Educaton Director

JOB DESCRIPTION :

• EDUCATION DIRECTOR POSITION / JOB TITLE : Education Director STATUS : Full Time / Exempt SALARY : 95,000 REPORTS TO : EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR / HS PROGRAM DIRECTOR SALARY RANGE : $89,000- SUPERVISES : Education Site Managers; Coaches   JOB SUMMARY : The Education Director is responsible for the early childhood education functions of the organization.
• The position sets the educational approach of the program and ensures implementation of the selected evidenced-based curriculum to fidelity, as well as effective implementation of a system for ongoing child assessment designed to promote children’s development and learning.
• The position works with the HS Management Team to establish School Readiness Goals and monitors and supports progress towards goals to ensure the program’s effectiveness in achieving its School Readiness Goals.
• The position ensures the early childhood learning services are supported by staff / consultants with training and experience in areas that include the theories and principles of child growth and development, early childhood education and family support.

The Education Director ensures compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations, including the Head start Program Performance Standards, the Head Start Act, the NYC Department of Health, and NYC Department of Education regulations, as well as all BSECDC policies and procedures.   ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

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