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Site/Ed. Director
La Peninsula Community Organization, Inc.
Date Posted: 06/25/2021
Location: Bronx, New York
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Description:
The Site/Education Director position at La Pen provides oversight and management to the facilities, operation and program at the site location where they are stationed. Responsibilities include:
Responsibilities:
- Ensure site follows and is in compliance with all licensing requirements.
- Manage facility to ensure the health and safety of the school community.
- Maintain and enforce quality standards of Early Childhood Education designed to meet the educational, emotional, physical, and social needs of all children.
- Oversee the on-site and remote learning program for all students.
- Supervise all staff and volunteers assigned to their site.
- Develop and support the professional development needs of their staff.
- In collaboration with Family Service Dept., participate in the recruitment and maintenance of enrollment at their site which includes devising strategies to increase and maintain enrollment throughout the year.
- Collaborate with the Delegate Agency Policy Committee (DAPC) to recruit and interview applicants for open positions at the childcare center.
- Encourage and support the parent’s role as the primary educator of their own children and to engage in parent programming.
- Maintains accurate and updated records on children and staff in a well secured storage area.
- Implement and enforce agency’s established procedures
- Create and maintain a collaborative and motivating environment both on and off site for staff and families.
Qualifications:
- Required: NYS State Certification (Birth to 2nd Grade)
- M.S. Degree from an accredited college in Early Childhood Education (preferred)
- Minimum of 3 yrs. supervisory experience
- Minimum of five years’ experience as a Lad Teacher working with children aged 3- 5 years old
- Knowledge of principles and practices of Administration, Training and Supervision
- Knowledge of DOH Article 47 and associated procedures
- Knowledge of Head Start standards, policies and procedures
Application Instructions:
La Peninsula Community Organization, Inc.
711 Manida St., Bronx, NY 10474
Email: fmclean@lapen.com