Director of Early Education

Director of Early Education Child Care Council of Westchester - 4.0 New Rochelle, NY Job Details $62,400 a year 1 hour ago Qualifications School experience Early childhood education center experience Staff supervision Accreditation standards (regulatory compliance area) Social service program staff supervision Driver's License HR operations department management Personnel management in education Productivity software

Full Job Description Date Received:

6/2/2026

Job Title:

Director of Early Education Program Name:

Urban Strategies, LLC Job Description:

Responsible for three major functions in the administration of the Early Head Start Program. the first major responsibility involves the implementation and supervision of all aspects of the operation of the center. The second major responsibility involves collaboration with the EHS Director, the Program Managers, the teachers, and center staff to assure compliance with Head Start Program Performance Standards and the State Child Care licensing requirements in the operation of the center. The third major responsibility is the implementation of the human resources policies and procedures applicable to center staff. In all major functions a systems approach is desired. The ideal candidate is self-motivated and passionate about helping children and families grow in development and education, personable, energetic, and an empathetic leader who can manage multiple staff and projects to meet the goals and objectives of our internal Urban Strategies goals and within compliance of all current Head Start Performance Standards.

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or Family and Human Development or equivalent in a related field, Three plus years experience working in an administrative capacity in an education setting with at least three years of supervisory experience, Experience in Human Resources management and operations and the use of management information systems with advanced knowledge of MS Office Suite, Experience and/or knowledge of childcare licensing, Experience in the CACFP guidelines and implementation, Strong organizational and time management skills, Ability to meet tight deadlines, Must have a valid Driver's License, personal vehicle, and liability insurance.

Address:

524 North Avenue, New Rochelle, NY 10801

Email:

Phone:

914-200-2151

Fax:

N/A Website:

urbanstrategies.us

Salary:

$62,400/yr