Job Title: Senior Director, Early Childhood

Division - Department: Early Childhood at Manny Cantor Center

Job Classification (FLSA): Non-Union, Full time, Exempt

Start Date: May, 2023

Supervisor: Executive Director, MCC

Educational Alliance brings together and partners with diverse communities in Lower Manhattan, offering individuals and families high-quality, multi-generational programs and services that enhance their well-being and socioeconomic opportunities. We are a place where everyone is welcome and where progress is powered one relationship at a time. We are proud of our legacy as a Jewish organization and we provide high-quality, transformational services and programs to all New Yorkers through our network of community centers on Manhattan’s Lower East Side and East Village. As we have for 130 years, we offer best-in-class programming–now across 15 sites—focusing on a mix of education, health and wellness, arts and culture, and civic engagement.

Early Childhood at Manny Cantor Center is an inspired, responsive, diverse, progressive preschool serving children 6 months – UPK. Our school was built on the principles that all children are competent, capable, and curious; all families have something to contribute; and we are stronger together. Our pioneering blended-funding model incorporates Head Start, Early Head Start, Universal Pre-K, and tuition funding to serve all families on the Lower East Side and beyond. Believing that our diversity is our greatest strength, we are one of the only programs of its kind in the country.

Inspired by the schools of Reggio Emilia, our classrooms are joyful and nurturing learning environments that foster inquiry, exploration, and reflection. With the support and supervision of our Associate Directors of Education, our teachers work collaboratively with children to co-construct a curriculum that draws inspiration from children’s interests and the world around us.

The Role:

The Senior Director leads all operational, philosophical, fiscal, and programmatic decision making for Early Childhood programming at Manny Cantor Center. He/she/they serves as a thought leader and action researcher in the domain of early childhood education, and guides the development of curricular, pedagogical, and administrative practices of the School. To submit your resume and cover letter and learn more about leading MCC's Preschool, click "Apply." Only applicants with complete cover letters and resumes submitted will be considered.

SCOPE OF INFLUENCE

· Overseeing the curriculum, pedagogy, and operating policies of the Schoolat large

· Researching, implementing, and presenting evidence-based, Reggio
Emelia/Emergent approaches to early childhood education, including assessment implementation

· Overseeing the hiring, evaluation, and termination, as necessary, of all employees of the School

· Overseeing external operations of the School, including but not limited to,

admissions and recruitment, marketing, enrichment opportunities, and relations with constituents

· Overseeing allfinancial operations of the School, managing multiple revenue streams and government contracts

· Overseeing of the disciplinary program of the School, including serving as final decision-maker for disciplinary action related to any student or employee

· Working with a Researchand Evaluation team to collect and analyze student data and instructional outcomes, and using relevant learnings to inform decisions for the School

· Such other responsibilities as necessary to fulfill the duties enumerated above and as directed by the Executive Director of the Manny Cantor Center

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

Program Culture

· Create an open atmosphere where teachers develop through practice, conduct regular self-assessment, and seek to learn and grow in a safe environment

· Nurture a culture of curiosity and learning

· Collaborate with department leadership and other key colleagues to create meaningful opportunities for family engagement

· Research and follow leaders in the Reggio Emelia and Emergent Curriculum space, identifying best practices and adopting/adapting at MCC

Talent Strategy and Professional Development

· Create a learning culture that recruits and retains high-quality teaching staff in all classrooms

· Support supervisory staff with Professional Development, responding to the specific needs of individual staff members and classrooms

· Assist Education Directors with planning for individual professional development identified as challenges during annual evaluations and through quarterly employee follow-up meetings

· Lead the program’s efforts to recruit and retain a diverse staff, reflective of community demographics

· Directly supervise the School’s senior leadership, providing support, mentorship, and regular feedback

Other

· Build and maintain relationships with department heads, external partners, and vendors to make decisions regarding operational activity and strategic goals

· Collaborate with MCC Executive Director and EA’s Development team for fundraising efforts

· Collaborate with the finance team to ensure long-term sustainability of early childhood programming

· Attend staff meetings, professional development, program enrichment and other events as assigned (sometimes outside of work hours)

· Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Required Knowledge

· Master’s Degree (in ECE or related field) required, & valid NYS Teaching Certification in Birth-2nd Grade

· 5+ years teaching experience and at least two years of supervisory experience

· Strong leadership and management skills as well as innovative training strategies to engage and meet the learning needs of adult learners.

· The candidate must have the ability to objectively evaluate teachers’ performance, and based on the assessment of the staff, work to develop individual professional development plans.

· Willingness to take ongoing training and certification course work to remain current in theory, methodology and best practice in early childhood education

· Strong knowledge of the Head Start Performance Standards

· Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and manage multiple priorities and projects effectively

· Demonstrated ability to handle stressful situations in a professional, courteous and friendly manner

· Excellent interpersonal, organizational, verbal and written communication skills

· Experience managing budgets, purchasing, contract compliance and data collection and management

· Knowledge of MS Office, excel, and adaptability to government and agency databases

· Knowledge of CBO/school partnerships

· Bilingual in Spanish, one or more Chinese dialects, etc. is a PLUS

Benefits:

· Generous PTO Policy

· Competitive Salary

· Medical & Dental Insurance

· Pension Plan

· 403b Retirement Plans

· Discount Perks for Movies, Broadway Shows, and Amusement Parks, Etc.

· Free Gym Membership to our Manny Cantor Center Gym & 14TH ST Y Gym

· Discounts to programs at Educational Alliance

Limitations and Disclaimer

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the position

COVID Vaccination Policy

Educational Alliance mandates that all staffers be fully vaccinated in an effort to protect the health and safety of both our staff and our visitors. New employees must be fully vaccinated before their start date and will be required to show proof of vaccination by showing their physical vaccination card or using the Excelsior Pass or other government-sanctioned vaccine app. All vaccine-related information will be kept private under HIPAA regulations by EA and its employees.

If employees have a qualifying medical exemption or sincerely held religious belief that prevents them from getting that vaccine, they should request a Reasonable Accommodation Form from the Human Resources department, which will be reviewed by the Chief People and Equity Officer as well as HR representatives. Employees may be required to substantiate their request for exemption with the appropriate documentation. Staff will not be subject to discrimination or retaliation based on their vaccination status.

EEO Info

Educational Alliance is committed to workplace diversity and inclusion. We are equal opportunity employers and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity and expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status,

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $140,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• New York, NY 10002: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Master's (Required)

Experience:

• Teaching: 5 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• NYS Teaching Certification Birth-2nd Grade (Required)

Work Location: One location

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