• Early Childhood Services Site Director

    Racker (Ithaca, NY)


    Overview

     

    Are you a passionate and experienced leader in early childhood education looking to make a meaningful impact in a supportive, fun, and dynamic environment? Racker is excited to invite applicants for the full-timeEarly Childhood Services Site Directorposition to oversee our preschool special education and childcare programs in Ithaca. As a Site Director at Racker, you will lead a dedicated team of special education teachers, daycare teachers, teaching aides, and assistants. You’ll oversee four preschool special education classrooms and three infant/toddler childcare classrooms, fostering a collaborative environment that celebrates growth, learning, and play. In addition to your team, you’ll partner closely with related services programs both within Racker and the community to ensure a seamless, holistic approach to child development.

    What You’ll Do:

    + Lead, motivate, and support a team of educators to create a nurturing, joyful environment where children thrive.

    + Foster a culture of fun and learning, while ensuring a high standard of care and educational quality.

    + Supervise the day-to-day operations of preschool and infant/toddler classrooms.

    + Partner with internal and external teams to provide integrated services for children with diverse needs.

    + Ensure the smooth operation of our programs, providing guidance, mentorship, and professional development opportunities for your team.

    What We’re Looking For:

    + Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire, motivate, and guide a diverse group of educators.

    + Experience in early childhood education and special education, including leadership experience in managing teams.

    + A passion for creating a positive, engaging, and joyful learning environment for children and staff alike

    + A commitment to collaboration, community, and continuous learning.

    What We Offer:

    + Starting salary range of$58,000–$70,000, depending on experience.

    + A competitive benefits package, including a variety of healthcare options for families and individuals.

    + Funding and paid time for continuing education to help you grow in your career.

    + Retirement investment with employer match to help you plan for the future.

    + Paid vacation for school holidays and breaks, plus paid sick time.

    + 20% discount on childcare services for children of full-time staff.

     

    At Racker, we believe in the power of joy and fun, and we know that a great leader can make all the difference in the lives of children, families, and staff. If you are ready to lead with passion, creativity, and a sense of purpose, we would love to hear from you!

     

    Apply Today to Join Our Team and Make a Difference!

    Responsibilities

    + Ensure that Racker ECS complies with relevant laws, regulations and rules, including but not limited to NY State Ed and OCFS

    + Organize and manage staff, site, and services in a clear and efficient manner that effectively utilizes resources

    + Facilitate creation of environment where all people know they belong

    + Collaborate with ECS leadership team

    + Serve as a representative of the program to outside organizations and funding sources

    + Attend meetings and speak to community groups representing Racker ECS

    + Work with other staff members in developing agency philosophy, planning and overseeing issues that affect Racker ECS

    + Complete applications and reports required by State and other funding sources

    Qualifications

    + Education/Certification: Bachelor’s Degree in early childhood education, special education , or related human services/educational field preferred; fingerprinting clearance; clearance from New York State Central Registry

    + Skills/Abilities : Effective management skills in program planning, development and evaluation, financial management and human resource management; demonstrated ability in administration and personnel supervision; skills in interpersonal relationships; oral and written communication skills

    + Knowledge: Two (2) years relevant administrative experience; experience with education inclusion; knowledge of policies and regulations from the State Department of Education, Office of Children and Family Services and the Department of Health

     

    Our approach to Diversity and Inclusion -

     

    "A world where all people know they belong."

     

    Job LocationsUS-NY-Ithaca

     

    Category Early Childhood