Early Childhood PreK for All and 3K for All Program Director - Holy Cross School - Bronx Starting August 2026

Core Competencies

• Successful teaching and leadership experience as an early childhood educator
• Familiarity with the NYC Department of Education PKFA/3KFA policies and procedures
• Understanding of and respect for the developmental, cultural, and linguistic diversity that is part of the richness of the NYC early childhood landscape
• High expectations for instruction and social emotional support for all students
• Ability 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 home
• Excellent interpersonal, leadership, verbal and written communication skills

Core Roles/Responsibilities

• Works closely with the school principal to set, nurture and meet high expectations in terms of school culture, professionalism, cultural responsiveness and instruction
• Acts as the main contact with Archdiocese Office of Early Childhood and NYC Division of Early Childhood Education
• Ensures program compliance with the NYC PKFA/3K policy and procedures
• Ensures high quality implementation of the Creative Curriculum
• Ensures the implementation of Positive Behavior Guidance, as per PFKA/3K guidelines
• Trains 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 staff
• Works with school principal to evaluate staff performance
• Works with school administrative staff to ensure compliance with NYC Department of Health Article 43 mandates
• Uses student and program assessment data to work with staff to meet the needs of all students
• Manages and assists admin staff in timely completion of all paperwork relating to PKFA/3KFA

Qualifications

• 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 environment
• Proficient 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 hiring
• If offered the position, clearance in the NYC PETS. Questions can be addressed to EarlyChildhood.Education@archny.org