Director of Early Childhood Education Services

Hudson Guild is seeking our newest addition to the Early Childhood Education Department to lead a multisite team serving 200 students! The Director of Early Childhood Services will lead the development of policy that will enable Hudson Guild to deliver accessible, high quality, and equitable early childhood education. We are looking for a leader who will cultivate and maintain a safe and enjoyable culture while facing post pandemic challenges.

POSITION OVERVIEW: Reporting to the Deputy Executive Director, the Director of Early Childhood Education Services is responsible for the overall design, management, supervision and evaluation of the Early Childhood Department. This position will work collaboratively to lead and nurture members of the staff, and communicate effectively with parents, members of the community, and colleagues in other districts and schools.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field
• Knowledge of NYC Department of Education (DOE), DOE Birth to 5, 3K for all and Head Start
• Experience in program planning, administration, developing training, monitoring and evaluation
• Experience in developing and managing budgets

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in a community based organization

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Hire, train, supervise and evaluate staff across multiple sites
• Provide direct oversight of all ECE services programs (FCE, Health/Disability, and Administration)
• Implement monitoring plans ensuring documentation standards are consistently met in accordance with NYCDOE, NYCDOH and Head Start policies and standards
• Monitor and manage program recruitment & enrollment
• Manage the Department budget, to ensure fiscally responsible spending by analyzing and maximizing funding to create a fiscally viable education system
• Collaborate with Evaluation & Quality dept. to analyze program data to ensure needs of children, families and the community are being met
• Assist with the review of program practices and update program plans, policies and procedures
• Oversee all parent committees and councils ensuring family needs are met
• Promote cultural competency initiatives and ensure programming is responsive to ethnic and cultural diversity of existing and prospective participants
• Ensure appropriate and accurate tracking, monitoring, evaluation and documentation of services is maintained and in compliance with agency and regulatory guidelines and standards
• Develop and implement staff meetings and trainings such as in-service trainings
• Maintain ongoing communication regarding childcare & early education policy and service delivery
• Represent program and agency at various meetings; maintaining active participation and positive community relations
• Collaborate internal Hudson Guild departments to identify measurable targets and goals for your program, and ensure processes are in place to collect and submit data in a timely manner to meet funder and organizational requirements
• Be accountable and hold staff accountable for implementing programs with fidelity, utilizing evidence-based practices whenever possible
• Engage in ongoing Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) to evaluate program data, determine strengths and areas for improvement and execute action steps to make improvements
• Collaborate with, assist in and do outreach at all Community Building activities to build and maintain external and internal partnerships that can benefit both participants and community members
• Responsible for ongoing communication and follow-up with community partners
• Perform other related duties as assigned

WORKING CONDITIONS: Typical office environment that requires frequent sitting, standing, walking, talking, hearing & reaching. Occasional standing, stooping, crouching, and kneeling. As well as the ability to travel to multiple locations within the five boroughs as needed.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Ability to read printed materials and computer screens. Able to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, & other office equipment.

As a full time employee at Hudson Guild, you will be eligible for:

• 24 Vacation Days
• 1 Floating Holiday
• 12 Sick Days
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 403b Plan

Hudson Guild is an Equal Opportunity Employer.