitment and screening of new applicants he/she must give careful consideration to seeing that ten percent of the new enrollees are categorized as Special Needs as per Federal Regulations. Ninety percent of the enrollment must fall within the poverty index.
- The Education Director is responsible for coordinating with the Family Services staff in an effort to see that all children are medically screened and appropriate treatment when necessary is obtained. The same applies for vision hearing dental screening and follow up. Through teacher conferences and personal classroom observation the Education Director alongside the guidance of the Director of Educational Services and Mental Health Consultant will make the appropriate referrals in the areas of mental health and other special needs situations.
- The Education Director is responsible for the transition process from each age group (i.e. Early Head Start to Head Start 3 year old classroom to 4 year old classroom and to kindergarten) with the support of the Family Services staff
- Monitors the implementation of curriculum and assessment tools.
- With regard to daily program operations the Education Director in his/her supervisory role sees that each class is adequately staffed. In the absence of a teacher or assistant teacher the Education Director shall select a parent volunteer or paid worker as per agency bylaws to substitute in the class. In the event such a person is not available the Education Director then becomes responsible for assuming the role of the teacher.
- In the absence of the Education Director the certified teacher on site assumes the full responsibility and authority of the Director according to seniority.
- Attends scheduled staff meetings InService Trainings Educational meetings and other meetings requested by supervisor Director or as it relates to education.
- Support community residents parents and program participants active involvement in agency community building efforts as well as complete tasks necessary to move these efforts forward including serving on community building committees as assigned by supervisor.
- Ensures safety as a priority in performing all job responsibilities.
- Ensure that the program meets agency federal state and local compliance regulations.
- Supervise teachers instructional coach cooking staff and family services staff.
- Serves on the Leadership Team and School Readiness Team.
- Develops policy and protocols for educational outcomes of children.
- Additional responsibilities associated with management of a single site. Responsibilities include facilities management health safety nutritional services and coordination of service to children with special needs purchasing and personnel supervision.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Supervisory Responsibility
No
Work Environment
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers phones photocopiers filing cabinets and fax machines.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. This is largely a sedentary role; however some filing is required. This would require the ability to lift files open filing cabinets and bend or stand on a stool as necessary.
Expected Hours of Work
This is a fulltime exempt position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 4:00 p.m. Work days/hours are subject to change based on ESHs program needs.
Remote Work
ESH has determined that up to 0 of this position can be remote due to COVID19. Subject to change as public health conditions evolve.
Travel
Occasional travel is expected for this position.
To Apply
To be considered for a position with East Side House visit our website:
AAP/EEO Statement
ESH encourages people with disabilities minorities veterans and women to and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience
- Baccalaureate degree/accredited college in Early Childhood Development/Education or related field; MA in Education/Early Childhood Education preferred
- 1 year paid Administrative/Supervisory experience
- Approval by Board and Policy Council
- Certified permanent or initial Certification (N6 from NYS Department of Education
Competencies
- Critical thinking using data to modify/change teaching practices/patterns in the classroom
- Imparting program vision to staff
- Communicating effectively with staff and other agencies
- Managing effective teams
- Solving problems/making decisions
Required Clearances
- Department of Investigation Background Check Clearance
- Department of Health Medical Clearance
- NYS Statewide Central Registry Clearance
- NYS Staff Exclusion List Clearance
- COVID VaccineAs a recipient of Federal State and local funds all staff are expected to be fully vaccinated or able to obtain vaccination before their start date
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Unclear
