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

Work Schedule: Full time, Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm, 35 hours per week

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive community. We support a broadly diverse team that will contribute to our organization. We are an equal opportunity employer for all regardless of race, color, citizenship, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran or reservist status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.