What are the responsibilities and job description for the SITE EDUCATION DIRECTOR position at Hamilton Madison House?
Education Director, Manhattan
Full Time , In-Person
New York, NY, US
Hamilton-Madison House’s Early Childhood Education Program supports and enhances the existing strengths of family child care through programs that promote continuous and responsive relationships, strengthen early learning skills, build resilience, and lay the foundation for all future learning. Hamilton-Madison House views family childcare as a respected and valued profession within the early care and education system in New York City.
The main priority of the Family Child Care Education Director is to oversee the educational services for families, educators,and affiliated providers
Responsibilities:
Oversee all educational services in affiliated Family Child Care setting to ensure compliance with Head Start, Department of Education and the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS)
Supervises the work of all FCCN education staff
Develop, adapt, and provide guidance to affiliated providers on the implementation of evidence-based curriculum for mixed-age group settings that meet the individual needs of all children, respecting, accepting, and celebrating cultural diversity
Provide strength-based coaching visits to all affiliated providers to ensure adherence to curriculum guidelines and implementation.
Ensure that all affiliated provider home visits are documented in a timely manner and are aligned with the Framework for Quality (EFQ).
Ensure education staff have the knowledge and skills to assist affiliated providers in entering child assessment data in a timely manner and support its use for curriculum and lesson planning.
Coordinate and implement all required professional learning days throughout the year in partnership with the Department of Education for all affiliated providers and education staff.
Support the FCC Network Director in all recruitment, enrollment, payment, and other administrative tasks in support of all affiliated providers.
Qualifications, Skills and Specifications:
Must hold or be working towards NYS teaching credential and Masters Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field
Minimum of 3 years experience working with family child care and/or with infants and toddlers
Proven track record demonstrating Knowledge of best practice in early childhood education and strong time management skills
Willingness and ability to travel within FCC Network catchment area
Compensation: $65,000-$72,000 dependent on experience and education
*Salary based on credentials with DC 37 Local 205
Union Position, with generous benefits
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm, occasional weekend and evening hours
Hamilton-Madison House is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Salary : $65,000 - $72,000