Position Type/Expected Hours of Work - Full-Time; Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:00pm. Must be flexible to the needs of the program, which may require evenings for various school events or training.
Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree, including or in addition to 12 credits in Early Childhood, Child Development or related field; one year teaching experience in a child care center, family or group family day care home or other early childhood program; one year supervising staff in a child care program. OR Associate’s Degree with 2 years teaching experience and 2 years supervising staff. OR Child Development Associate Credential with 2 years teaching experience and 2 years supervising staff. Those with an Associate’s or CDA will be required to have a plan of study to pursue a Bachelor’s Degree. Requirements are based on OCFS Site Director Requirements.
Work Authorization/Security Clearance - Authorized to work in the United States.
Summary/Objective- In conjunction with the Preschool Administrative Team, direct the planning, development, and execution of preschool programing.
Essential Functions – Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1. Oversee daily operations of all preschool classrooms and wrap around childcare
2. Maintain compliance with New York State Education Department (NYSED) 4410 regulations, Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) child care regulations, Universal Prekindergarten (UPK) requirements and Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP).
3. Supervise teachers, teachers’ aides and administrative support specialists
4. Conduct classroom observations and provide coaching and mentoring
5. Responsible for recruitment, onboarding, orientation and retention of staff
6. Coordinate staff schedules and classroom coverage
7. Maintain documentation of licensing visits, audits and monitoring
8. Ensure required staff training and certifications remain current
9. Support emergency preparedness, evacuation drills and incident reporting
10. Support implementation of curriculum aligned with the NYS Early Learning Standards
11. Monitor lesson planning and child assessments
12. Ensure implementation of Individuated Education Programs (IEPs) in collaboration with the Special Education Coordinator and related service providers
13. Monitor enrollment and classroom capacity
14. Promote inclusive educational practices for children with and without disabilities
15. Support accreditation and quality improvements initiatives
16. Provided leadership in curriculum instructional practices and professional development including design and delivery of training to support staff competency and program effectiveness
Competencies –
- Ethical Conduct
- Time Management
- Organization Skills
- Detail Oriented
- Confidentiality
- Excellent writing skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Working knowledge of computer programs including but not limited to: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Personal Effectiveness/Credibility
- Energetic
Supervisory Responsibility - Supervise teachers, teachers’ aides and administrative support specialists
Travel - Minimal travel is required between counties for various meetings.
Work Environment – The position operates out of the Bright Beginnings Early Learning Center and may require lifting of children, playing with students on the floor or outside. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
Physical Demands - The position operates out of the Bright Beginnings Early Learning Center and may require lifting of children, playing with students on the floor or outside.
Other Duties – This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. I have read and received a copy of the above job description and understand the responsibilities fully. I understand that the preceding job description will be reviewed/updated at least annually; more frequent updates will depend on contract needs.
AAP/EEO Statement – The Arc Jefferson – St. Lawrence has and will continue to provide all employees and applicants’ equal opportunity in the manner provided by law in all aspects of employment regardless of their age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, genetic predisposition, or carrier status, or marital status. These individuals will be recruited, referred for hiring consideration, and employed with regard to the positive and appropriate utilization of their skills and capabilities. Qualified employees will be afforded non-discriminatory consideration for promotion and job advancement, and there will be no discrimination with regard to assignments, rates of pay, promotions, transfers, training, termination, accessibility, working conditions, and benefits.
