Early Childhood Director - St. Barnabas Elementary School
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Early Childhood Educational Director - St. Barnabas Elementary School Bronx, NYSaint Barnabas Elementary School, a school in the Central Westchester region of the Archdiocese of New York, located in the beautiful Woodlawn/Riverdale section of the Bronx, is seeking a NYS certified Early Childhood educator to serve in the role of Educational Director for our full-day, high-quality pre-K education program serving both 3-year-olds and 4-year-olds in the 2024-2025 school year.The successful candidate will be committed to education, be an excellent promoter of the school, and insist on program excellence. The candidate must be a collaborative decision maker working with the school leadership, faculty, staff, and parents in overseeing the instructional program. An innovative vision of education for the 21st century that includes knowledge of early childhood education and current teaching methodologies is critical to success. The EC Education Director serves as the main liaison with the NYC Division of Early Childhood's Instructional team and is responsible for overseeing all educational aspects of the program in compliance with contractual obligations with NY State and NY City where they apply.Successful candidates must also demonstrate strengths in organizational leadership, data-driven decision-making, interpersonal relationships and communication, effective supervision of instruction and assessment, and leading professional development. A dynamic leader that demonstrates professionalism, leadership skills, and organizational ability is desired for this position.The Early Childhood Education Director must have the ability to relate well with children, parents, teachers, and the community at large, honor the rich traditions of the school, and work collaboratively with the Principal, Regional Superintendent, and the Archdiocesan Office of Early Childhood team to lead the program.Core Competencies: Successful teaching and leadership experience as an early childhood educatorFamiliarity with the Creative Curriculum and Teaching Strategies Gold curriculum and assessmentsKnowledge and understanding of New York State Early Childhood Learning StandardsKnowledge and understanding of the NYC Early Childhood Framework for QualityUnderstanding of and respect for the developmental, cultural, and linguistic diversity that is part of the richness of the metropolitan NYC early childhood landscapeHigh expectations for instruction and social emotional support for all studentsAbility to successfully lead and coach early childhood staff using research-based best practices aligned with the highest rating expectations of ECERS-3 and CLASSCommitment to leading staff in providing rich and meaningful family engagement support and resources so as to promote the extension of learning in the homeCommitment to engaging families as partners in their children's learning experiencesExcellent interpersonal, leadership, verbal, and written communication skills Core Roles/Responsibilities:The Early Childhood Program Director serves as the Instructional Leader for the early childhood program in an ADNY elementary school. In this role he/she: Ensures program compliance with the ADNY and NYCDOE Policies and ProceduresEnsures high quality implementation of the Creative Curriculum ProgramEnsures the implementation of Positive Behavior GuidanceSupervises staff in providing a program that meets the varied needs of the children and families served by the program.Conducts daily walk-throughs, models best practices, and provides formative feedback to staffTrains and coaches teaching staff to meet program standardsUses ECERS-3 and CLASS evaluations to plan for and implement ongoing program supportWorks with school Principal to evaluate staff performanceUses student and program assessment data to work with staff to meet the needs of all studentsAssists other staff members in timely completion of all paperwork relating to the program Qualifications: Master of Education in Early Childhood, Early Childhood Special Education or a related field (REQUIRED)Current New York State Teaching Certification in Early Childhood or Childhood Teaching (REQUIRED)At least 5 years of experience as a teacher with classroom experience including 3 years of experience as a Lead Teacher in an Early Childhood classroomAt least 2 years of program leadership experience preferredExperience working successfully in an inclusive and diverse work environmentWillingness to participate in workshops and other ongoing professional development opportunities related to leading a high-quality early childhood programProficient in the use of technology (social media, Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, ability to learn various educational communication platforms)First Aid and CPR certification preferredBilingual language skills preferred Other: If offered the position, clearance in the NYC PETS system and compliance with all NYC DOH requirements and training will be required.Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package included. Position start date: August/September 2024Job Type: Full-time, 12-month position (Principal is open to discussing a 10-month position - salary would be prorated)Pay: $80,000.00 - $85,000.00 per yearBenefits: Dental insuranceHealth insurancePaid time offVision insurance Schedule: 8 hour shiftAbility to commute/relocate: Bronx, NY 10470: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)Experience: Classroom experience: in Early Childhood setting - 5 years (Preferred)Teaching: 3-5 years (Required)Program leadership: 3 years (Preferred) Work Location: In person#J-18808-Ljbffr