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4 Mar
2024
Principal or Vice Principal School Director (Education Director)
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Job Description
EDUCATION DIRECTOR
The Education Director is responsible for overseeing all operational and program planning of the Preschool. Responsibilities include supervision of Preschool, Curriculum Planning/development, staff training, family relations, community support, and supporting the needs of the Preschool.
The Director shall possess energy, passion, and strong leadership skills to promote a warm and nurturing environment for children, parents, teachers, and community alike.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Oversee all aspects of the Preschool, including daily operations & administration, teacher hiring, parent relations, and set educational goals
- Oversee the implementation of a Reggio-inspired Mandarin Immersion curriculum for the preschool
- Responsible for ensuring that preschool is compliant with local Health Codes
- Supervise and train the Teachers and Administrative staff
- Oversee all professional development for the preschool staff and coordinate with outside consultants on educational matters
- Develop and coordinate teacher orientation, training, and annual evaluations
- Assist teachers with tasks as needed (e.g. guidance on setting up appropriate activities, portfolios, administrative tasks, parent meetings, etc.) and ongoing email communication with families
- Work with the Executive Director on all budget items for the Preschool, including annual and monthly budget updates and submissions, and ongoing oversight of the preschool budget
- Must be familiar with ECERs, ITERs, CLASS rating system
Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field required
- 2 or more years’ experience as a Education Director
- Firm understanding of the Emilia-Reggio approach a plus
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as computer skills
- Demonstrated strong supervisory, management, mentorship, and interpersonal skills
- Solid working knowledge of Early Childhood Education and NYC Dept. of Health and Mental Hygiene, Article 47 of the NYC Health Code
- Experience in a management or supervisory role
Benefits:
- Health benefits.
- Discounts for employee’s children on all our programs
- 401K and commuter benefits
- Paid Holidays and school breaks
Benefit Conditions:
- Only full-time employees eligible
Work Remotely
- No