Associate Executive Director for Early Learning Programs Greater New York City, NY Area

Description

WHO WE ARE: Healthy Kids is one of the fastest-growing providers 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 people 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 at healthykidsprograms.com/workwithus.

We are currently looking for an Associate Executive Director for our 8 Early Learning Centers with 1-4 classrooms each in the Hudson Valley and Capital Regions of New York. This position is based out of our Union Avenue office located at 565 Union Avenue, New Windsor, NY 12553.

PAY RATE: $62,500 - $65,000 per year

STATUS: Full-time, Exempt

HOURS: Monday - Friday with varying hours

Under the supervision of the CEO, the Associate Executive Director for the Early Learning Programs will streamline the daily operations to ensure efficiency across all our Early Learning Centers. This position requires someone who is comfortable communicating with people throughout our organization and able to solve problems and improvise as needed. The ideal candidate is a natural coordinator who has a strong sense of big-picture objectives and a sharp eye for detail.

In this role you will work directly with the CEO to:

Develop, adapt and implement an early learning curriculum for Toddler and Preschool programs across the organization

Lead trainings and ongoing workshops on curriculum development and instructional practice

Conduct quarterly observations to be sure the program staff adhere to the daily schedule and are following the curriculum

Develop, adapt, train and observe program staff on caregiver– child interactions

Track and report on operational performance

Conduct monthly staff meetings to disseminate information and program updates

Manage day-to-day operations

Oversee the Early Learning Centers team and assign tasks

Interact with staff and families, answering questions, and resolving issues

Onboard and train new employees to ensure that they adhere to standard operating procedures

Implement orientation procedures, staff development, ongoing technical assistance, and training

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

Ensure that all operations are in compliance with the Office of Children and Family Services regulations

Review current handbooks and recommend new procedures for increasing the efficiency of day-to-day operations

Assist with the implementation of new processes and procedures

Identify ways to improve children and families’ experiences

Manage program inquires and facility tours to increase enrollment

Work with the Marketing team to develop grassroot marketing strategies

Order supplies and manage inventory, coordinating with purchasing and finance departments to adhere to budget

Coordinate with different departments to achieve optimal work production across the board (Registration, Marketing, Recruiting, Buildings and Grounds, Finance and Human Resources)

Monitor expenses and budget in line with the finance department

Implement family engagement opportunities

Promote positive morale, facilitate continuous learning, promote staff retention, and reinforce positive partnerships

Focus on results, not excuses. Purpose-driven

Travel Required

Other responsibilities as assigned by the CEO

Requirements

Required Skills and Qualifications:

Associate degree in Early Childhood Education or equivalent preferred

Experience with Curriculum development and creating lesson plans

2 years’ experience working with children under the age of 5 (in a licensed childcare facility preferred)

3-5 years of supervisory experience

1 year managing staff in a childcare setting with Business Management experience

Familiarity with OCFS regulations preferred, but not required

Superior administrative and supervisory skills with experience preferably in a consumer-driven environment

Excellent customer service and parent communication skills

Track record of working as a team and helping to create a team-oriented work environment

Commitment to delivering excellent programs and managing personnel expenses

Must pass full background check including fingerprinting and reference check

Must be medically fit to perform job duties

Professional, reliable, prompt, warm, friendly, caring, and upbeat personality

Excellent time management skills

Benefits & Perks

Employer-Paid Childcare for children enrolled in our program on the days you work with us

Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance

AFLAC Supplemental Plans

401(k) for eligible employees

Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off (PTO), and Paid Sick Time Off

On-Demand Pay

Career development and growth opportunities

Healthy Kids is dedicated to creating a workforce that promotes and supports diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Healthy Kids Programs makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. For more information, visit: healthykidsprograms.com.