Assistant Director - Early Headstart

Assistant Director - Early Headstart
University Settlement partners with 40,000+ New Yorkers in Lower Manhattan and Brooklyn every year to build on our collective strengths as we achieve healthy, stable, and remarkable lives. For nearly 140 years, we’ve fought poverty and systemic inequality by building highly effective social services in collaboration with our neighbors. Established in 1886 as the first Settlement House in the United States, we bring the values of that movement into the 21st century by meeting New Yorkers where they live, listening deeply to all perspectives, and creating space for responsive cooperation.

Joining with our neighbors to make stable foundations where people of all ages can grow and pursue their dreams, we build community strength. We infuse a commitment to civic engagement, equality, and communal action into each of our programs, which include early childhood education, youth development, healthy aging, mental health and wellness, English classes for adult immigrants, community centers, and the arts.

Responsibilities:

Coordinate and supervise the work of the staff in developing and maintaining a high quality in child development program
Oversee services for children with special needs
Assist in the development and implementation of staff development training and supervision.
Supervise all classrooms to ensure compliance with Head Start Performance Standards and NYCDOHMH regulations
Provide individual and group supervision to classroom group teachers
Develop and supervise the implementation of the Creative Curriculum in the group classroom setting
Provide infant/toddler development training and guidance to staff and families
Administer and/or analyze developmental assessments for children and provide written reports to staff with anticipatory guidance and follow-up plan
Assist staff in identifying family needs and child developmental status
Assist staff in developing an individualized family goal plan that will enhance the development of the child and promote a positive relationship between parent and child
Assist staff in assessing parent-child relationship and provide appropriate guidance acknowledging family and cultural influences.
Maintain all necessary documentation
Assist in program evaluation and community assessment
Other duties as requested by supervisor to fulfill job responsibilities.

Qualifications:

Masters in Early Childhood Education, Infant/Toddler Development, Developmental Psychology or related field with specialization in infant/toddler development
New York State Certification preferred
Five years experience working with families and children prenatal to three years of age
Three years experience supervising staff
Ability to write and speak Spanish and/or Chinese preferred