Preschool Educational Director

The Learning Experience • Brooklyn, NY

5d • $85,000 - $95,000

About The Position

Looking for someone who is passionate, driven and loves the field of education to join our wonderful team at our center in Brooklyn! https://thelearningexperience.com/centers/brooklyn-greenpoint/ We are leaders in the early education industry and our people are given the opportunity to do their best every day, in our state-of-the-art centers. Center Directors at influence the growth and development of both children and teachers. They create an environment of collaboration and community, encouraging everyone to thrive.

Requirements

• New York State regulation Rules: Must have New York State Certification in B-2 or Equivalent.
• At least one year of center leadership/management experience required.
• Must have Early Childhood (Birth-2) Certification
• Must have professional teaching experience with infant to preschool children.
• Strong knowledge of state licensing rules and regulations.
• Must meet state specific guidelines for the role.

Nice To Haves

• Two or more years of center leadership/management experience highly preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in ECE or related field highly preferred.
• CPR and First Aide Certification highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• PEOPLE LEADERSHIP Identifies, schedules and interviews teacher candidates; Builds networks of external future talent
• Conducts classroom observations, evaluations and provides feedback that motivates and encourages learning.
• Manages team to ensure curriculum is executed in alignment with brand standards; Uses a growth mindset to train, coach and develop for the future
• Listens objectively to employee concerns and plans a recommended course of action
• Builds and communicates weekly schedules
• Daily management of classroom ratios
• Manages new hire paperwork and all employee files in compliance with state licensing regulations
• Builds and communicates center schedules to ensure appropriate ratios are always intact and labor is effectively managed to budget.
• CUSTOMER FOCUS Leads tour with prospective families, highlighting key features/points of difference with our curriculum, teacher tenure/quality, etc.
• Regularly communicates with families regarding student progress
• Executes “parent pleasers”
• Execution of our Show and Tell
• Regularly audits and maintains all records and files for students and teachers
• Ensures the physical environment and health/safety standards are full compliance with local and state licensing regulations
• Manages relationships with state licensors and conducts center evaluations
• Responsible for accident/incident reporting
• Medication management
• Conducts monthly emergency safety drills
• Manages new customer administration and files in compliance with state licensing regulations

Benefits

• Bonus based on performance
• Company parties
• Employee discounts
• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Training & development
• 401(k)
• PTO
• Discounted child care
• TLE Cares
• Health care
• Dental
• Vision
• 401K
• Bonus Structure

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees