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Who We Are: St. Nicks Alliance (SNA) is a nonprofit, nonsectarian community-based organization founded in 1975 with the mission to transform lives of low- and moderate-income people in North Brooklyn through employment, education, housing, and health care. We do this by delivering impactful services with measurable outcomes to children, youth, adults, and the elderly. As a civic anchor, we carry out this mission within the context of building a sustainable community for all people through the arts, environmental advocacy, and urban planning. Now in its 50th year, Small World Early Childhood Center serves 139 2-5 year olds during the school day, extended day and summer months through NYCDOE Birth to Five contract and subsidized tuition/fees. Children and their families represent diverse cultures, languages, socio-economics, LGBTQIA+ identities, and differing abilities. Small World is part of St. Nicks Alliance’s impressive network of services for 6,000 children and youth across North Brooklyn. Located in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, we are seeking an experienced, NYS-certified Early Childhood Director for Small World. What You’ll Do: Small World’s experienced, NYS certified Education Director, Early Childhood leads a team of 27 staff, including head teachers, assistant teachers and a behavioral specialist. Reporting to the Small World’s Center Director, the Education Director is responsible for achieving high-quality educational services for all students, high-performing instructional staff and consistent family engagement in their children’s learning and development. Key duties related to pedagogy, staffing and family engagement include, but are not limited to: - Ensure high-quality Curriculum, Lessons and Enrichment in partnership with instructional and behavioral staff. - Support Students with Disabilities, their teachers and families with evaluations, SEIT/intervention services and individual instruction plans. - Guide staff with Student Assessments - Ensure Adequate Staffing infrastructure and day to day coverage - Co-Lead Recruitment, Onboarding, Retention and Performance Reviews for instructional and behavioral staff - Design and Lead Diverse Opportunities for Staff Development - Achieve 100% Compliance with NYSPS Requirements (ASQ, TSG, ECERS, etc.) - Design and lead Family Engagement Efforts ( current and prospective) - Foster home-school collaborations in partnership with staff and families What We Are Looking For: - Must hold a NYS Certification in Birth to Grade Two - Must have Min. of 8 years experience as a head teacher - Must have a Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, Master’s strongly preferred - Must have demonstrated knowledge/skills in pedagogy, child development and early intervention (2-5 years) - Must be an experienced staff developer - Robust knowledge of NYCPS Curriculum (Creative Curriculum, PKFCC, NYS Standards) and Pyramid Model (social emotional development). - Must be fluent with ASQ, TSG and ECERS - Energetic, go-getter who is highly skilled at building positive culture and relationships What's In It For You: - Compensation Range: $85,000-$95,000 (The actual compensation will depend on a variety of job-related factors which may include geographic location, work experience, education, and skill level) - Competitive Benefits Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K) - Paid Holidays, Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time - Learning & Development Opportunities & Access to Wellness Programs How to Apply: Please send your resume and a thoughtful cover letter outlining your interest in this position. Place Education Director in the subject line. St. Nicks Alliance is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, disability, alienage or citizenship status, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
NOTE: This position requires fluency in American Sign Language (ASL). Deaf and hard-of-hearing candidates are highly encouraged to apply. About Us ICS stands as a beacon of inclusivity, accommodating the accessibility needs of the Deaf, Blind, and Non-English Speaking communities both domestically and globally. Central to our ethos is bridging linguistic and cultural barriers with bespoke, ethical, and cost-effective accessibility solutions, fostering genuine inclusion in the communities we serve. Location & Schedule - Must be located within 1-hour commute of our primary office (ZIP: 10027) - Minimum 20 hours per week (flexible schedule) - Opportunity for additional hours based on performance and service volume Primary Responsibilities: ❖ Studio Management ➢ Set up and maintain professional studio equipment including lighting, background, and camera systems ➢ Coordinate talent scheduling and studio access ➢ Manage studio productions to ensure timely deliverables and adherence to timelines ➢ Provide professional guidance and feedback to studio talent ➢ Collaborate with the Accessible Media Services (AMS) Coordinator on project requirements ➢ Submit recorded productions to the AMS Coordinator ➢ Assist with post-production editing (preferred) ❖ Marketing Assistant ➢ Write professional content for blogs, website, and email campaigns ➢ Create and edit videos ➢ Provide captioning for both English and ASL content ➢ Draft detailed image and video descriptions for accessibility ➢ Design graphics and marketing materials Equal Opportunity We are an equal opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive workplace environment. Priority consideration will be given to Deaf and hard-of-hearing applicants. Required Qualifications - Associates Degree or higher in a related field of study - Minimum 1 year experience in studio management - Fluency in American Sign Language (ASL) and written English - Proficiency in Adobe, Canva, and Blackmagic Design (or similar media editing software) - Strong organizational and time management skills - Detail oriented and feedback driven - Excellent communication abilities in both ASL and written English Preferred Skills - Experience with Canva - Familiarity with Google Workspace - Comfort with on-camera appearances for social media content - Video editing experience - Captioning experience Physical Requirements - Ability to access studio located on 3rd floor via stairs (no elevator access) - Capability to set up and manage studio equipment (20 lbs. maximum) Compensation & Benefits - Starting pay: Commensurate with experience - Benefits package includes: Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) - o 401(k) - o Paid Time Off (PTO) - o Commuter Benefits - Flexible working hours - Casual work attire - Growth opportunities - Relaxed atmosphere - 100% New majority team How to Apply Interested applicants should submit their resume and any samples of their marketing and/or studio production work. We look forward to hearing from you!