Educaton Director

JOB DESCRIPTION : EDUCATION DIRECTOR

POSITION / JOB TITLE : Education Director

STATUS : Full Time / Exempt

SALARY : 95,000

REPORTS TO : EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR / HS PROGRAM DIRECTOR SALARY RANGE : $89,000-

SUPERVISES : Education Site Managers; Coaches

JOB SUMMARY :

The Education Director is responsible for the early childhood education functions of the organization. The position sets the educational approach of the program and ensures implementation of the selected evidenced-based curriculum to fidelity, as well as effective implementation of a system for ongoing child assessment designed to promote childrens development and learning. The position works with the HS Management Team to establish School Readiness Goals and monitors and supports progress towards goals to ensure the programs effectiveness in achieving its School Readiness Goals. The position ensures the early childhood learning services are supported by staff / consultants with training and experience in areas that include the theories and principles of child growth and development, early childhood education and family support. The Education Director ensures compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations, including the Head start Program Performance Standards, the Head Start Act, the NYC Department of Health, and NYC Department of Education regulations, as well as all BSECDC policies and procedures.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Provide leadership, support, and supervision to Education Site Managers (ESM) and Coaches;
• Collaborate with the ESMs and HS Management Team to develop the policies, procedures, and written plans for educational services;

Monitor compliance with work plans, Head Start Program Performance Standards, and other regulations; develop ongoing monitoring plan for continuous improvement and evaluation.

Participate in professional development opportunities, including trainings, workshops, and

Display professionalism, mutual respect, and integrity towards other BSECDC staff members,

Ensure complete, accurate, and timely completion of all required record-keeping, data collection

and analysis, documentation, and paperwork, including child files and reports to the Director, the

Administration for Childrens Services, the NYC Department of Education and other parties as

In collaboration with the Management Team, use information from ongoing monitoring and the

annual self-assessment to identify program needs and develop and implement plans for program

Follow all applicable BSECDC policies and procedures, including the Standards of Conduct to

safeguard children from abuse, neglect, or exploitation while in the care of the Center.

Implement fully all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations as cited in the

Head Start Performance Standards, the Head Start Act, IDEA, IFSP, FERPA, ACYFIM, Department of

Education and the NYC Department of Health and Mental Health Licensing Code, Article 47 NAEYC.

Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE :

Masters in Early Childhood Education with State Certification

A minimum of two-years of supervisory experience

A minimum of two-years of experience in the classroom as teacher of a group of

preschoolers.

Certified Pre-K Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS) Observer, preferred

Education affiliations a plus

COMPETENCIES

Excellent communication, verbal, reading and writing skills, and cultural competency

Ability to administer screenings, assessments

Ability to assess the classroom environment using formal and informal observations, including

the Early Childhood Environmental Rating Scale (ECERS)

Ability to assess teacher / child interactions using the CLASS

Ability to communicate effectively with parents, staff and colleagues

Ability to establish positive relationships with staff

Ability to display through interactions with families, staff and colleagues universal values of

tolerance, mutual respect, and compassion

Must maintain on files an updated medical report with complete immunizations. Medical report must ascertain that individual is physically fit to work with young children and participates fully in any physical activities required by the program curriculum and the position.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

Must maintain on files an updated medical report with complete immunizations. Medical report must ascertain that individual is physically fit to work with young children and participates fully in any physical activities required by the program curriculum and the position.