RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assist the Center Director in coordinating and supervising the work of the Center staffProvide coaching, supervision and annual performance appraisals to classroom teachersProvide supervision and annual performance appraisals to kitchen, maintenance and all other staffProvide director with monthly coaching report of all classroom staffEnsure timely and high-quality written documentation of classroom activities/planning, including goal setting, curriculum planning, and attendanceEstablish strong working relationships and continuous collaboration with community partners, including other center-based Child Care providersProvide direct services to families as needed, through individual meetings with parents and staffAssist in the development and implementation of ongoing staff training and developmentParticipate in quality improvement activitiesRepresent the Center and SCO at inter-agency meetings, open houses, etc.Liaise with external regulatory bodies as needed, including Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), and NYC Department of Education (DOE).Perform other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:
Master's degree in early childhood educationMust possess New York State Teacher Certification N-6 or B-2Demonstrated experience in a classroom setting, preferably providing services to children up to five years of ageLeadership experience in multi-cultural environments serving vulnerable or underserved populationsProficiency in multiple software applications, including most Microsoft Office productsCommitment to the mission and programs of SCO Family of ServicesExcellent interpersonal and communications skills, both oral and writtenDiligent; Strong time management skills
BEST PRACTICE RQUIREMENTS:
Be team playersHave a strong sensitivity to cultural and socioeconomic characteristics present among staff and clients within our organizationPossess a strong belief in people's ability to grow and change; forge a mutually respectful partnership with persons served and their familiesAbility to set limits and maintain helping role of practitioner and to intervene appropriately.Follows employee screening requirements and uses screening instruments to screen for abuse riskProvides employees with on-going coaching, supervision and training related to abuse riskProvides employees with regular feedback regarding their boundaries with clients and each otherRequires employees to adhere to policies and procedures related to abuse riskResponds quickly to policy and procedure violations using the organizations progressive disciplinary proceduresResponds seriously and confidently to reports of suspicious and inappropriate behaviorsFollows mandated reporting requirementsCommunicates to all employees the organization's commitment to protect their clients from abuseReports essential abuse risk management information to the director
Salary - $72,000-$75,000