Assistant Director, Early Childhood Programs

Job Details:

The Assistant Director of Early Childhood Programs supports the Director in the leadership, coordination, and administration of early childhood services, including licensed daycare programs and a special education preschool. The Assistant Director helps ensure the delivery of developmentally appropriate, high-quality educational experiences for children in a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment. This role works closely with program staff, families, school districts, and regulatory agencies to support day-to-day operations, staff supervision, curriculum fidelity, compliance, and family engagement.

Responsibilities:

• Program Coordination and Support:
  • Assist in planning and coordinating the delivery of early childhood education programs.
  • Support the Director in evaluating program effectiveness and implementing improvements aligned with organizational and regulatory goals.
• Staff Supervision and Support:
  • Help supervise teaching and support staff, providing guidance, feedback, and informal coaching.
  • Assist with onboarding, training, and coordination of professional development activities.
  • Foster a collaborative and inclusive work culture.
• Curriculum Implementation:
  • Support consistent use of developmentally appropriate curricula and teaching practices.
  • Monitor instructional quality and help address curriculum-related challenges in collaboration with teachers and specialists.
  • Assist in aligning services with the needs of children with IEPs or developmental delays.
• Regulatory Compliance and Safety:
  • Monitor compliance with OCFS, NYSED, and other applicable regulations.
  • Support safety procedures and ensure adherence to health and licensing standards.
  • Participate in safety audits and assist in policy development.
• Family and Community Engagement:
  • Serve as a liaison to families, supporting communication, engagement, and resolution of concerns.
  • Assist with organizing family events and building partnerships with community resources.
• Administrative and Operational Support:
  • Help manage enrollment, attendance tracking, and student records.
  • Support financial tracking, budget monitoring, and resource allocation in coordination with the Director.
  • Participate in maintaining operational efficiency and meeting programmatic deadlines.
• Stakeholder Collaboration and Communication:
  • Collaborate with internal teams, school districts, and external partners to ensure service coordination.
  • Support team meetings, interdepartmental planning, and communication strategies.
  • Promote teamwork and a student-centered culture.
• Quality Assurance and Evaluation:
  • Assist with ongoing program evaluation and quality monitoring processes.
  • Support data collection, analysis, and reporting to inform program enhancements.
  • Participate in family consultations, treatment team meetings, and program planning.

Experience:

• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in early childhood education, including experience supporting program operations or leading teams in an instructional or administrative capacity.

Education:

• Possess a valid New York State (NYS) teaching certificate for classroom teaching services to students with disabilities (birth-grade 2 or all grades) or hold certification in early childhood education. Alternatively, may hold NYS certification or licensure in speech-language pathology, psychology, occupational therapy, physical therapy, or a related services field.

Licenses/Certifications:

• Eligible for or holds a valid New York State certification as a School Building Leader (SBL), School District Administrator (SDA), or School Administrator/Supervisor (SAS) preferred.

About Us:

MidHudson Regional Hospital

MidHudson Regional Hospital in Poughkeepsie, NY, is home to the mid-Hudson Valley’s most advanced healthcare services. This 243-bed facility cares for more than 10,000 inpatients annually while performing an additional 325,000 outpatient procedures each year. MidHudson Regional Hospital operates the area’s only Level II trauma center, is home to the Redl Center for Cancer Care and Center for Robotic Surgery, and is a destination hospital for patients with serious illnesses and injuries. 

Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that includes:

• Health Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Savings Account
• Paid Time Off
• Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement