Early Childhood Program Director- School Day/School Year
Child Center of NYNew York, New York, United States
Posted June 2, 2022
Full Time
About the Company
The Child Center of NY is a leading provider of comprehensive child and family services across New York City and Long Island. Since its founding in 1953, the organization has grown to 60 locations staffed by more than 1,100 professionals who deliver evidence-based programs in six core domains—early childhood education, behavioral health, integrated health homes, prevention and family support, youth development, and residential services. The Center’s mission is to strengthen families and build resilient communities by closing the gap in under-resourced neighborhoods, offering individualized counseling, mentoring, and abuse prevention initiatives. Its integrated care model and commitment to innovation enable children from birth to adulthood to achieve healthy, fulfilling futures. The Child Center of NY is recognized for its community-centric approach, data-driven outcomes, and a diverse workforce that reflects the populations it serves.
Job Description
The Program Director is responsible for assuring all program mandates and standards are met. This position develops the structure, systems and procedures to facilitate best practices, and program outcomes.
Requirements
- Provides guidance and leadership to staff to emphasize the importance of the program achieving high standards of quality, internally and through public and private sector partnerships.
- Works with other organizations in the community to foster collaboration.
- Leads planning meetings in conjunction with the Board of Directors, staff, and Parent committees to establish long and short-term goals for improvement.
- Facilitates professional development of all staff by providing and/or securing training and technical assistance.
- Maintains a close working relationship with the Fiscal Department to facilitate effective oversight of expenditures.
- Hires and terminates staff, complying with applicable laws, regulations, Agency Personnel Policies, and Collective Bargaining Agreements.