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Program Director
University Settlement Society of New York
Date Posted: 10/10/2019
Location: Brooklyn, New York
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Description:
Children’s Corner is a culturally and economically diverse preschool located in Brooklyn. The program is seeking a visionary, energetic leader to act as Program Director for our play-based child care program which serves children 2 to 5 years old, including Pre-K for All. We offer a full day, full year program and are proud of our strong partnerships with families and the local community. The program provides a nurturing and stimulating environment that prepares children with academic and social skills needed to succeed in school and life. We are looking for a director who is excited about leading a high quality, culturally responsive preschool that blends public and private funding to ensure a robust and meaningful experience for children, staff and families.
Responsibilities:
The responsibilities of this job fall under three main areas:
Management:
- Lead the daily operations and management of the Program to ensure that all licensing, funding and University Settlement standards and expectations are met
- Supervise and support staff including Education, Clinical and Family Service, Fiscal, Custodial and Culinary Staff to perform their jobs to meet the highest standards of quality
- Conduct outreach, and tours and be the lead on communication with current and prospective families
- Ensure compliance with Head Start Performance Standards on all aspects of family services, community engagement, enrollment and eligibility.
- Communicate with administrative departments such as Fiscal, Human Resources, Technology and Development in order to support the daily and ongoing needs of the Program
Fiscal:
- Manage resources effectively and within budget to ensure that the site operates effectively and efficiently, and is compliant with all federal and state laws and funder requirements
- Manage site finances within approved budget with the assistance and support of the Senior Program Director
- Demonstrate an understanding of the monthly financial reports, identifying trends and discrepancies
- Communicate and clarify the monthly financial reports to assist the board in their oversight of the Center budget
- Follow finance policies and procedures to ensure timely compliance
- Provide contract information to the Finance Department to assist with, and ensure the accuracy of, monthly financial statements
Leadership and Coaching:
- Lead all staff to live the mission of Children’s Corner/University Settlement in their daily work and interactions
- Support staff at all levels to identify areas for growth and to improve their practice and delivery of services
- Use reflective supervision to mirror the respectful, reflective relationships staff have with children and families
- Represent our Children’s Corner/University Settlement in advocacy and policy conversations across New York City and beyond
- Other duties relevant to the program operation as requested by Supervisors
Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Early Childhood or Childhood Education
- Permanent/Professional NYS Teaching Certificate (N-6 or Birth-2nd Grade)
- 3-5 years’ proven success in supervision and management
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- A collaborative attitude and interest in supporting the overall goals of the program and University Settlement
- Previous experience or training on coaching or reflective supervision is desired
Application Instructions:
PLEASE SUBMIT RESUME, COVER LETTER, AND ALL ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS AS A PDF TO APPLY