Staffing Pattern and Required Credentials

POSITION

CREDENTIALS REQUIRED

NAME

DIRECTOR
(Manage Multiple Sites)

Minimum Master’s Degree in Relevant Field
5 Years Supervisory Experience
Development Experience;                           
Excellent Communication Skills;             
Multitask 

Diane Spann

EDUCATION DIRECTOR
(Manage Staff at Multiple Sites)

Minimum Master’s Degree in Early Childhood 3 Years Supervisory Experience
NYS Certification
Curriculum Specialist

Sharon Smith

SITE I STAFF

SOCIAL SERVICE/PARENT INVOLV.  COORD. (SITE I)

Minimum Bachelor’s Degree and or Equivalent Experience;                     
FDA Credentials
Excellent Communication Skills;              
Minimum 1 year Supervisory Experience 

Marie Bernard

FAMILY ASSISTANT

Minimum Associates Degree and or Equivalent Experience
Excellent Organizational Skills
 

Josephine Johnson

FAMILY WORKER

Minimum High School;                               
 FDA Credentials

Alexander Martinez

HEAD TEACHER

Minimum Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood or Related Field
NYS Certification Preferred or Must Pass;                                    
Early Childhood Experience

Nydia Perez

HEAD TEACHER

Minimum Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood or Related Field
NYS Certification Preferred or Must Pass;                                     
Early Childhood Experience 

VACANT

TEACHER ASSISTANT

Minimum High School plus CDA Certificate;                                
Early Childhood Experience
 

Tanya Figueroa

TEACHER ASSISTANT

Minimum High School plus CDA Certificate;                                
Early Childhood Experience
 

Barbara Abdella

COOK

Minimum High School;                                 
 NYC Dept. of Health Food Handler’s Certificate
Must Be Able to Write Well;                        
Organizational Ability
Excellent Cook;                                               
Excellent Hygiene

Robin Jacobus

COOK’S HELPER

Minimum High School;                                 
NYC Dept. of Health Food Handler’s Certificate
Excellent Cook;                                              
Excellent Hygiene 

Clarence Hayward

CUSTODIAN/DRIVER

Minimum High School
Knowledge of NYC Dept. of Health Regulations;       
Knowledge of Cleaning Chemicals
Ability to Safely and Effectively Use Cleaning Materials and Tools
NYSDL in Good Standing 

Sahara Thrower

CUSTODIAN’S HELPER

Minimum High School
Knowledge of NYC Dept. of Health Regulations;                      
Knowledge of Cleaning Chemicals
Ability to Safely and Effectively Use Cleaning Materials and Tools
 

Timothy Howell

SECRETARY-BKKPR.

Minimum Associate Degree in Accounting or Related Field
Excellent Communication Skills
Knowledge of Managing Multiple Funding Streams                       
Multitask

Nicole Eadie-Smith

RECORD’S CLERK

Minimum High School
Knowledge of Office Systems

 

VACANT

SITE II STAFF

SOCIAL SERVICE/ PARENT INVOLV.  COORD. (SITE II)

Minimum Bachelor’s Degree and or Equivalent Experience;                     
FDA Credentials
Excellent Communication Skills;              
Minimum 1 year Supervisory Experience 

Anne Jernigan

FAMILY ASSISTANT

Minimum Associates Degree and or Equivalent Experience
Excellent Organizational Skills
 

Doris Smith

FAMILY WORKER

Minimum High School;                               
FDA Credentials Preferred 

Lissette McClean

HEAD TEACHER

Minimum Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood or Related Field
NYS Certification Preferred or Must Pass;                                    
Early Childhood Experience

Quiyana Thomas

HEAD TEACHER

Minimum Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood or Related Field
NYS Certification Preferred or Must Pass;                                    
Early Childhood Experience

Heidi Hernandez

TEACHER ASSISTANT

Minimum High School plus CDA Certificate;                                
Early Childhood Experience 

Leola Southall

TEACHER ASSISTANT

Minimum High School plus CDA Certificate;                                
Early Childhood Experience 

Chekima Smalls

COOK’S HELPER

Minimum High School;                                 
NYC Dept. of Health Food Handler’s Certificate
Excellent Cook;                                               
Excellent Hygiene 

Meriya Medina

CUSTODIAN

Minimum High School
Knowledge of NYC Dept. of Health Regulations;                      
Knowledge of Cleaning Chemicals
Ability to Safely and Effectively Use Cleaning Materials and Tools

Melvin Jacobus

SPECIAL NEEDS TEACHER

Minimum Master’s Degree in Early Childhood and Special Education or Related Field
NYS Certification Certified
Early Childhood Experience
 

Allison Kaplan

TEACHER’S AIDE

  Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood and Special Education or Related Field
  Early Childhood Experience

Elena Romero

SPEECH PATHOLOGIST

Minimum Master Degree in Speech Pathology & Audiology
2 Years Experience with Early Childhood Populations
 

THERACARE

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

Minimum Bachelor Degree in Occupational Therapy;                       
Board Certified
Years Experience with Early Childhood Populations
 

THERACARE

PHYSICAL THERAPIST

Minimum Bachelor Degree in Physical Therapy;                               
Board Certified
2 Years Experience with Early Childhood Populations
 

THERACARE

 

PROGRAM NUTRITIONIST

Minimum Master Degree in Nutrition & Health specializing in young children
Board Certified
2 Years Experience with Early Childhood Populations
 

Michelle Jackson

PROGRAM MENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST

Minimum Doctorate Degree in Psychology specializing in Early Childhood Populations
Board Certified
2 Years Experience with Early Childhood Populations

Dr. Doreen Stewart

For more information on staff, employment opportunities, and other personnel related inquiries please contact the Addie Mae Collins Personnel Committee.