Director of Education

Director of Education Key Responsibilities:
Leadership and Administration: Lead daily operations while upholding brand, regulatory and policy standards
Staff Management: Hire, train, supervise and support staff to build a positive, collaborative team
Curriculum and Program Development: Implement our proprietary Wonder of Learning® program*, designed to spark curiosity, support individual growth and inspire a lifelong love of learning
Family and Community Engagement: Build strong relationships with families and promote the School in the community
Health and Safety: In partnership with our Director of Operations, maintain a safe, clean and prepared environment for children, staff and visitors

Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree (Master’s preferred) in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Education, or a related field
NYS Teaching certification in Early Childhood Education, Childhood Education, or Special Education (Birth-2nd or 1st-6th)
At least three (3) years of experience teaching in early childhood education and at least one (1) year in a leadership role
Strong knowledge of child development, early learning best practices, team leadership, facilitating professional development, and instructional coaching.
Be a strong culture carrier and model the attitude, connection, and motivation expected of our incredible teachers
Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
A genuine love for children and commitment to high-quality education
Must pass required state background checks and meet state minimum education, experience and credential requirements

As the Education Director, the benefits you will receive include:
Twenty-Nine (29) paid personal days per year which includes twelve (12) paid personal days per calendar year, five (5) paid personal days between Christmas and New Year’s Day when the school is closed and seven (7) paid holidays per calendar year.
Five (5) sick days per year
Employer will match up to 3% of your contributions to the 401K plan
Employees will be eligible for annual performance-based pay increases
Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits
Subsidized health and dental insurance