Early Childhood PreK for All and 3K for All Program Director - Holy Cross School - Bronx Starting August 2026

Early Childhood Director - PreK for All and 3K for All Program Holy Cross School, Bronx

Holy Cross School, located in the Soundview area of the East Bronx, is inviting committed and talented early childhood educators to lead its PreK for All and 3K for All programs. The Early Childhood (EC) Director will be part of the school leadership team and report to the school principal. In addition, the EC Director will be part of a cohort of ADNY Education Directors working in Catholic schools and will receive guidance and operational training through the ADNY Office of Early Childhood and the NYCPS.

Applications for the 2026-2027 school year are being considered at this time.

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 so as to 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 policy 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
• Works with school administrative staff to ensure compliance with NYC Department of Health Article 43 mandates
• 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)
• First Aid. Medication Administration Training, CPR and Mandated Reporter certification as well as all DOH required trainings must be completed upon hiring
• 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 .