Assistant Director of Education and Child Development

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and supervise the work of the staff in developing and maintaining a high quality child development program.
• Oversees the supervision of services for children with special needs.
• Assist in the development and implementation of staff development training and supervision.
• Supervise all classrooms to ensure compliance with Head Start Performance Standards, CACFP, and NYCDOHMH regulations.
• Collaborate with program consultants, community partners, and vendor to ensure timely service delivery
• Provide individual and group supervision to classroom group teachers and family support staff
• Develop and supervise the implementation of the Creative Curriculum in the group classroom setting.
• Provide or coordinate infant/toddler development training and guidance to staff and families
• Analyze outcomes from program assessment, classroom assessment, developmental assessments for children and provide written reports to staff with anticipatory guidance and follow-up plan
• Assist staff in identifying family needs and child developmental status
• Assist staff in developing an individualized child and family goal plan that will enhance the development of the child and promote a positive relationship between parent and child
• Assist staff in assessing parent-child relationship and provide appropriate guidance acknowledging family and cultural influences.
• Maintain all necessary documentation in accordance with requirements from all regulating agencies
• Assist in program data collection, program evaluation, and community assessment
• Participate in professional development and trainings
• Other duties as requested by supervisor to fulfill job responsibilities.

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