Co-Director of Acorn Center for Early Education and Care
Full-Time Regular | Boston, MA | On-Site
Konsènan BCNC
Make a lasting impact on the lives of immigrant families and thrive professionally while contributing to our mission-driven culture. For more than 50 years, BCNC has been providing new immigrants, especially Asians, with the support and resources they need to thrive in the United States. With deep roots in Boston’s Chinatown neighborhood, BCNC now serves people from three locations in Greater Boston. Its holistic, family-centered programs reach 13,000 children, youth, and adults each year, setting them up for success in school, work, and life. BCNC also builds vibrant communities through Pao Arts Center, along with its collaborations and research.
Poukisa Vin jwenn nou
Nan BCNC, nou pasyone pou nou fè yon diferans siyifikatif nan kominote nou an. Ekip nou an motive pa yon angajman pataje pou enpak sosyal epi li alafwa sipòtif ak resousye. Nou kwè nan ankouraje yon anviwònman travay ki bay pouvwa ak enklizif kote chak moun ka kontribye, grandi, epi pwospere. Si w ap chèche yon karyè rekonpanse ki pèmèt ou mete pasyon ou an kontak ak fè chanjman siyifikatif, eksplore pozisyon ki disponib nou yo epi rantre nan misyon nou pou nou louvri chemen pou yon demen miyò.
** Hiring bonus of $6000 available **
Sa w ap fè
The Co-Director of Acorn Center for Early Education and Care is a member of the BCNC Acorn Center for Early Education and Care team. The state licensed and nationally accredited child care center supports the growth and learning for children from 15 months to 5 years. You will work collaboratively with a team of professional teachers to strengthen children and families by providing high-quality education and care so parents can work or further their education. You will report directly to the Director of Child Care Services.
Nan wòl sa a, ou pral:
- Oversee daily operations of the child care center to ensure a safe and nurturing environment
- Serve as the primary on-site contact for the center administration, teachers, children, and families during the Director of Acorn Center’s absences or the Director of Child Care Services
- Manage and support teachers and administrators through hiring, training, performance evaluations, and ongoing professional development
- Oversee the development and implementation of the age-appropriate educational programs and curricula
- Maintain compliance with state licensing requirements and health and safety regulations
- Collaborate with the Director of Acorn Center on meeting the Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) licensing and subsidy contract requirements
- Provide support and assist the Director of Acorn Center in the center’s regulatory visit and auditing preparations from the Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) and the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
- Develop, implement, and review policies and procedures for the child care center
- Ensure the Assistant Director of maintaining daily staffing coverage and develops staff schedules to meet EEC ratio guidelines
- Communicate effectively with parents regarding their child’s progress and center activities
- Partner with the Director of Acorn Center to develop and manage the center’s budget, including enrollment and resource allocation
- Provide support for family outreach operations, including family enrollment, family access to the services needed, and activities
- Manage and support the senior volunteer program and substitute pool
- Assistant in running the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)
- Review and approve employees’ paid time off requests and timecards accurately in ADP
- Provide reports and other documentation as needed
- Attend Boston Pre-K Directors meetings and ensure fulfillment of grant requirements
- Participate in BCNC program and management meetings
- Fè lòt devwa jan sipèvizè a ba ou yo
Sa n ap chèche
- A bachelor’s degree is required in Early Child Care or the Child Development field, with 5-7 years of professional experience in supervising staff
- Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) Certifications of Lead Teacher Preschool and/or Infant-Toddler Teacher, and Director 1 are required. If not, Director II certified willingness to meet requirements
- Must meet Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) health and background check requirements
- Dwe gen sètifikasyon nan Premye Swen ak RCP nan lespas 6 mwa apre anbochaj la.
- Knowledge of the Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) and the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Regulations are highly preferred
- Knowledge of Safe Serve guidelines is a plus
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other related applications
- Ekselan ladrès òganizasyonèl ak kapasite pou jere plizyè travay nan yon anviwònman rapid
- Strong interpersonal, relationship-building, communication, and collaboration skills
- Experience with mentoring and coaching
- Respect for differences and the ability to work well in a multicultural environment
- Bilingual in oral and written skills in English, Cantonese, and/or Mandarin is a plus
Sa nou ofri
- Pakè konpansasyon konpetitif
- Asirans konplè pou sante, lavi ak andikap
- Plan retrèt ak kontribisyon anplwayè a
- Règleman sou konje ki bay sipò
- Devlopman pwofesyonèl
Kondisyon Travay
- Ou dwe disponib pou travay nan yon orè fleksib epi ou ka bezwen vwayaje lokalman pandan jounen travay la.
- This position involves performing essential job functions in typical work environments, including but not limited to offices, classrooms, or community settings. Duties may require routine movement such as walking, standing, and bending. Depending on the role, responsibilities may also include the ability to move items weighing up to 25–50 pounds, and the use of computer equipment and effective communication. All essential functions can be performed with or without reasonable accommodations
Konpansasyon
$65,000 – $90,000 annually
Kijan pou aplike
Nou ankouraje w pou w aplike pou wòl sa a menm si ou pa satisfè tout kalifikasyon ki nan lis la. Nou apresye talan, motivasyon ak antouzyasm. Pasyon w, devouman w ak volonte w pou w aprann ka fè yon gwo diferans nan ekip nou an ak nan kominote a.
Tanpri note
You must be authorized to work in the United States. BCNC may consider sponsoring an employment work visa after one year of employment, subject to satisfactory performance.
BCNC se yon òganizasyon san bi likratif ki bay opòtinite egal, ki sipòte divèsite epi ki ankouraje tout anplwaye ak kandida pou aplike. Egzijans konpetans lang lan baze sèlman sou bezwen pozisyon an epi li esansyèl pou ranpli responsablite wòl la. BCNC angaje l nan non-diskriminasyon ak opòtinite egal pou tout moun san yo pa gade ras, koulè, relijyon, laj, sèks, orijin nasyonal, sitiyasyon andikap, jenetik, sitiyasyon veteran pwoteje, oryantasyon seksyèl, idantite seksyèl, oswa ekspresyon, oswa nenpòt lòt karakteristik pwoteje pa lwa Federal, Eta oswa Lokal yo.

