Early Childhood PreK for All and 3K for All Program Director - Holy Cross School - Bronx Starting Au

Job Description

Job Description

Early Childhood Director - PreK for All and 3K for All Program Holy Cross School, BronxHoly Cross School, located in the Soundview area of the East Bronx, is inviting committed and talented early childhood educators to lead its PreK for All and 3K for All programs. The Early Childhood (EC) Director will be part of the school leadership team and report to the school principal. In addition, the EC Director will be part of a cohort of ADNY Education Directors working in Catholic schools and will receive guidance and operational training through the ADNY Office of Early Childhood and the NYCPS.Applications for the 2026-2027 school year are being considered at this time.Core Competencies:Successful teaching and leadership experience as an early childhood educatorFamiliarity with the NYC Department of Education PKFA/3KFA policies and proceduresUnderstanding of and respect for the developmental, cultural, and linguistic diversity that is part of the richness of the NYC early childhood landscapeHigh expectations for instruction and social emotional support for all studentsAbility to successfully lead and coach early childhood staff using research-based best practices Commitment to leading staff in providing rich and meaningful family engagement support and resources so as to promote the extension of learning in the homeExcellent interpersonal, leadership, verbal and written communication skillsCore Roles/Responsibilities:The Early Childhood Program Director serves as the Instructional Leader for the early childhood program in an ADNY elementary school. In this role he/she:Works closely with the school principal to set, nurture and meet high expectations in terms of school culture, professionalism, cultural responsiveness and instructionActs as the main contact with Archdiocese Office of Early Childhood and NYC Division of Early Childhood EducationEnsures program compliance with the NYC PKFA/3K policy and proceduresEnsures high quality implementation of the Creative CurriculumEnsures the implementation of Positive Behavior Guidance, as per PFKA/3K guidelinesTrains and supervises staff in providing a program that meets the differentiated needs of the children and families served by the program.Conducts daily walk-throughs, models best practices and provides formative feedback to staffWorks with school principal to evaluate staff performanceWorks with school administrative staff to ensure compliance with NYC Department of Health Article 43 mandatesUses student and program assessment data to work with staff to meet the needs of all studentsManages and assists admin staff in timely completion of all paperwork relating to PKFA/3KFAQualifications:Master of Education in Early Childhood, Early Childhood Special Education or a related field (required)Current New York State Teaching Certification in Early Childhood or Childhood Teaching (required)At least 3-5 years of experience as a teacher or school leader with classroom experience, including 3 years of experience as a lead teacher in an Early Childhood classroom (required)Experience working successfully in an inclusive and diverse work environmentProficient in the use of technology (social media, Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite) and the ability to learn various educational communication platforms)Proficiency in written and oral Spanish (preferred) First Aid. Medication Administration Training, CPR and Mandated Reporter certification as well as all DOH required trainings must be completed upon hiringIf offered the position, clearance in the NYC PETS.  Questions can be addressed to View email address on ziprecruiter.com candidates should complete this application and Wedge video. Address any questions to View email address on ziprecruiter.com .