On-Site Director

Description:

Reporting to the Faculty Co-Directors, the On-site Director will oversee the daily operations of the Center including curriculum development, personnel management and administrative responsibilities. The center serves four (4) key functions: as a child care and early childhood education service to the TC/Columbia community, as pre-service teacher preparation, as site for early childhood research, and as a hub for community outreach.  We seek a Director with a vested interest in supporting these functions through their leadership.

Responsibilities:

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities

Administrative & Budgeting

• Manage all hiring, scheduling, supervision, professional development, etc. of approximately 30 employees, comprising of lead teachers, PT assistant teachers, students and part time office staff
• Oversee and manage the annual budget for the center, with support from office staff
• Ensure the daily operation of the center meets all DOHMH and Teachers College required guidelines by working with various college offices (Facilities, Environmental Safety, Purchasing, etc.)
• Provides classroom coverage, as needed, to ensure required DOHMH ratios are met
• Follow mandated reporting requirements
• Communicate with regulatory agencies in a prompt, proactive, positive and professional manner
• Manage the purchasing and maintenance of inventory
• Secure and maintain all necessary health/emergency records
• Responsible for accident/incident reporting
• Lead compliance with licensing and accreditation standards, health and safety protocols, company policies, and new employee orientation

Curriculum Development

• Develop and implement plans, policies, and procedures that are in compliance with all DOH guidelines
• Supervise (scheduling, support as needed in classroom) student teachers and practicum students (approximately 8-10 per semester)
• Oversee and manage research operations at the center (with faculty co-directors)
• Serve as a thought leader and action researcher in early childhood education, and guides the development of curricular, pedagogical, and administrative practices
• Utilize proven observation and evaluation tools to ensure RGC remains a leader in providing high quality early care and education
  Staff Supervisor, Coaching and Development
• Provide ongoing training, coaching, development, and evaluation in regard to staff performance
• Create a learning culture that recruits and retains high-quality teaching staff in all classrooms
• Create community by spearheading all parent communication and establish strong relationships with both the children and parents
• Provide oversight of the execution and implementation of the curriculum in conjunction with with faculty co-directors
• Understand technology use in classrooms, remote learning, and communications with families
• Collaboration
• Represent and advocate for the Center within, and outside of, the Teachers College institution
• Liaise with various college wide departments for support/teacher professional development/parent workshops (with faculty co-directors)
• Collaborate closely with faculty co-directors on curriculum, professional development, and community outreach
• Communicate and liaison with interested, new, and continuing families (oversees admissions and exmissions; parent workshops, school events, etc.)
• Be accessible to parents, children, and staff daily as the representative of the Rita Gold Center, providing the highest level of customer service and support to all children and families

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications: