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Job Description The After School Staff member will provide a supportive function for one of our Bronx After School programs in the role of either an • Assistant Group Leader or, • Group Leader Reports to: Program Director (After Schools) Location: One of our Various Bronx Sites Hours: Up to 18 Hours/Week; Non Exempt Schedule: Monday - Friday, 2pm - 6:00pm Salary: $16.50/hr - 18.50/hr Major Duties: 1. Assistant Group Leader • Assist the Group Leader with activities, including sports, movement, and recreation, educational activities and arts and crafts. 2. Group Leader • Plan and facilitate integrated learning, recreational, arts and developmentally appropriate activities for youth., • Collaborate with and direct program aides. 3. All Staff • Complete required documentation., • Participate in training and staff development activities., • Demonstrate effective classroom management skills., • Ensure a safe and engaging group environment. Qualifications: • Must be at least 18 years old., • Group Leaders - High School Diploma / GED and 1 year of working with youth required., • Assist Group Leader - Experience Working with Youth preferred., • Ability to complete medical and DOHMH/DOE clearances and fingerprints., • Good communication skills and ability to work collaboratively., • Ability to lead and participate in group activities, sports and recreation., • Must have a commitment to work from a strength-based and/or youth development perspective.

Job Description Harlem Children’s Zone (HCZ) — a world-renowned education and poverty-fighting organization based in New York — seeks an enthusiastic, dedicated, and mission-aligned Assistant Director (Sous Chef) with the Promise Academy Kitchen Department. The Assistant Director (Sous Chef) will bring a passion for the mission of Harlem Children’s Zone: break the cycle of intergenerational poverty with comprehensive, on-the-ground programming that builds up opportunities for children and families to thrive in school, work, and life. The Assistant Director (Sous Chef) will join our Promise Academy Kitchen team that works to transform how the community engages with food—by improving our nutrition environment and thinking more sustainably about what we eat through hands-on nutrition education in the garden and the kitchen, in the classroom, and in the boardroom. Transforming what we eat is crucial to HCZ’s larger missions—in the classroom, future, and beyond. The better we eat, the better we learn, and the better we live. So, join us as we create a community of educated eaters. The Executive Sous Chef is responsible for assisting the Executive Chef with overall kitchen operation, ensuring maximum guest satisfaction through planning, organizing, directing, and controlling the Kitchen operation and administration. Exhibits culinary talents by personally performing tasks while assisting in leading, coaching, and developing the team and managing all food-related functions. Also assists in supervising all kitchen areas to ensure a consistent, high-quality product is produced. For more information, check out Want to Work at Harlem Children’s Zone? Here’s 7 Things You Need to Know. Requirements • Culinary Diploma from a recognized institution or higher, • Minimum 5 years of large-volume cooking experience along with 5 years of managerial experience or 8 or more years in a food service environment, • Ability to work within a team environment while demonstrating excellent customer service, • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, • Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills, • Must be knowledgeable and willing to comply with the Health Department and other governmental agency regulations, • Knowledge of CACFP and NSLP guidelines and requirements, • Must have extensive knowledge of food preparation and production for volume cooking, • Able to make recommendations to the Executive Chef regarding succession planning, • Create training and professional development for teams, • Communicate with management to ensure the Promise Academy Kitchens are operating successfully, • Ensure that all recipes and product yields are accurately produced and reviewed regularly, • Ensure that all food items are prepared as per standard recipes whilst maintaining portion control and minimizing waste, • Ensure that food stock levels within the culinary department are of sufficient quantity and quality relevant to function forecasts Benefits As a member of the Harlem Children's Zone team, you will join a supportive and inclusive community dedicated to helping children, families — and our staff — thrive. We offer highly competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for growth. Our exceptional full-time benefits include: • Highly competitive base salaries, • Paid time off, • Employee referral bonus, • Career Advancement, • No-cost health insurance, • Life Insurance, • Short-and long-term disability, • Additional voluntary benefits, • Wellness discounts, • Commuter benefits, • Financial wellness perks, • Additional Benefits (Discounts on flights, hotels, theme parks, concert tickets, and more.) The salary range for this position is $65,000-$75,000 per year. To be considered, interested applicants should apply directly through the posting. No telephone inquiries or recruiters, please. Replies will only be sent to qualified applicants. Harlem Children’s Zone is an EOE.

Job Description The After School Staff member will provide a supportive function for one of our Brooklyn After School programs in the role of either an • Assistant Group Leader or, • Group Leader Reports to: Program Director (After Schools) Location: One of our Various Brooklyn Sites Hours: Up to 18 Hours/Week; Non Exempt Schedule: Monday - Friday, 2pm - 6:00pm Salary: $16.50/hr - 18.50/hr Major Duties: 1. Assistant Group Leader • Assist the Group Leader with activities, including sports, movement, and recreation, educational activities and arts and crafts. 2. Group Leader • Plan and facilitate integrated learning, recreational, arts and developmentally appropriate activities for youth., • Collaborate with and direct program aides. 3. All Staff • Complete required documentation., • Participate in training and staff development activities., • Demonstrate effective classroom management skills., • Ensure a safe and engaging group environment. Qualifications: • Must be at least 18 years old., • Group Leaders - High School Diploma / GED and 1 year of working with youth required., • Assist Group Leader - Experience Working with Youth preferred., • Ability to complete medical and DOHMH/DOE clearances and fingerprints., • Good communication skills and ability to work collaboratively., • Ability to lead and participate in group activities, sports and recreation., • Must have a commitment to work from a strength-based and/or youth development perspective.

Job Description Kiddie Academy Of Williamsburg in Brooklyn, NY is looking for one assistant director to join our strong team. We are located on 288 S 5th St. Our ideal candidate is attentive, ambitious, and reliable. Responsibilities • Ensures compliance with all federal and state laws (DOH Article 47), as well as all Kiddie Academy® standard operating procedures., • Assists and supports Director in all aspects of management of the academy, to include human resources, marketing, customer relations, financial systems, quality control and physical facility, • Assists in the management of the academy to ensure effective and cost-conscious operation. Assumes full responsibility for academy management in director’s absence., • Assists in completing and submitting required paperwork and record keeping on a timely basis, and maintaining in an organized, up-to-date manner., • Takes an active role in planning and participating in academy activities (staff meetings, training sessions, open houses)., • Performs all duties assigned of teacher during portion of day assigned to classroom, • Helps ensure that quality control of programs is sound and meets state and Kiddie Academy® requirements. Provides feedback to director on quality control issues and assists in resolving quality control issues., • Responsible for completing at least 12 clock hours (or more based on local regulations) of approved continued training during the licensing year., • Assists with staff scheduling, recruitment efforts, interviews, and the hiring process., • Develops a strong working knowledge of Kiddie Academy® Philosophy, Mission, Core Values, and programs in order to communicate same to current clients, prospective customers or other community entities., • Assists in recognizing parental concerns, evaluation of the course of action and responding professionally to parents’ needs.  Develops a strong working knowledge of the academy budget and assists director in managing all resources effectively and within budgetary constraints, • Assists in daily supervision of staff; keeps director apprised of staff concerns and situations needing attention; provides performance appraisal input to director., • Candidate must have Associate of Arts Degree or equivalent in Early Childhood Education and 2 years experience working in a child care center., • NYS Teaching Certification in Early Childhood Education and/or Special Education: B-2, N-6, Pre-K-6, professional certification preferred, • Candidate must meet state minimum requirements for education and experience., • Must be able to lift no less than 40 pounds on a consistent basis throughout the workday to at least waist high., • Team Building, • Criminal Records Background Check, • Fingerprinting from the Dept. of Investigation, • Infant/Child CPR/First Aid Certification, • Child Abuse & Maltreatment Training, • Preventing Infectious Disease Training, • Medical Exam with Immunization History, • COVID-19 Vaccination, • 3 Letters of reference from previous employers We are looking forward to hearing from you.

Job Description The Curriculum & Instruction (C&I) Department works to ensure outstanding instruction in every classroom. Sustainable implementation of high-quality curriculum is the most important driver of that aim and supports the growth of teachers, administrators, counselors, and librarians at various stages throughout their careers. We aspire to ground our C&I work in a set of shared elements. We start with an understanding of how students learn; we organize around adult learning principles to support teachers and school leaders; we embed opportunities to modify curriculum materials for specific classroom contexts or student needs; and we organize everything around continuous improvement, to get better over time. Under the guidance and supervision of the Director of Curriculum and Instruction, the Program Assistant will provide administrative and logistical support for the vice president, directors and teams within the C&I department including internal and external meetings, events (providing support for professional learning workshops, including registration, facilities, and catering), resources (including supplies and electronic resources) and reporting requirements. Core Duties and Responsibilities Department Support • Provide general administrative and clerical support, including but not limited to planning and managing logistics associated with trainings, workshops and events, • Order and maintain inventory of program supplies and materials related to departmental needs, • Support maintenance of the department calendar of meetings, events and school based work, • Support communication, coordination, and coherence with other units and/or departments at New Visions to support operational efficiency; problem-solve challenges or issues that arise as needed, • Support communication and contracting with school and district partners, including drafting scopes of works and contracts using templates, managing collection of e-signatures, and tracking workflows in designated processesMaintain partner and event databases, • Provide logistical, planning and documentation support for unit meetings, training workshops and events including professional learning workshops,meetings, and webinars for funded programs and curriculum and instruction teams, • Manage all event logistics including catering, materials preparation, and guest and facilities management, • Maintain documentation of all workshops and events including registration, attendance, and CTLE recordkeeping through workshops.newvisions.org, • Serve as liaison with the New Visions Tech Team and Facilities Team for event management and support, • Develop and implement systems to effectively manage and track the workflow of C&I department goals and projects, • Prepare and maintain timelines and action items to support the implementation of major events and initiatives, • 2 years of college or 2 years of administrative experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, • 1+ years of experience providing administrative and program support within a comparable setting, • Strong project coordination skills, with an ability to manage timelines and action items for events and initiatives, • Proven attention to detail, with a knack for identifying and solving logistical challenges, • Excellent teaming skills and ability to work well with people at all levels within the organization, schools, and the community, • Strong written and spoken communication skills, • Interest in public education and commitment to the organizational mission, • Flexibility and initiative, as well as the ability to work independently with minimum supervision, • Ability to handle sensitive information; must be able to maintain discretion and confidentiality, • Advanced computer skills (including Google Workspace, Excel, PowerPoint, and internet research skills), • Comprehensive knowledge of database management, • Ability to travel and work evenings and weekends, as needed Disclaimer: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. These statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position. New Visions operated in a hybrid environment. This role will be required to report for in-person work four (4) or five (5) days per week. The schedule may vary based on departmental events. Additional details will be shared if selected for an interview. Salary Information While the majority of new hires' starting salaries shall be expected to be placed in the first half of the range(s) to allow space to grow in the job, for those who already have significant relevant experience at that level of the job, placement at the higher end of the range(s) is possible.Pay Range$44,359—$62,103 USD Who We Are For over three decades, New Visions for Public Schools has played a central role in improving the quality of New York City public schools and removing barriers to the success of low-income students and students of color. New Visions focuses on providing educators with the tools, resources, and support to build and continuously improve strong and responsive systems. These include major investments in student planning tools, free and high-quality curriculum, and innovative career & college preparatory programs. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement New Visions believes that our teams are most effective when they include representation from the diverse communities we serve as their perspectives are critical to work we do. Further, we believe that our culture and internal structures should be inclusive and equitable for all employees. At NV, Diversity, equity and inclusion doesn't determine who gets hired - that is based on qualifications. It just helps make sure the door is open wide enough so that people who have traditionally had less access to opportunities get the chance to be considered and, if chosen, feel comfortable and supported once they are part of our team. New Visions provides a comprehensive and competitive compensation and benefits package in addition to the opportunity to make a significant impact on education reform and in the lives of urban youth.

Job DescriptionBenefits: • Free uniforms, • Paid time off Role Responsibilities: PEOPLE LEADERSHIP • Identifies, schedules and interviews teacher candidates; Builds networks of external future talent, • Conducts classroom observations, evaluations, and provides feedback that motivates and encourages learning., • Manages team to ensure TLE curriculum is executed in alignment with brand standards;, • Uses a growth mindset to train, coach and develop for the future, • Listens objectively to employee concerns and plans a recommended course of action, • Builds and communicates weekly schedules, • Daily management of classroom ratios, • Manages new hire paperwork and all employee files in compliance with state licensing regulations, • Builds and communicates center schedules to ensure appropriate ratios are always intact and labor is effectively managed to budget.CUSTOMER FOCUS, • Leads tour with prospective families, highlighting key features and points of difference of our curriculum, teacher tenure/quality, etc., • Regularly communicates with families regarding student progress, • Executes parent pleasers, • Execution of our Show and Tell, • Regularly audits and maintains all records and files for students and teachers, • Ensures the physical environment and health/safety standards are full compliance with local and state licensing regulations, • Manages relationships with state licensors and conducts center evaluations, • Responsible for accident/incident reporting, • Medication management, • Conducts monthly emergency safety drills, • Two or more years of center leadership/management experience highly preferred. At least one year of center leadership/management experience required., • Must have professional teaching experience with infants to preschool children., • Bachelors degree in ECE or related field highly preferred., • Strong knowledge of state licensing rules and regulations., • CPR and First Aide Certification highly preferred., • Must meet state specific guidelines

Job Description TITLE: Assistant Director of Early Educational Services REPORTS: Director of Early Educational Services (Daycare Director) PROGRAM: George Rosenfeld Center for Recovery (GRCR) - 13 Hell Gate Circle New York, NY 10035 PAY: $70,000 - $80,000 Our Mission: Since 1967, Odyssey House has been providing innovative services and programs to a broad population of individuals and families struggling with substance use and mental health disorders. Odyssey House helps New Yorkers of all ages—and across all five boroughs—beat drugs and alcohol with highly individualized treatment programs. Odyssey House provides high quality, holistic treatment impacting all major life spheres, including: psychological, physical, social, family, educational and spiritual in order to support personal rehabilitation, renewal and family restoration. If that sounds different than other treatment programs, you’re right. Because Odyssey is where recovery gets real. In addition, Odyssey House offers: • A 35-hour work week (as opposed to a 40-hour work week), • Vacation Plan and Holiday Schedule, • Life Insurance, • Medical Insurance (Two Plans), • Dental and Vision Insurance, • Additional Insurance Coverages (hospitalization, accidental, critical illness coverage), • Long-Term & Short-Term Disability, • Flexible Spending Account/Health Reimbursement Account, • 403(b) Plan, • Corporate Counseling Associates (CCA) EAP benefit, • Ability Assist Counseling Services (through The Hartford), • Commuter Benefits, • Educational Assistance Programs, • Special shopping discounts through ADP Marketplace and PlumBenefits, • RUFit?! Fitness Program, • Pet Insurance, • Legal Assistance, • Optum Financial Service through ConnectYourCare The Assistant Director of Early Educational Services is responsible for supporting the Deputy Director of Educational Services with the day-to-day operation and coordination of all Odyssey House Early Educational Services. She/he is responsible for supporting all childcare workers, assistant teachers and teachers within oversight of job performance, guidance of all program employees and for the direct supervision of designated subordinate staff. She/he is responsible for maintaining compliance with New York City Department of Health & Mental Hygiene, the Bureau of Childcare regulations and assuring that early educational services are delivered in accordance with Odyssey House organizational standards. SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: • The role of the Assistant Director of Education Services will be 50% administrative and 50% classroom support., • Support the Director of Educational Services in developing and monitoring program systems, policies, and procedures., • Support the Director of Educational Services in maintaining good relations with and act as liaison to the regulatory body, partnering agencies, referral sources, the community-at-large, and the corporate officers., • Prepare informational material and documents for prospective parents., • Supporting the teaching team in screening, assessment and school enrollment of all children newly admitted into the program., • Supervise the maintenance of adequate and up-to-date school records on all children, as well as supervise record keeping responsibilities of staff in accordance with applicable regulatory standards and Odyssey House policies., • Act as child advocate, assuring that all children’s rights are respected and that all parent’s grievances and complaints are addressed in a timely and equitable manner in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations., • Support the Director of Educational Services in ensuring coverage for the facility and maintain on-call telephone accessibility on an ongoing basis., • Support the Deputy Director of Educational Services in all personnel actions, including recruitment, hiring, evaluation, promotion, disciplinary action and separation of program staff., • Support the Deputy Director of Educational Services in assuring that all program staff members are adequately trained by providing and implementing formal orientation plans to all newly hired subordinate staff., • Managing and supporting the Pantry with overall maintenance, ordering and organization., • Observing classrooms and teaching staff and providing feedback in those observations. Support the Deputy Director of Educational Services in providing direct supervision for designated staff as per Odyssey House policies., • Providing the Deputy Director of Educational Services in preparing written annual evaluations on staff under his/her supervision., • Support the Deputy Director of Educational Services in conducting regular administrative meetings with staff., • Support the Deputy Director of Educational Services in providing ongoing training for program staff and participate in Odyssey House in-service trainings., • Coordinating all classroom meals, including menu preparation, and for the timely completion of all school lunch form documentation., • Ensuring the overall cleanliness and maintenance of the classrooms and to ensure compliance with safety and physical plant standards., • Comply with all Department of Health regulations and participate in the certification process., • Lead quality management activities including ensuring that all Quality Assurance and Incident Reporting activities are conducted in accordance with Odyssey House policies and applicable regulatory standards., • Support the Deputy Director of Educational Services in preparing all proposals and reports as needed including monthly reports and an annual work plan., • Other relevant duties as assigned.REQUIREMENTS: EDUCATION/TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES, • New York State Initial or Permanent Teacher Certification (N-6) or (Birth – 2nd grade) and a master’s degree in early childhood education, Special Education or general Education are required., • Experience working with families and children with special needs aged newborn to five and, • A minimum of two years’ experience as a group teacher in a program for children under five years of age;, • One (1) year of early educational supervisory and administrative experience preferred., • Knowledge of NYC Department of Health Regulations and codes required., • Knowledge of OASAS and ACS protocol., • NYS Central Registry Check and fingerprint clearance required., • Must have completed Child Abuse Reporting and School Safety and Violence Trainings., • Proficiency with computer operation (Microsoft Word, Excel, Electronic Health Record and Outlook programs)., • Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including evenings.

Job Description TITLE: Program Assistant DEPARTMENT: Early Childhood Services LOCATION: Bushwick Child & Family Center: 319 Stanhope St., Brooklyn, NY 11237 REPORTS TO: Early Head Start-Child Care Partnership (EHS-CCP) Program Manager SALARY RANGE: $39,990.19 - $51,879.17 (benefits include life insurance, 401k plan and vacation, personal and sick time-off) DATE: August 2025 SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday, 8am - 4pm, or 9am - 5pm. Schedule may vary due to program needs. JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for handling both the administrative & financial tasks to support the Early Head Start Child Care Partnership Program’s overall operations. EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS: • Associates degree or BA degree in Business Administration or related field required, • Excellent oral & written communication skills; ability to communicate clearly, • Excellent interpersonal skills, • Able to work independently & collaboratively, • Proficient in Microsoft Word & Excel and also in Google Docs & Sheets, • Must be able to maintain confidentiality, efficient time management, excellent organizational skills and attention to details and accuracy., • Able to create, maintain and manage internal record-keeping on an ongoing basis in collaboration with fiscal department, • Strong desire to gain knowledge and adheres to Head Start Performance Standards & other fiscal requirements (local/state), • Successfully clear; NYS DOI Fingerprint Screening, NYS Central Registry Clearance, Sex Offender Registry Clearance, 3 reference checks, physical examination with updated TB test, Tdap, MMR, varicella (fees may apply), • Meet all employee health requirements in Article 47 (DOHMH) and Head Start performance standards, • Mandated Reporter training certificate (every 2 years) and comply with agency’s policy and procedure regarding identification and reporting of child abuse and neglect, • Obtain First Aid/CPR and Preventive infectious diseases certificate within the first year of employment., • Program Support - Manage office operations in collaboration with the EHS-CC Partnership Program Manager, program staff, partners, consultants and vendors such as; administration of managing calendars, provider list, scheduling meetings and preparing documents., • General Office Support - Performing general office duties such as answering phones, managing correspondence, delivery packages, maintaining files, document preparations for meetings, including sign- in sheet, minutes of all meetings., • Update policies and procedures as needed to ensure HSPPS Program and Design Management requirements., • Update and maintain in the drive files Partner Licenses, Liability Insurance and other docs as necessary., • Financial Record Keeping/Reporting - Maintain budget functions such as; tracking accurate financial records - expenses and payments. Coordinate with BTQ Fiscal Monitor on partner inquiries. Follow up with vendors when needed, assist with the preparation of monthly in-kinds from donations/volunteer work. Assist EHS CC Program Manager in reviewing variance reports., • Data Entry - Inputting financial data into accounting systems, ensuring accuracy and completeness. Consists of inventory of expenses - office supplies, program supplies, and diapering supplies/ classroom materials for partner sites., • Invoicing and Payments - Preparing and process by coding invoices, managing accounts payable and receivable, and ensuring timely payments during aging report., • Communication/Coordination - Maintain ongoing communication with GSS management, program staff, vendors, and program partners., • For orders and events logistics (i.e., ordering supplies, food service, car service, assisting with event set-up, etc.), • Reminders, order confirmations and any related communication., • HR Support & Requirements - Process future staff & volunteer forms/documents related to HR onboarding (i.e. Department of Investigations, and Statewide Central Registry Checks), • Assist with all required training and certification, scheduling, set up, & follow up., • Update staff files and required training in COPA HR., • Update on employee health forms. Assist in updating professional development/training/conferences., • Participate in all required trainings & meetings to enhance skills & knowledge; Participate in annual self-assessment, community assessment, & ongoing monitoring., • Assist in scanning/filing for content managers as assigned and needed. Please submit a resume and thoughtful cover letter, outlining how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position you are applying for. If selected, we ask that you also provide us with three (3) professional references that we can contact at least two (2) professional references should be from a former supervisor). Please click on the link provided below, or use the link in a search bar and apply online through our career center. No phone calls, please Please be advised that job offers can only be made once your clearances come through! EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER (EOE)

Job Description Bedford Stuyvesant Early Childhood Development Center (BSECDC) has been “Rooted in the Community since 1966.” A federally funded Head Start program whose mission is to provide high quality, comprehensive early education and family engagement services to families and their children ages 2 to 5 years old. BSECDC embraces a holistic strength-based approach to meet the needs of our earliest learners and their families within the Bedford-Stuyvesant community. JOB DESCRIPTION: EDUCATION SITE MANAGER POSITION/JOB TITLE: Education Site Manager STATUS: Full-Time/Exempt REPORTS TO: Education Director SALARY RANGE: $ 88,871.38 SUPERVISES: Center-Based Staff (Teaching Staff; Family Assistant; XXXX) JOB SUMMARY: The Education Site Manager (ESM) manages the day-to-day operations of their assigned center and provides regular and ongoing leadership, oversight, and supervision to the center-based to ensure the delivery of high-quality, comprehensive services to children and families and continuous program improvement. The ESM ensures compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations, including the Head Start Program Performance Standards, the Head Start Act, the NYC Department of Health, and NYC Department of Education regulations, as well as all BSECDC policies and procedures. The ESM is responsible for collaborating with other BSECDC Management Team staff to coordinate services for children and families. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: To support other sites, in the event other site managers need to be realived. • Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the assigned center, including ensuring adequate staffing and compliance with group size and staff/child ratios at all times; providing classroom assistance, as needed;, • Maintain an up-to-date licensed facility by collaborating with Facilities staff to adhere to all NYC Department of Health regulations;, • Coordinate with the Education Director and Coaches to support the implementation of the program curricula to fidelity to promote children’s learning and development across all developmental domains outlined in the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework and the curriculum;, • Ensure teachers implement responsive and effective teaching practices that demonstrate respect for children and provide opportunities for children to express themselves;, • Promote cultural competence and universal values of respect, compassion, and tolerance among staff and children by ensuring the curriculum implementation includes global education, multiculturalism, and peaceful classroom concepts;, • Ensure all required child screenings and assessments are completed in a timely manner;, • Monitor and respond to child outcomes data;, • Coordinate with the Health and Disabilities Coordinator to ensure children with identified disabilities receive timely evaluations and appropriate services designed to address their needs individually; attend IEP/IFSP meetings, if needed;, • Participate in case management mental health meetings to improve outcomes for children and families;, • Establish professional relationships with parents based on trust to encourage communication with staff and positively engage families in understanding program requirements;, • Communicate effectively with parents with mutual respect and empathy while maintaining professional boundaries and adherence to BSECDC’s strict confidentiality policy; monitor teacher communication with families for the same;, • Collaborate with the Family Services Coordinator to ensure effective implementation of all ERSEA regulations and the Parent Engagement Plan;, • Provide leadership and supervision to the Family Assistant to ensure effective delivery of family partnership services and family engagement; monitor family goal setting and outcomes data., • Provide support to the Family Assistant to facilitate open communication and problem-solving with parents/guardians and provide communication about center activities, center closings, parent meetings, children’s absences, transitions within and out of the program, including to kindergarten, and any other concerns or issues that may arise;, • Assist teachers with the planning and implementation of monthly Parent Class Meetings designed to reinforce parents’ understanding of child development and their role as their child’s primary teacher through mini-workshops, training, and at-home activities;, • Ensure teachers complete two parent-teacher conferences and two home visits for each child annually; provide assistance in preparing for and facilitating conferences and home visits when needed;, • Monitor indoor and outdoor learning areas daily to observe the implementation of the daily schedule; teacher-child interactions; teachers’ performance; child supervision; and safety practices;, • Monitor classrooms a minimum of monthly to ensure the physical environment is attractive with children’s work on display, warm, nurturing, clutter-free, and conducive to child-directed play, and all emergency procedures are posted conspicuously;, • Monitor family-style meal time and CACFP meal counts to ensure accurate data is reported for reimbursement;, • Provide ongoing staff supervision, training, and professional development to address staff’s professional development needs and ensure staff are able to implement all BSECDC policies and procedures, including that every classroom staff/volunteer is aware of the steps to take in an emergency and the “Lost Child” policy a minimum of three times each year;, • Support the use of technology and data management systems by staff to promote efficiency, reliability, and accuracy in data analysis and reporting;, • Provide each teaching staff member with a minimum of two reflective supervision meetings each year; hold monthly reflective supervision meetings with the Family Assistant, • Complete annual performance evaluations for all staff, including establishing and monitoring goals for performance improvement and/or professional development and corrective action plans, if needed;, • Participate in all Management Team Meetings and Education Team meetings, including internal School Readiness Committee meetings and external meetings at the Administration for Children and Families office and NYC Department of Education/UPK Division;, • Communicate all relevant information obtained at Management Team Meetings to staff in a timely manner, either through center staff meetings or other methods;, • Advocate for the needs of your children, staff, families, and site;, • Participate in the recruitment and hiring of new staff, as requested, including scheduling and participating in interviews;, • Participate in professional development opportunities, including training, workshops, and conferences;, • Display professionalism, mutual respect, and integrity towards other BSECDC staff members, families, and visitors at all times;, • Ensure complete, accurate, and timely completion of all required record-keeping, data collection, and analysis, documentation, and paperwork, including child files and reports to the Education Director, Executive Director, the Administration for Children’s Services, the NYC Department of Education and other parties as requested;, • In collaboration with the Management Team, use information from ongoing monitoring and the annual self-assessment to identify program needs and develop and implement plans for program improvement;, • Follow all applicable BSECDC policies and procedures, including the Standards of Conduct, to safeguard children from abuse, neglect, or exploitation while in the care of the Center., • Implement fully all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations as cited in the Head Start Performance Standards, the Head Start Act, IDEA, IFSP, FERPA, ACYFIM, Department of Education, and the NYC Department of Health and Mental Health Licensing Code, Article 47 NAEYC., • Perform other duties as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE: • Master in Early Childhood Education with State Certification, • A minimum of two years of supervisory experience, • A minimum of two years of experience in the classroom as a teacher of a group of preschoolers., • Certified Pre-K Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS) Observer,, • Education affiliations a plus COMPETENCIES • Excellent communication, verbal, reading, and writing skills, and cultural competency, • Ability to administer screenings, assessments, • Ability to assess the classroom environment using formal and informal observations, including the Early Childhood Environmental Rating Scale (ECERS), • Ability to assess teacher/child interactions using the CLASS, • Ability to assess teachers’ dispositions toward children using daily observations, • Ability to communicate effectively with parents, staff, and colleagues, • Ability to establish positive relationships with teaching staff Must maintain on files an updated medical report with complete immunizations. Medical reports must ascertain that the individual is physically fit to work with young children. Powered by JazzHR vPtLTPdwKq

Job Description The Jewish Community Project (JCP) of Lower Manhattan was founded in 2002 as a grassroots effort to grow Jewish life in downtown NYC. Based in Tribeca, JCP is an open and dynamic non-denominational Jewish community that enables individuals and families to become a creative force in the life of the organization through educational, cultural, social, and spiritual experiences. The organization now serves approximately 300 downtown families and individuals, and also operates a prominent Early Childhood Center (ECC) and a thriving Hebrew school (the Hebrew School Project, or HSP). JCP is seeking a highly organized and proactive Assistant Director to join our Hebrew School Project (HSP) team and ensure the seamless daily operations of our vibrant Hebrew school community. HSP is a community-centered, hands-on program serving upwards of 250 learners ages 3.5-18, where our priority is to give learners a strong sense of belonging and ensure a fun, positive connection to Jewish life. Reporting to the Director, your mission will be to oversee the day-to-day HSP activities, support the teaching staff, and ensure an inclusive and engaging learning environment for all of our students. With our school growing every year, this role is crucial to ensure efficient operations and allow the Director to focus on strategic initiatives. You should be excited about making a meaningful impact on young Jewish learners and fostering a positive community spirit. What you’ll do: • Supervise Teaching Staff: Meet with teaching teams weekly to ensure curriculum execution aligns with school values and provide support to teachers as needed. Conduct weekly classroom observations to provide feedback., • Liaise with Families: Ensure strong communication with parents. Address questions about curriculum and any learning, social, and behavioral concerns in the classroom., • Program Management: Assist with event coordination, including model seders, grade-specific events, Shabbat dinners, speakers, field trips, and more., • Thought Partnership: Collaborate with the Director to drive forward the vision for the Hebrew School Project, including an emerging Israel-related curriculum., • Oversee Curriculum: Review and update curriculum annually and assist with weekly lesson plans. How your success will be measured: • Effectively take on and manage key responsibilities transitioned from the Director, with the ability to independently manage the school’s daily operations in the Director’s absence., • Ability to provide effective support and guidance for teaching teams., • Timely and satisfactory resolution of classroom issues., • Successful development and implementation of several new initiatives for parent involvement and community building., • Experience: 3+ years of experience managing and supervising a team, preferably in a Jewish school or camp environment. Experience working with elementary to high school children and parents., • Skills: Proficiency in Google Suite, basic Hebrew, strong cross-denominational Jewish knowledge and literacy (texts, culture, customs, holidays, values)., • Attributes: Meticulous attention to detail, proactive, flexible and open-minded, excellent interpersonal skills, allergy awareness. Why you should be excited: • Join a unique and vibrant Jewish community that is passionate about inclusivity and pluralism, and help drive our continued growth in downtown NYC., • Engage in diverse tasks every day, from program management to community engagement, in a dynamic environment., • Ability to take on additional projects and responsibilities as you grow in the role, including helping to build out youth programming, creating more resources for parents, supporting in interviewing and hiring HSP staff, and serving as the primary staff presence at key HSP family events., • Be part of a dynamic school that offers a range of modes of engagement, with the ability to bring your own passions to the job (art, music, film, etc.) and have the opportunity to make a big impact on young Jewish learners in a way that feels personally meaningful., • Enjoy a hybrid structure with some flexibility to work from home. The details: • Salary: $70,000 - $75,000, commensurate with experience., • Benefits: Comprehensive health insurance (fully subsidized) for individuals, vision and dental coverage; retirement plan; short & long term disability; FSA & the pre tax transit benefit., • Time Off: 2 weeks PTO, sick days, 10 US holidays (incl. Fri after Thanksgiving) and a number of Jewish holidays, • Schedule: HSP is an after-school program. As such, the Assistant Director must be at JCP Monday - Thursday, from 1pm - 7pm in person, with the ability to work remotely in the mornings and on Fridays. This position may also require some work on weekends (including Shabbat and Jewish holidays) to support community events as needed. JCP Downtown is an Equal Opportunity Employer.