Program Director

Description:

Children’s Corner is a culturally and economically diverse preschool located in Brooklyn. The program is seeking a visionary, energetic leader to act as Program Director for our play-based child care program which serves children 2 to 5 years old, including Pre-K for All. We offer a full day, full year program and are proud of our strong partnerships with families and the local community. The program provides a nurturing and stimulating environment that prepares children with academic and social skills needed to succeed in school and life. We are looking for a director who is excited about leading a high quality, culturally responsive preschool that blends public and private funding to ensure a robust and meaningful experience for children, staff and families.

Responsibilities:

The responsibilities of this job fall under three main areas:

Management:

• Lead the daily operations and management of the Program to ensure that all licensing, funding and University Settlement standards and expectations are met
• Supervise and support staff including Education, Clinical and Family Service, Fiscal, Custodial and Culinary Staff to perform their jobs to meet the highest standards of quality
• Conduct outreach, and tours and be the lead on communication with current and prospective families
• Ensure compliance with Head Start Performance Standards on all aspects of family services, community engagement, enrollment and eligibility.
• Communicate with administrative departments such as Fiscal, Human Resources, Technology and Development in order to support the daily and ongoing needs of the Program

Fiscal:

• Manage resources effectively and within budget to ensure that the site operates effectively and efficiently, and is compliant with all federal and state laws and funder requirements
• Manage site finances within approved budget with the assistance and support of the Senior Program Director 
• Demonstrate an understanding of the monthly financial reports, identifying trends and discrepancies
• Communicate and clarify the monthly financial reports to assist the board in their oversight of the Center budget
• Follow finance policies and procedures to ensure timely compliance
• Provide contract information to the Finance Department to assist with, and ensure the accuracy of, monthly financial statements

Leadership and Coaching:

• Lead all staff to live the mission of Children’s Corner/University Settlement in their daily work and interactions 
• Support staff at all levels to identify areas for growth and to improve their practice and delivery of services
• Use reflective supervision to mirror the respectful, reflective relationships staff have with children and families
• Represent our Children’s Corner/University Settlement in advocacy and policy conversations across New York City and beyond
• Other duties relevant to the program operation as requested by Supervisors

Qualifications: