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Assistant Director / Head Teacher

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Stone Ridge

Job DescriptionChildren’s Center Head Teacher/ Assistant DirectorUlster Community College Association Full-time; 35 hours per week Application Deadline: Open Until Filled Priority Screening: December 30, 2025 Position Summary:Ulster Community College Association is currently accepting applications for a Head Teacher/Assistant Director to work in the Children’s Center. The Head Teacher / Assistant Director supports the Director in the overall administration, leadership, and daily operations of the Children’s Center while simultaneously serving as the lead teacher of an assigned classroom. This dual role ensures the delivery of high-quality early childhood education, a safe and developmentally appropriate environment for children, and strong communication across families, staff, and the campus community. The Head Teacher / Assistant Director ensures compliance with New York State OCFS regulations, Quality Stars NY/NAEYC standards, and all Center policies, while contributing to program planning, supervision, and continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities:Learning Environment • Plan and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum that supports children’s emotional, social, intellectual, and physical growth., • Maintain daily, weekly, and monthly lesson plans based on standards and child interests., • Create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating classroom environment with organized learning centers., • Conduct daily health checks and assist children with personal care needs including toileting, diapering, feeding, and comforting., • Maintain records of each child’s progress and development., • Maintain classroom cleanliness, materials, and supply lists. Program Operations & Compliance • Assist the Director in daily oversight of center-wide schedules, classroom operations, and transitions., • Maintain attendance, health, safety, and compliance records., • Support enrollment, billing, and waitlist processes., • Participate in program evaluation, grant writing, Quality Stars or NAEYC processes, and continuous quality improvement., • Supervise the Center in the Director’s absence. Leadership & Supervision • Provide guidance, mentoring, and support to assistant teachers, aides, student workers, fieldwork students, and volunteers., • Assist with recruitment, onboarding, training, and scheduling of staff., • Model professional conduct and maintain positive working relationships., • Collaborate with staff across classrooms and assist other rooms when necessary Family & Community Engagement • Keep families informed about classroom activities, projects, events through verbal interactions, newsletters and calendars, parent information board, and daily sheets, • Communicate with parents about each child’s growth and development, • Develop supportive partnerships with families., • Provide opportunities for family involvement, • Conference at least twice per year with parents, • Maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and a positive work environment., • Attend all staff meetings and recommended training programs and conferences., • Maintain an understanding of regulations put forth by the Office of Children and Family Services, • Maintain personal ASPIRE registration, First aid/CPR certifications and ongoing training hours, • Be supportive of the Center and Administration Physical Requirements • Must be able to perform physical activities, such as, but not limited to, lifting children or heavy items (50 pounds), bending, standing for long periods of time, climbing, or walking, • Must be able to lift 50 pounds from the floor to waist high table multiple times a day, • Ability to reach a child more than 20 feet away in less than a minute, • Must be able to crouch to a child’s height and maintain eye contact with child, • Must be able to sit on the floor for extended of periods of time and get up and down quickly, • Full-time, 12 months per year., • Schedule may require occasional evenings for family events or professional development., • Multi task and prioritize responsibilities within a flexible schedule, • Maintain professionalism and confidentiality in regards to children and staff information, • Assist Director in any other areas as requested Qualifications:, • Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related field Bachelor’s preferred) or hold a current Child Development Associate (CDA) credential., • Minimum 3- 5 years of experience working in early childhood education, including supervisory or leadership experience., • Strong understanding of OCFS Regulations and Program Requirements., • Knowledge of National Association of the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Standards, • Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills. Application Process:The position is open until filled. However, to ensure consideration, application materials should be received via email by December 30, 2025 at 4:00 pm EST to be given priority consideration. Applications received after the deadline are not guaranteed to be reviewed. SUNY Ulster reserves the right to close, continue, cancel, postpone or restart the recruitment at any time. Applicants must submit the following materials to be considered for the position: • Resume or CV, • Cover letter which discusses your qualifications and interest in the position, • Contact information for 3 professional references Ulster Community College Association is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The Association encourages applications from all qualified applicants. Applicants who are protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act and who, due to a disability, require accommodations for completing the application process, testing (if required for the position), or the interview, should notify the Human Resources Office 10 working days before the accommodation is required. This position is contingent upon adequate funding. Offer and assignment of employment is subject to verification of all information provided on the employment application, fingerprint check, verification of the right to work in the United States and all other required pre-employment conditions are met. Ulster Community College Association does not reimburse applicants for travel, lodging or any other costs incurred by applicant to attend interviews. All interviewing costs incurred will be the responsibility of the applicant. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview. Conditions of EmploymentEmployment with Ulster Community College Association is not complete or official until applicants meet all pre-employment requirements. Offer and assignment of employment is subject to verification of all information provided on the employment application, fingerprint check, verification of the right to work in the United States and all other required pre-employment conditions are met. E-Verify® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Powered by JazzHR NWKWMuxKmc

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