Preschool Educational Director

The Learning Experience • Brooklyn, NY

113d

About The Position

We are looking for someone who is passionate, driven, and loves the field of education to join our wonderful team at our center in Brooklyn! As leaders in the early education industry, our people are given the opportunity to do their best every day in our state-of-the-art centers. Center Directors influence the growth and development of both children and teachers, creating an environment of collaboration and community that encourages everyone to thrive.

Requirements

• Must have Certification of Education as per New York State regulation Rules
• Two or more years of center leadership/management experience highly preferred; 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
• Bachelor's degree in ECE or related field highly preferred
• Strong knowledge of state licensing rules and regulations
• CPR and First Aid Certification highly preferred
• Must meet state specific guidelines for the role

Nice To Haves

• Experience in early childhood education
• Leadership training or certifications
• Additional certifications in child development

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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 in 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)
• Discounted child care
• TLE Cares
• Health care
• Dental
• Vision

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Social Assistance
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees