Education Director, Early Childhood

Who We Are:

St. Nicks Alliance (SNA) is a nonprofit, nonsectarian community-based organization founded in 1975 with the mission to transform lives of low- and moderate-income people in North Brooklyn through employment, education, housing, and health care. We do this by delivering impactful services with measurable outcomes to children, youth, adults, and the elderly. As a civic anchor, we carry out this mission within the context of building a sustainable community for all people through the arts, environmental advocacy, and urban planning.

Now in its 50th year, Small World Early Childhood Center serves 139 2-5 year olds during the school day, extended day and summer months through NYCDOE Birth to Five contract and subsidized tuition/fees. Children and their families represent diverse cultures, languages, socio-economics, LGBTQIA+ identities, and differing abilities. Small World is part of St. Nicks Alliance’s impressive network of services for 6,000 children and youth across North Brooklyn.

Located in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, we are seeking an experienced, NYS-certified Early Childhood Director for Small World.

What You’ll Do:

Small World’s experienced, NYS certified Education Director, Early Childhood leads a team of 27 staff, including head teachers, assistant teachers and a behavioral specialist. Reporting to the Small World’s Center Director, the Education Director is responsible for achieving high-quality educational services for all students, high-performing instructional staff and consistent family engagement in their children’s learning and development. Specific duties include, but are not limited to:

Pedagogy, Curriculum and Student Supports

• Ensure high-quality Curriculum, Lessons and Enrichment in partnership with instructional and behavioral staff. Our staff use NYCPS Curriculum (Creative Curriculum, PKFCC, NYS Standards) and Pyramid Model (social emotional development).
• Support Students with Disabilities, their teachers and families with evaluations, SEIT/intervention services and individual instruction plans.
• Guide staff with Student Assessments, including Teaching Strategies Gold

Instructional and Behavioral Staff Supervisor

• Ensure Adequate Staffing infrastructure and day to day coverage
• Assist with Recruitment, Onboarding, Retention and Performance Reviews for instructional and behavioral staff
• Design and Lead Opportunities for Staff Development, including professional development, regular site visits, team meetings, coaching sessions, written guidances, and performance reviews
• Achieve 100% Compliance with NYSPS Requirements (ASQ, TSG, ECERS, etc.)

Family Engagement and Supports

• Design and lead Family Engagement Efforts, such as weekly newsletter, Parent Advisory Committee, parent workshops, family events and Cool Culture
• Actively Engage Prospective Families in Small World, through family tours and outreach efforts.
• Foster home-school collaborations in partnership with staff and families

What We Are Looking For:

• Must hold a NYS Certification in Birth to Grade Two with min. of 8 years experience as a head teacher
• Must have a Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, Master’s strongly preferred
• Must have demonstrated knowledge/skills in pedagogy, child development and early intervention (2-5 years)
• Must be an experienced staff developer
• Must be fluent in ASQ, TSG and ECERS
• Energetic, go-getter who is highly skilled at building positive culture and relationships

Family Engagement and Supports

• Design and lead Family Engagement Efforts, such as weekly newsletter, Parent Advisory Committee, parent workshops, family events and Cool Culture
• Actively Engage Prospective Families in Small World, through family tours and outreach efforts.
• Foster home-school collaborations in partnership with staff and families

What We Are Looking For:

• Must hold a NYS Certification in Birth to Grade Two with min. of 8 years experience as a head teacher
• Must have a Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, Master’s strongly preferred
• Must have demonstrated knowledge/skills in pedagogy, child development and early intervention (2-5 years)
• Must be an experienced staff developer
• Must be fluent in ASQ, TSG and ECERS
• Energetic, go-getter who is highly skilled at building positive culture and relationships