Education Director, Small World Early Childhood Center

St. Nicks Alliance

Date Posted: 03/21/2025

Location: Brooklyn, New York

Salary/Wage: $85,000 - $95,000 a year

Job Type: Full-time

Work Arrangement: Onsite

Description:

Located in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, we are seeking an experienced, NYS-certified Early Childhood Director for Small World

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.

Responsibilities:

What You’ll Do:

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

Qualifications:

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

Minimum Education Level: Bachelor's Degree

Preferred Education Level: Master's Degree

Application Instructions:

How to Apply:

Please email your resume and a thoughtful cover letter outlining your interest in this position to dlorenzen@stnicksalliance.org. 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.

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Additional Information:

Competitive Benefits Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K)
Paid Holidays, Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time