Head Start is a federally funded preschool program delivering services to 3 and 4-year old children and their families in core areas of early learning, health, and family well-being. Enjoy working the school calendar!

Under the supervision of the Special Services Coordinator, the assistant is responsible for supporting the development and coordination of services to children with special needs (Dutchess and Greene countries). This includes monitoring, observation and direct work with teaching teams, mental health support and knowledge, and compliance with various regulatory bodies.  

Job Responsibilities:

• Supports Special Services office to coordinator services for children in Astor SED classrooms.
• Provides resources to education staff regarding child development, challenging behavior, and special teaching techniques in conjunction with the Education Services Team.
• Observes specific children in the classroom environment.
• Consults with staff regarding adapting then environment to meet the needs of children and formulate a plan for service delivery.
• Assists center staff in working closely with parents of children with special needs including ongoing communication, referrals, conferences, and home visits.
• Supports home-based staff to ensure quality mental health service and developmentally appropriate activities during visits, including accompanying staff to home as needed.
• Collaborates with primary prevention specialist to complete consultations as needed. Supports the Pyramid Team and implementation of the Pyramid model program wide.
• Attends CPSE meetings upon request.
• Completes TCI training and acts as a support to classroom teams and home visitors.
• Monitors Child Plus for compliance with program expectations for documentation.
• Demonstrates knowledge of regulations set forth by New York State Education Department, the Bureau of Early Intervention, the Office f Children and Family Services, and Head Start Performance Standards.
• Supports the Special Services Office with tuition billing and associated paperwork.
• Participates in other assignments deemed necessary for the successful operations of the Early Childhood Programs.

What we provide:

• Offers four personal days. 
• Full benefit package and ongoing professional development at no cost to staff. 
• Enjoy time off per the School Calendar. 
• Sick time is provided. 
• Fully paid individual long-term disability and life insurance. 
• Eligible for participation in agency medical and dental plan both individual and family, with small employee contribution. 
• Opportunities to make a difference in the lives of children and families in need.
• Collaboration with a team of dedicated professionals in a supportive and dynamic environment.
• Room for growth and advancement within the organization.
• Child Development Associate credential training provided at no cost to the staff

Join Astor Services – Apply Now!

Do you meet the qualifications above? Are you ready to take the next step in your career and join a mission-driven organization dedicated to improving the lives of children and families? We want to hear from you! Your credentials and compassion can bring about positive change for a child in need. Apply now to become a part of the Astor Services team.

Astor Services, a leading provider of behavioral and mental health services in the Hudson Valley and The Bronx, is dedicated to nurturing the emotional and mental well-being of children, adolescents, and families. With a history spanning over seven decades, we are committed to providing comprehensive care and support to help our clients thrive. 

Want to know why our team loves working at Astor? Check out our website for our employee testimonials and discover their stories!

You must have:

· Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood education or related fields.

· 5 plus years working in an Early Childhood setting, including work with children with special needs.

· Able to collaborate with teaching teams, communicate professionally and respectfully with parents, woks with Leadership Team members.

You should have:

· NYS students with disabilities (birth-second) Teacher Certification preferred.

· Microsoft Office experience preferred (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). 

· Supervisor experience preferred.