Exciting News! Easterseals New York is seeking a full-time Assistant Director to join our team in Valhalla, NY! As a part of this dynamic nonprofit organization, you will have the opportunity to positively impact the lives of children with disabilities through early childhood education.

Don't forget the amazing benefits included, such as medical, dental, vision, a flexible spending account (FSA), short- and long-term disability, a 403(b) plan, an employee assistance program, a future mom's program, and life insurance. The pay for this position at our nonprofit is competitive, so apply today!

A LITTLE ABOUT US

Easterseals New York operates programs that enable those with special needs to achieve equality, dignity, and independence in their own communities. It provides exceptional services to ensure all people with disabilities or special needs and their families have equal opportunities to live, learn, work, and play in their communities. We change the way the world defines and views disabilities by making profound, positive differences in people's lives every day.

Our mission as a human services nonprofit is to spread help, hope, and answers. To achieve this, we strive to attract and retain talented and committed staff who believe in our cause. This is why we provide competitive compensation, great benefits, and plenty of opportunities for personal and professional growth for all summer camp team members.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A ASSISTANT DIRECTOR

Your schedule is Monday through Friday during regular business hours, allowing for a healthy work-life balance.

As the new Assistant Director, you can expect to oversee daily operations at our school, ensuring a high level of education and care for our students with disabilities. You wear many hats as you supervise staff, maintain the program census, ensure adequate staff coverage, and more.

You are meticulous as you complete paperwork for billing, conduct education evaluations and teacher observations, review lesson plans, oversee the administration of state assessments, submit statistics and reports, and keep up with daily observation notes for the students.

As an excellent resource for our teachers, you share your thorough knowledge about children with disabilities and other special needs and provide resources and referral information. You also organize team meetings, assist in staff development and teacher recertifications, and take part in engaging families in our educational program. Come join our nonprofit and make a difference in the lives of children and families in our community!

WHAT IS REQUIRED TO BE A ASSISTANT DIRECTOR?

• Bachelor's degree in early childhood education or a related field
• Able to meet all requirements determined by the State of NY Bureau of Licensing to be the substitute for the Director in his or her absence
• Certified in Infant and Child CPR, CPR, and First Aid
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
• Covid-19 vaccination

A master's degree and three years of experience as an administrator in an early childhood education program are preferred but not required. Are you organized with great time management skills? Can you lead our teachers and support them in their career development? If yes, come join our team and make an impact in the lives of children with disabilities!

HOW TO APPLY

If you think this job in early childhood education is a fit for what you are looking for, then applying is a snap. This entire application process should take you less than 3 minutes to complete. Good Luck!

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