About the Role
In conjunction with the Preschool Administrative Team, direct the planning, development, and execution of preschool programming.
Responsibilities
- Oversee daily operations of all preschool classrooms and wrap around childcare.
- 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).
- Supervise teachers, teachers’ aides and administrative support specialists.
- Conduct classroom observations and provide coaching and mentoring.
- Responsible for recruitment, onboarding, orientation and retention of staff.
- Coordinate staff schedules and classroom coverage.
- Maintain documentation of licensing visits, audits and monitoring.
- Ensure required staff training and certifications remain current.
- Support emergency preparedness, evacuation drills and incident reporting.
- Support implementation of curriculum aligned with the NYS Early Learning Standards.
- Monitor lesson planning and child assessments.
- Ensure implementation of Individuated Education Programs (IEPs) in collaboration with the Special Education Coordinator and related service providers.
- Monitor enrollment and classroom capacity.
- Promote inclusive educational practices for children with and without disabilities.
- Support accreditation and quality improvements initiatives.
- Provided leadership in curriculum instructional practices and professional development including design and delivery of training to support staff competency and program effectiveness.
Requirements
- 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.
- Associate’s Degree with 2 years teaching experience and 2 years supervising staff.
- 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.
- Authorized to work in the United States.
Skills
- 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
Location
- Bright Beginnings Early Learning Center
Work Type
- Full-Time
- Onsite
Experience Level
- 1 year teaching experience
- 1 year supervising staff
- 2 years teaching experience
- 2 years supervising staff
Education Level
- Bachelor’s degree
- Associate’s Degree
- Child Development Associate Credential
About the Company
- 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.
Equal Opportunity
- 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.
