Assistant Director of Early Education Services

Company: Odyssey House INC
Location: New York City
Posted on: February 17, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description TITLE : Assistant Director of Early Educational Services REPORTS : Director of Early Educational Services (Daycare Director) PROGRAM : George Rosenfeld Center for Recovery (GRCR) - 13 Hell Gate Circle New York, NY 10035 PAY: $70,000 - $80,000 Our Mission: Since 1967, Odyssey House has been providing innovative services and programs to a broad population of individuals and families struggling with substance use and mental health disorders. Odyssey House helps New Yorkers of all ages—and across all five boroughs—beat drugs and alcohol with highly individualized treatment programs. Odyssey House provides high quality, holistic treatment impacting all major life spheres, including: psychological, physical, social, family, educational and spiritual in order to support personal rehabilitation, renewal and family restoration. If that sounds different than other treatment programs, you’re right. Because Odyssey is where recovery gets real. In addition, Odyssey House offers: A 35-hour work week (as opposed to a 40-hour work week) Vacation Plan and Holiday Schedule Life Insurance Medical Insurance (Two Plans) Dental and Vision Insurance Additional Insurance Coverages (hospitalization, accidental, critical illness coverage) Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Flexible Spending Account/Health Reimbursement Account 403(b) Plan Corporate Counseling Associates (CCA) EAP benefit Ability Assist Counseling Services (through The Hartford) Commuter Benefits Educational Assistance Programs Special shopping discounts through ADP Marketplace and PlumBenefits RUFit?! Fitness Program Pet Insurance Legal Assistance Optum Financial Service through ConnectYourCare Benefit Advocacy Center through Gallagher MAJOR FUNCTIONS: The Assistant Director of Early Educational Services is responsible for supporting the Deputy Director of Educational Services with the day-to-day operation and coordination of all Odyssey House Early Educational Services. She/he is responsible for supporting all childcare workers, assistant teachers and teachers within oversight of job performance, guidance of all program employees and for the direct supervision of designated subordinate staff. She/he is responsible for maintaining compliance with New York City Department of Health & Mental Hygiene, the Bureau of Childcare regulations and assuring that early educational services are delivered in accordance with Odyssey House organizational standards. SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: The role of the Assistant Director of Education Services will be 50% administrative and 50% classroom support. Support the Director of Educational Services in developing and monitoring program systems, policies, and procedures. Support the Director of Educational Services in maintaining good relations with and act as liaison to the regulatory body, partnering agencies, referral sources, the community-at-large, and the corporate officers. Prepare informational material and documents for prospective parents. Supporting the teaching team in screening, assessment and school enrollment of all children newly admitted into the program. Supervise the maintenance of adequate and up-to-date school records on all children, as well as supervise record keeping responsibilities of staff in accordance with applicable regulatory standards and Odyssey House policies. Act as child advocate, assuring that all children’s rights are respected and that all parent’s grievances and complaints are addressed in a timely and equitable manner in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. Support the Director of Educational Services in ensuring coverage for the facility and maintain on-call telephone accessibility on an ongoing basis. Support the Deputy Director of Educational Services in all personnel actions, including recruitment, hiring, evaluation, promotion, disciplinary action and separation of program staff. Support the Deputy Director of Educational Services in assuring that all program staff members are adequately trained by providing and implementing formal orientation plans to all newly hired subordinate staff. Managing and supporting the Pantry with overall maintenance, ordering and organization. Observing classrooms and teaching staff and providing feedback in those observations. Support the Deputy Director of Educational Services in providing direct supervision for designated staff as per Odyssey House policies. Providing the Deputy Director of Educational Services in preparing written annual evaluations on staff under his/her supervision. Support the Deputy Director of Educational Services in conducting regular administrative meetings with staff. Support the Deputy Director of Educational Services in providing ongoing training for program staff and participate in Odyssey House in-service trainings. Coordinating all classroom meals, including menu preparation, and for the timely completion of all school lunch form documentation. Ensuring the overall cleanliness and maintenance of the classrooms and to ensure compliance with safety and physical plant standards. Comply with all Department of Health regulations and participate in the certification process. Lead quality management activities including ensuring that all Quality Assurance and Incident Reporting activities are conducted in accordance with Odyssey House policies and applicable regulatory standards. Support the Deputy Director of Educational Services in preparing all proposals and reports as needed including monthly reports and an annual work plan. Other relevant duties as assigned. REQUIREMENTS: EDUCATION/TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES New York State Initial or Permanent Teacher Certification (N-6) or (Birth – 2nd grade) and a master’s degree in early childhood education, Special Education or general Education are required. Experience working with families and children with special needs aged newborn to five and A minimum of two years’ experience as a group teacher in a program for children under five years of age; One (1) year of early educational supervisory and administrative experience preferred. Knowledge of NYC Department of Health Regulations and codes required. Knowledge of OASAS and ACS protocol. NYS Central Registry Check and fingerprint clearance required. Must have completed Child Abuse Reporting and School Safety and Violence Trainings. Proficiency with computer operation (Microsoft Word, Excel, Electronic Health Record and Outlook programs). Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including evenings. This position will require availability as needed including on call responsibilities. Odyssey House is an equal opportunity employer maintaining a non-discriminatory policy on hiring of its personnel. Odyssey House, and its operational divisions, will not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or citizen status in all employment decisions including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, demotion, downgrading, transfer, training, rate of pay or other forms of compensation, layoff, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment.

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