Education Director

Amazing Explorers Academy•Pittsboro, NC

3d•$50,000 - $60,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Education Director ensures AEA’s educational offerings and programs meet company standards in Infant through School Age classrooms, including the STEAM/Atelier classroom. The role supervises classroom teachers and works with the Director to select, supervise, train, and develop teachers. The Education Director also assumes the Director’s duties in their absence and assists with management responsibilities. The position is responsible for opening and closing the school at least 50% of the time and may step into a classroom as a teacher when needed to maintain child-teacher ratios. The role oversees daily school operations and staff, regulatory compliance, staff development, safety, family and community engagement, marketing, and the school’s financial performance. The Education Director may work directly with children, help maintain classroom cleanliness, and prepare or serve meals. The position is performed in person.

Requirements

Meet all state requirements for a Director position.
Meet background-check, fingerprinting, education, and experience standards established by the state and accreditation agent.
Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Curriculum, or a related field is required.
At least two years of experience in a licensed childcare school, including at least one year in a management or supervisory position.
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing in English.
Meet company driving standards where applicable.
Ability to travel approximately 5–20% of the time.
Ability to multitask, respond to email promptly, and keep systems and the AEA app up to date.
Ability to direct, teach, and encourage staff.
Good interpersonal skills for working with staff and parents.
Evidence of emotional intelligence and sound judgment in crisis situations.
Ability to move quickly, bend, stoop, climb ladders, and regularly lift or carry up to 50 pounds.
Ability to stand for long periods, up to 95% of the shift.
Ability to occasionally work in temperatures above 100°F or below 32°F, walk on slippery or uneven surfaces, and climb ladders or work on elevated structures.
Ability to tolerate high noise levels and moderate exposure to hazards and childhood illnesses.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree is listed as preferred in the education section.
One year of teaching experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensure educational offerings and programs meet company standards across Infant through School Age classrooms, including the STEAM/Atelier classroom.
Supervise classroom teachers and work with the Director to select, supervise, train, and develop teachers.
Assume the Director’s duties in their absence and assist with management duties.
Open and close the school at least 50% of the time.
Step into classrooms as needed to maintain child-teacher ratios.
Maintain accountability in all aspects of school operations.
Work with the Director to ensure compliance with state-mandated teacher-child ratios, applicable statutes and regulations, wage and hour laws, and company policies and procedures.
Oversee and maintain required state training hours.
Manage human resources records and maintain teacher files in accordance with regulatory, accreditation, and corporate guidelines.
Recruit, hire, terminate, train, and develop staff; establish performance standards; communicate expectations; and provide praise and coaching.
Manage day-to-day center operations and supervise school staff.
Train new staff in a blended learning environment and classroom setting.
Supervise staff and monitor program quality-control metrics.
Coach employees, develop career plans and talent pipelines, and set annual goals for performance reviews and continuous improvement.
Promote innovation, empowerment, and accountability, including through innovation awards.
Plan staff work schedules to cover classrooms and maintain required ratios.
Develop in-service training based on staff career plans.
Coordinate monthly staff meetings and authorize vacation and days-off requests.
Create staff newsletters and update staff-room teacher boards.
Maintain facility maintenance schedules and repairs according to company requirements or owner direction.
Maintain a safe and healthy learning environment, follow procedures for injuries and accidents, communicate hazards, and conduct routine safety audits.
Report suspected child abuse or neglect to the appropriate local agencies or hotlines as required by law.
Foster a positive work environment by modeling professional behavior.
Monitor school cleanliness, complete or oversee cleaning tasks, ensure daily cleaning checklists are completed, and keep the school tour-ready.
Prepare, cook, and/or serve meals as needed.
Perform other duties assigned by the Area Manager and/or school owner.
Follow AEA branding guidelines for social media postings.
Record visitors and tours in the AEA app; conduct or participate in tours for prospective families; and correspond with prospective families about curriculum, costs, and other questions.
Contact leads and visitors, participate in community events and professional associations, and build relationships with parents.
Update social media according to AEA guidelines and communicate with cultural sensitivity.
Maintain awareness of community resources that can support children and families.
Send parents a monthly newsletter about curriculum, events, and other information.
Meet with parents to discuss situations and develop improvement plans, and develop parent education programs.
Understand school financial performance, including tuition goals and payroll percentages.
Post weekly tuition charges and collect payments.
Reconcile payroll hours and timecards.
Analyze operating statements, school statistics, personnel reports, enrollment information, and other data.
Maintain accurate financial accounting of school operations, protect company assets, and assume full profit-and-loss accountability for the school.