Early Childhood Program Interim Director - Manhattan - St. Elizabeth School

Company: Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese of New York
Location: New York City
Posted on: February 14, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Interim Early Childhood Program Director - Immediate Opening Prek for All and 3K for All Program - St. Elizabeth School - Washington Heights St. Elizabeth School, located in the Washington Heights area, is inviting committed and talented early childhood educators to apply to lead a growing Prek for All and 3K for All program in the Archdiocese of New York. The Interim Director will complete the current school year from February through the end of June and will be considered for the full time position beginning July 2026. The Early Childhood (EC) Director will be a member of the school leadership team and report to the school principal. In addition, the EC will be part of a cohort of ADNY Education Directors working in Catholic schools and will receive coaching and training through the ADNY Office of Early Childhood and the NYC DOE. St. Elizabeth has a long-standing reputation for serving the families of the local Manhattan community and beyond. Families are respected as integral partners in the education of their children. Staff members are encouraged to learn and to lead as they provide the best possible early learning experience for the children they are called to serve. Core Competencies: Successful teaching and leadership experience as an early childhood educator Familiarity with the NYC Department of Education PKFA/3KFA policies and procedures Understanding of and respect for the developmental, cultural, and linguistic diversity that is part of the richness of the NYC early childhood landscape High expectations for instruction and social emotional support for all students Ability to successfully lead and coach early childhood staff using research-based best practices Commitment to leading staff in providing rich and meaningful family engagement support and resources that promote the extension of learning in the home Excellent interpersonal, leadership, verbal and written communication skills Core Roles/Responsibilities: The Early Childhood Program Director serves as the Instructional Leader for the early childhood program in an ADNY elementary school. In this role he/she: Works closely with the school principal to set, nurture and meet high expectations in terms of school culture, professionalism, cultural responsiveness and instruction Acts as the main contact with Archdiocese Office of Early Childhood and NYC Division of Early Childhood Education Ensures program compliance with the NYC PKFA/3K and NYC Department of Health policies and procedures Ensures high quality implementation of the Creative Curriculum Ensures the implementation of Positive Behavior Guidance, as per PFKA/3K guidelines Trains and supervises staff in providing a program that meets the differentiated needs of the children and families served by the program. Conducts daily walk-throughs, models best practices and provides formative feedback to staff Works with school principal to evaluate staff performance Uses student and program assessment data to work with staff to meet the needs of all students Manages and assists admin staff in timely completion of all paperwork relating to PKFA/3KFA Qualifications: Master of Education in Early Childhood, Early Childhood Special Education or a related field (required) Current New York State Teaching Certification in Early Childhood or Childhood Teaching ( required) At least 3-5 years of experience as a teacher or school leader with classroom experience, including 3 years of experience as a lead teacher in an Early Childhood classroom ( required) Experience working successfully in an inclusive and diverse work environment Proficient in the use of technology (social media, Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite) and the ability to learn various educational communication platforms. Proficiency in written and oral Spanish (preferred - St. Elizabeth has a PKFA Dual Language Classroom) First Aid and CPR certification (preferred) If offered the position, clearance in the NYC PETS Questions can be addressed to EarlyChildhood.Education@archny.org Interested candidates should complete this application and Wedge video. Address any questions to EarlyChildhood.Education@archny.org . Job Posted by ApplicantPro

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