Grand Street Settlement · 5 hours ago
Center Director
Bronx, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$87K/yr - $93K/yrGrand Street Settlement is significantly growing in the Bronx, opening six early childhood education centers. They seek a Center Director to lead operations, mentor staff, and deliver high-quality early learning experiences so children thrive and achieve lifelong success.
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Responsibilities
Oversee staff schedules, timecards, and leave to ensure effective program coverage
Approve and oversee daily lesson plans and individualized goals for each child
Ensure the implementation and incorporation of early childhood development and the Developmental Continuum, including close child observation and anecdotal record-keeping
Maintain 97% enrollment in partnership with Family Services, approving eligibility under ERSEA
Help teaching staff develop systems to engage parents in child observation
Lead team meetings and participate in case conferences to coordinate services
Maintain confidential filing and documentation systems for the service area
Ensure compliance with Head Start education standards
Participate in assessments, programs, and policy reviews as needed
Monitor classrooms using reliable observation tools and report findings
Provide ongoing feedback aligned with staff development plans and Head Start standards
Manage staff coaching, development, and site hiring in collaboration with program leads
Ensure facilities and materials are safe, age-appropriate, and in compliance with regulations
Qualification
Required
Master's Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field
Current New York State Birth-Grade 2 certification
Excellent oral and written skills, and computer literacy in Microsoft Word and Excel
Strong background in management and program design
Strong background in the management of early childhood professionals
Proven commitment to working with diverse communities and populations
Strong team engagement that includes enthusiasm, vision, creativity, and initiative
Clearance through DOI and DOE fingerprint screening, NYS Central Registry, Sex Offender Registry clearance; 3 reference checks; physical examination with updated TB test, varicella, Tdap, MMR (fees may apply)
Obtain Mandated Reporter training certificate (every 2 years) and comply with the agency's policy and procedure regarding identification and reporting of child abuse and neglect
Obtain First Aid/CPR and Preventive Infectious Diseases certificate within the first year of employment
Meet all employee health requirements in Article 47 (DOHMH) and Head Start Performance Standards
Benefits
Health, vision, dental, and life insurance
A 401(k) plan
A generous paid time off policy
Company
Grand Street Settlement
Grand Street Settlement is a community which promotes leadership and social change at the grass roots level in New York City.
Founded in 1916
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Robert Cordero
Chief Executive Officer
Willing Irene Chin-Ma
Managing Director/ Deputy Executive Director/Chief Operating Officer
Recent News
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2025-10-23
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