Grand St. Settlement was founded in 1916 by Rose Gruening to support families of immigrants arriving in New York City looking for housing, jobs, and in search of the American dream. Grand Street serves over 18,500 New Yorkers throughout the city through vital early childhood, youth, and older adult programs infused with impactful benefits assistance, casework, and a vast network of partners. Grand Street is a leader in advocacy, working alongside government partners to ensure that our neighbors’ voices are heard. The landscape and needs of New York City are constantly changing and Grand St. Settlement’s agile staff are experts at addressing those needs head-on.

Grand St. Settlement:   Bronx Center Director

                                    $87,000 - $93,000

                                    Full time In-Person, Monday through Friday

Planning

·       Oversee staff schedules, and leave to ensure effective program coverage

Program Implementation

·       Approve and oversee daily lesson plans, individualized goals for each child

·       Ensure implementation, incorporation of early childhood development, Developmental Continuum, close child observation, anecdotal record-keeping

·       Maintain 97% enrollment with Family Services, approving eligibility under ERSEA

·       Help teaching staff develop systems to engage parents in child observation

·       Lead team meetings, participate in case conferences to coordinate services

·       Maintain confidential filing, documentation systems for the service area

Ongoing Monitoring

·       Ensure compliance with Head Start education standards

·       Assessment, programs, policy reviews

·       Monitor classrooms using reliable observation tools, report findings

Human Resources Supervision

·       Provide ongoing feedback with staff development plans and Head Start standards

·       Manage staff coaching, site hiring in collaboration with program leads

Facilities

·       Ensure facilities and materials are safe, age-appropriate in compliance with regulations

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

·       Clearance through DOI and DOE fingerprint screening, NYS Central Registry, Sex Offender Registry clearance; 3 reference checks; physical examination with updated TB test, varicella, Tdap, MMR (fees may apply)

·       Obtain Mandated Reporter training certificate (every 2 years) comply with agency’s policy and procedure regarding identification, reporting of child abuse and neglect

·       Obtain First Aid/CPR and Preventive Infectious Diseases certificate within first year of employment

·       Meet employee health requirements in Article 47 (DOHMH) and Head Start Performance Standards

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS REQUIREMENTS

·       Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field

·       Current New York State Birth-Grade 2 certification

·       Excellent oral and written skills. Computer literacy in Microsoft Word, Excel

·       Strong background in management of early childhood professionals, program design

·       Proven commitment to working with diverse communities

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER (EOE)

BENEFITS

Health, vision, dental, life insurance, 401(k) plan, generous paid PTO

APPLY

Email cover letter and résumé to katherinewdefoyd@gmail.com