NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
Borough Director, Bureau of Childcare
NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, New York, New York, us, 10261
Borough Director, Bureau of Childcare
– The NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene seeks an experienced leader to oversee the Bronx licensing office of the Bureau of Child Care.
The Bureau of Child Care ensures that child care services in New York City operate in compliance with the New York City Health Code and New York State Social Services regulations and are licensed or permitted as required by law. It monitors child care programs to protect children's health and safety, and works to improve and expand high-quality programs supporting early childhood development.
Duties Will Include But Not Be Limited To
Manage the borough's office, inspection, licensing and enforcement operations.
Oversee issuance of permits, licenses and registrations to child care operators within the borough of Bronx.
Direct a diverse workforce of more than 50 supervisors, inspection staff and office‑based employees.
Oversee data collection and reporting to monitor performance, inform strategic planning and guide bureau decision‑making.
Review and inform enforcement actions involving child care providers, including suspensions and revocations of permits.
Interpret NYC Health Code regulations and bureau policies and procedures to ensure consistent application of regulatory requirements.
Ensure timely response and determination of complaints and critical incidents.
Represent the bureau in cooperation with other governmental agencies and community organizations to establish and improve quality standards in the child‑care delivery system.
Preferred Skills
Extensive working knowledge of city, state and federal child‑care regulations and the operational landscape of the NYC child‑care delivery system.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to think outside the box to analyze and modify organizational structures with an eye toward improvement, accountability and control.
Ability to distill complex material and data into actionable recommendations.
Proven record of working effectively with a diverse workforce, program operators, and various stakeholders.
Demonstrated leadership and supervisory abilities.
Why You Should Work For Us
Loan Forgiveness: Eligible employees may qualify for federal/state loan forgiveness and repayment assistance programs that reduce or forgive loan balances.
Benefits: City employees enjoy unmatched benefits, including a premium‑free health insurance plan that saves over $10K annually, a public‑sector defined benefit pension plan, a tax‑deferred savings program, and a robust worksite wellness program.
Work From Home Policy: Depending on your position, you may work up to two days during the week from home.
Job Security: You enjoy greater job security than the private sector and contribute to making NYC a healthy place to live and work.
Minimum Qualifications
A master’s degree from an accredited college with a major in early childhood education and five (5) years of full‑time paid experience as the director of a school devoted largely or exclusively to nursery and/or kindergarten groups that employs at least two licensed teachers of early childhood education, or equivalent consultative experience. The background must include at least 30 semester hours in approved educational courses, of which 12 semester hours were in supervised student practice teaching in a nursery school, kindergarten or primary grades.
Education and/or experience equivalent to the above, with the requirement that all candidates possess at least a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college with a major in early childhood education.
Residency Requirement: NYC residency is not required for this title.
$66,066.00 – $117,000.00
The NYC Health Department is an inclusive equal‑opportunity employer committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation to all individuals. To request accommodation for the application or interview process, contact Sye‑Eun Ahn, Director of the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, at sahn1@health.nyc.gov or 347‑396‑6549.
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– The NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene seeks an experienced leader to oversee the Bronx licensing office of the Bureau of Child Care.
The Bureau of Child Care ensures that child care services in New York City operate in compliance with the New York City Health Code and New York State Social Services regulations and are licensed or permitted as required by law. It monitors child care programs to protect children's health and safety, and works to improve and expand high-quality programs supporting early childhood development.
Duties Will Include But Not Be Limited To
Manage the borough's office, inspection, licensing and enforcement operations.
Oversee issuance of permits, licenses and registrations to child care operators within the borough of Bronx.
Direct a diverse workforce of more than 50 supervisors, inspection staff and office‑based employees.
Oversee data collection and reporting to monitor performance, inform strategic planning and guide bureau decision‑making.
Review and inform enforcement actions involving child care providers, including suspensions and revocations of permits.
Interpret NYC Health Code regulations and bureau policies and procedures to ensure consistent application of regulatory requirements.
Ensure timely response and determination of complaints and critical incidents.
Represent the bureau in cooperation with other governmental agencies and community organizations to establish and improve quality standards in the child‑care delivery system.
Preferred Skills
Extensive working knowledge of city, state and federal child‑care regulations and the operational landscape of the NYC child‑care delivery system.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to think outside the box to analyze and modify organizational structures with an eye toward improvement, accountability and control.
Ability to distill complex material and data into actionable recommendations.
Proven record of working effectively with a diverse workforce, program operators, and various stakeholders.
Demonstrated leadership and supervisory abilities.
Why You Should Work For Us
Loan Forgiveness: Eligible employees may qualify for federal/state loan forgiveness and repayment assistance programs that reduce or forgive loan balances.
Benefits: City employees enjoy unmatched benefits, including a premium‑free health insurance plan that saves over $10K annually, a public‑sector defined benefit pension plan, a tax‑deferred savings program, and a robust worksite wellness program.
Work From Home Policy: Depending on your position, you may work up to two days during the week from home.
Job Security: You enjoy greater job security than the private sector and contribute to making NYC a healthy place to live and work.
Minimum Qualifications
A master’s degree from an accredited college with a major in early childhood education and five (5) years of full‑time paid experience as the director of a school devoted largely or exclusively to nursery and/or kindergarten groups that employs at least two licensed teachers of early childhood education, or equivalent consultative experience. The background must include at least 30 semester hours in approved educational courses, of which 12 semester hours were in supervised student practice teaching in a nursery school, kindergarten or primary grades.
Education and/or experience equivalent to the above, with the requirement that all candidates possess at least a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college with a major in early childhood education.
Residency Requirement: NYC residency is not required for this title.
$66,066.00 – $117,000.00
The NYC Health Department is an inclusive equal‑opportunity employer committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation to all individuals. To request accommodation for the application or interview process, contact Sye‑Eun Ahn, Director of the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, at sahn1@health.nyc.gov or 347‑396‑6549.
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