Organization Overview
Southeast Bronx Neighborhood Centers Inc. (SEBNC) is a nonprofit 501(c) 3 multi-service agency that has served the Morrisania section of Bronx, New York since 1929. We serve multi-ethnic populations that are rich in diversity and cultural heritages. We offer programs and services for all ages, including infants, school-aged children, young adults and the developmentally disabled.
Position Description and Essential Responsibilities
We are seeking a full-time Educational Director to work in our Family Child Care Network program (FCCN). The Education Director will support and enhance the existing strengths of family child care in birth-4 year programs that promote continuous and responsive relationships, strengthen early learning skills, build resilience and lay the foundation for all future learning.
His/her primary role is to oversee all of FCCN’s educational services for families and affiliated providers; which will include the supervision and mentoring of other educational staff; as well as, support provider coaching, child assessments, authentic assessments and serve special populations. The essential responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Oversee all educational services in affiliated FCCN settings to ensure compliance with Dept. of Education (DOE) and Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS).
- Supervise the work of all FCCN education staff (e.g. Educational Specialist & Family Worker).
- Develop, adapt and provide guidance to affiliated providers on the implementation of evidence-based curriculum for mixed-age group settings that meets the individual needs of all children.
- Create, review and adapt appropriate curriculum supports that foster hands-on develop mentally appropriate and relationship-based interactions with all children.
- Provide strength-based coaching visits to all affiliated provides to ensure adherence curriculum guidelines and implementation.
- Ensure that all affiliated provider home visits are documented in a timely manner and are aligned with the DOE’s Early Childhood Framework for Quality (EFQ).
- Ensure education staff have the knowledge and skills to assist the 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 DOE for all affiliated providers and education staff.
- Provide consistent and timely reflective supervision to education staff to ensure their ability to engage affiliated providers in practice-based coaching using a strength-based approach.
Qualifications and Skills
- MSED degree in early childhood education and a NYS teacher certification with 2-3 years related work experience is required.
- At least 1 year of work experience should be in a managerial capacity, preferably in a team setting.
- Knowledge of New York City childcare and early learning systems, city, state and federal early learning policies; as well as admissions processes.
- Experience working with diverse low income and homeless populations preferred.
- Excellent written & verbal communication skills required with demonstrated ability to relate sensitively to children, parents and staff.
- Excellent listening skills with ability to give, receive feedback.
Physical Abilities
See at normal distance; hear normal conversations & sounds; bend, squat, sit on floor, climb stairs, skip & run. Use hands & fingers to fill out required forms on paper and use computer keyboard & office equipment. Safely lift or assist children weighing up to 40 lbs. as needed.
Other Requirements
Must submit to job-pertinent examinations including tuberculosis test and criminal record background checks after a conditional offer of employment is made. Employment is conditional pending satisfactory results of required tests, etc.
Salary Range & Benefits:
$63k to $70k annually. SEBNC offers a benefits package that includes: paid holidays, PTO (vacation, personal, sick); health, dental & vision and 401(k).
How to Apply
- Email your resume with cover letter to: rfarrar@sebnc.org
- Only candidates being considered for an interview will be contacted.
EOE Statement
SEBNC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
