Director of FirstStepNYC

SCO is looking for a well- qualified Director of First Step NYC

MINIMUM RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee the start-up and manage the overall program operations of the flagship FirstStepNYCCenter and the Leadership Institute. Supervise Associate Directors for Center and Leadership Institute
• Work with Chief Program Officer to develop and maintain fundraising plan
• Represent SCO, the FirstStepNYCCenter and the Leadership Institute to government agencies, private funding sources and community stakeholders
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with PS 41 Principal, the Brownsville Partnership, and other key stakeholders in the community
• Develop communication strategy to promote a positive image of programs in the community. Effectively convey at a national level to policy makers and general public the importance of quality birth to five services for at risk children
• Develop and monitor budgets in partnership with Associate Directors
• Prepare and submit reports to governing bodies and funding agencies
• Lead team to ensure that developmentally appropriate practices and curricula are implemented
• Ensure compliance with Head Start Performance Standards, NAECY program standards, State of NY and City of NY licensing standards
• Maintain and refine a system of reflective supervision and performance evaluation in support of relationship-based work
• Ensure effective monitoring and assessment of program services to promote staff development, teamwork and quality services to families
• Coordinate with local evaluation partners and national evaluators
• Serve as a member of SCO's Executive and Administrative Councils. Interact with members of the SCO Board of Directors as necessary
• Perform other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's Degree or higher in early childhood education or an early childhood related field
• Extensive early childhood program and/or policy experience. Knowledge of principles and practices of early childhood education and family involvement
• Experience with program development and maintenance and experience with staff training, management and evaluation
• Experience with fundraising
• Experience with fiscal planning and budget management
• Ability to lead an interdisciplinary team of professionals
• Ability to utilize and provide reflective supervision
• Ability to communicate in a manner that demonstrates and fosters cooperation, respect, concern and openness to change
• Ability to meet deadlines, stay well organized and work under pressure. Ability to prioritize
• Leadership experience in multi-cultural environments serving vulnerable or underserved populations
• Proficiency in multiple software applications, including most Microsoft Office products.
• Commitment to the mission and programs of SCO Family of Services
• Possess a strong belief in people's ability to grow and change; forge a mutually respectful partnership with persons served and their families
• Team player

SCO is looking for a well- qualified Director of First Step NYC

MINIMUM RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee the start-up and manage the overall program operations of the flagship FirstStepNYCCenter and the Leadership Institute. Supervise Associate Directors for Center and Leadership Institute
• Work with Chief Program Officer to develop and maintain fundraising plan
• Represent SCO, the FirstStepNYCCenter and the Leadership Institute to government agencies, private funding sources and community stakeholders
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with PS 41 Principal, the Brownsville Partnership, and other key stakeholders in the community
• Develop communication strategy to promote a positive image of programs in the community. Effectively convey at a national level to policy makers and general public the importance of quality birth to five services for at risk children
• Develop and monitor budgets in partnership with Associate Directors
• Prepare and submit reports to governing bodies and funding agencies
• Lead team to ensure that developmentally appropriate practices and curricula are implemented
• Ensure compliance with Head Start Performance Standards, NAECY program standards, State of NY and City of NY licensing standards
• Maintain and refine a system of reflective supervision and performance evaluation in support of relationship-based work
• Ensure effective monitoring and assessment of program services to promote staff development, teamwork and quality services to families
• Coordinate with local evaluation partners and national evaluators
• Serve as a member of SCO's Executive and Administrative Councils. Interact with members of the SCO Board of Directors as necessary
• Perform other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's Degree or higher in early childhood education or an early childhood related field
• Extensive early childhood program and/or policy experience. Knowledge of principles and practices of early childhood education and family involvement
• Experience with program development and maintenance and experience with staff training, management and evaluation
• Experience with fundraising
• Experience with fiscal planning and budget management
• Ability to lead an interdisciplinary team of professionals
• Ability to utilize and provide reflective supervision
• Ability to communicate in a manner that demonstrates and fosters cooperation, respect, concern and openness to change
• Ability to meet deadlines, stay well organized and work under pressure. Ability to prioritize
• Leadership experience in multi-cultural environments serving vulnerable or underserved populations
• Proficiency in multiple software applications, including most Microsoft Office products.
• Commitment to the mission and programs of SCO Family of Services
• Possess a strong belief in people's ability to grow and change; forge a mutually respectful partnership with persons served and their families
• Team player

SCO FAMILY OF SERVICES is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V