Program Leader

Are you passionate about early childhood education and empowering young minds? Do you have the skills to lead and inspire a room full adults and children? Happy Day Play is seeking dedicated and enthusiastic Program Leaders to join our mission of transforming early education for all families.

This listing is for part-time positions at both Happy Day Play locations, Mid-Island and South Shore in Staten Island, NY. This position offers a competitive hourly rate commensurate with experience.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and facilitate interactive and engaging regular educational meet ups for caregivers and their children aged 0 to 5.

  • Utilize effective communication skills to facilitate natural group discussions and offer guidance on parenting techniques and best practices, while building a sense of community among parents, encouraging collaboration and the exchange of experiences and knowledge.

  • Guide and support parents in understanding their child’s various developmental milestones, offering general strategies and techniques to enhance their child’s growth and family involvement in achieving these goals.

  • Create a safe and nurturing space where parents feel comfortable sharing their thoughts, questions, and concerns about parenting and child development.

  • Ensure program quality and adherence to set standards, collaborating with other program leaders to ensure consistent and coordinated delivery of programming, daily operations and maintenance.

  • Collaborate with curriculum developers to enhance and refine program content, related social media content and more as needed.

  • Stay updated with the latest research and trends in early childhood education and family support, naturally incorporating innovative practices into the program.

  • Maintain accurate records of attendance and participant feedback.

Requirements

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are crucial for effectively engaging with children, parents, and other staff. Your ability to convey information clearly and compassionately ensures meaningful interactions and effective collaboration.

  • Previous experience in working with children ages 0 to 5. This essential for understanding their unique developmental needs, abilities, and characteristics. This experience may have been gained through employment in early childhood education centers, preschools, daycares, at-home environments or similar settings. We will consider a combination of education, experience, and relevant certifications when evaluating candidates for positions!

  • Have a proven track record of effectively engaging and interacting with young children and their families, fostering their growth, and creating a positive learning environment. This experience should encompass facilitating age-appropriate activities, promoting social-emotional development, and supporting early learning experiences.

  • Possess the ability to establish a rapport with young children and their families in real-time, building trust, and creating a nurturing and supportive relationship. Experience in addressing the unique needs and challenges that arise in this age group, such as language development, motor skills development, and socialization, is beneficial.

  • Degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field is preferred (e.g. Psychology, Special Education, Speech-Language Pathology, Family Studies, Human Development, Communications, etc.) Other degrees will be considered with relevant experience.

Apply Today

Thank you for your interest in joining the Happy Day Play team! To apply for a position, please fill out the information below and send an email to careers@happydayplay.com with your resume and any relevant certifications attached. We appreciate your attention to detail and look forward to reviewing your application.