Associate Executive Director for Pre-K Programs

at  Healthy Kids Programs

Description:
WHO WE ARE: Healthy Kids is NY & NJ’s fastest-growing provider of Early Learning, Before and After School, and Summer Camp Programs with over 100 locations and growing. We are a Certified Benefit Corporation reinventing accessible and affordable childcare for today’s families and creating opportunities for teachers and caregivers to do what they love (and feel valued while they’re doing it). Join our award-winning community to provide the quality program children deserve while pursuing your own professional growth and development. Learn more about working with us here.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Valid NYS Childhood Education Certification
• Minimum of five years experience providing leadership to early childhood programming
• Have a working knowledge of Early childhood components: Prekindergarten Learning Standards, Early Learning Guidelines, Core Body of Knowledge, Creative Curriculum and Teaching Strategies GOLD, ECERS and CLASS, etc.

• Support in the administration and operation of all program components, focusing on the areas of Curriculum and Instruction, Assessment, Parent Engagement and Professional Development
• Know the Creative Curriculum framework/Teaching Strategies GOLD Assessment experience providing professional development and facilitation to staff, as well as continuous follow-up with instructional strategies and lesson planning support.
• Implement orientation procedures, staff development, ongoing technical assistance, and training or updating procedures necessary for the operation of prekindergarten programs.
• Be responsible for utilizing the internal payroll system (Paylocity) to monitor and approve time and attendance for all assigned employees for bi-weekly payroll.
• Be responsible for the continuous monitoring and implementation of staff schedules based on the current needs of the program and implementing changes to operate in a fiscally responsible manner.
• Conduct monthly staff meetings to disseminate information and program updates.
• Be responsible for being the program hiring manager including the review of applications, scheduling and conducting interviews for vacant positions.
• Promote positive morale, facilitate continuous learning, promote staff retention, and reinforce positive partnerships.
• Focus on results, not excuses. Purpose-driven.
• Travel Required (50%)
• Other responsibilities as assigned by the Executive Director of PreK Program