Preschool Education Director - Amazing Explorers Academy

Job description

MUST HAVE:

BA Early Childhood Education or related field

and 2 or more years lead teacher experience for children under 6 years old

Job Summary

The core role of this position is to ensure AEA's educational offerings/programs are delivered to company standards in the Infant through School Age classrooms, including in our STEAM/Atelier classroom. He or she will supervise the teachers assigned to each classroom and together with the Director helps to select, supervise, train and develop teachers for their program. This position also assumes Director duties in their absence and assists Director with management duties. He or she will be responsible for opening and closing of the school at least 50% of the time and may be required to step into a classroom and take on the teacher role when needed to maintain child teacher ratios.

JOB DUTIES, TASKS AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ability to multi-task, respond to emails in a timely manner, helps to keep systems and AEA APP up to date
• Accountability in all aspects of the operation in absence of the director
• Works with director to ensure school compliance with all state-mandated teacher-child ratios; state and municipal statutes and regulations relating to the operation of childcare Schools; state and federal wage and hour laws; and Company policies and procedures.
• Evidence of emotional intelligence, and ability which demonstrate the skill to show good judgment in handling crisis situations
• Ability to direct, teach, and encourage staff; Demonstrates good people skills in order to work with staff and parents
• Day to day operations of the center and overall maintains supervisory responsibility of all school staff in the absence of the director
• Supervise staff members, quality control metrics of the program
• Coach employees to improve performance
• Promote a culture of innovation, empowerment and accountability through innovation awards
• Responsible for ordering the school and classroom supplies on a weekly and/or monthly basis
• Assist in scheduling the staff and ensuring lunch breaks are covered
• Conducts school tours in accordance with AEA guidelines, enters tour information into AEA APP and helps keep the family information up to date.
• Works with the director to establish and maintain a safe and healthy learning environment by a) adhering to all Company procedures related to injuries and accidents and b) verbally communicating to students and staff regarding potential hazards or injuries; c) and routinely performing safety audits.
• Report suspected child abuse or neglect to local child protective agencies or child abuse hotlines as required by law.
• Documents all incident/accidents reports and advises parents and directors of situation
• Fosters a positive work environment by modeling appropriate and professional behavior.
• May work directly with children in classrooms as part of state-mandated ratios.
• Monitors cleanliness of the school. May clean classroom by sweeping, mopping, and disposing of trash. Ensures daily cleaning checklists are conducted and School is tour ready.
• May prepare, cook and/or serve meals
• On occasion may be responsible for transporting children as a “van/bus driver”
• Other duties as assigned by the director and/or owner

CURRICULUM IMPLEMENTATION

• The Curriculum Program Assistant Director will spend the majority of their working hours (min of 80% of the time) in the back of the building working, assisting, monitoring, mentoring, and training the teachers.
• Curriculum Program Assistant Director will review evidence of Student Learning, analyze and review evidence of student work including projects, presentations, and performances; assessment results; teacher observation records and checklists;
• Assure that teachers are following schedules, lesson plans and utilizing age appropriate materials and products.
• Prepares and participates in monthly curriculum planning meetings and sessions
• Develops teaching strategies by analyzing videotaped instructions, analysis of student learning, peer observations, will review and discuss with the director
• Identifies domains in which teachers need additional coaching.
• Meets on a weekly and monthly basis to review and discuss program philosophy, ensure correct implementation of the curriculum, framework and guidelines.
• Enhances instructional effectiveness that promotes student learning (Weekly)
• Assure that teachers are following schedules, lesson plans and products. (Weekly)
• Conduct classroom observations (weekly). The observation data collected will provide the basis for learning-focused dialogue, feedback, and reflection.
• Prepares training for new hires on program implementation and proper curriculum instruction along with direction from director
• Oversees the mentoring program as designated by AEA guidelines
• Responsible for ensuring that teachers are actively engaged with children and providing developmentally appropriate activities
• Ensures teachers are arranging classrooms in a manner that is consistent with the children's development, physical, and emotional levels.
• Ensures child assessments occur on a regular basis in Infant through School Age programs and classrooms
• Ensures parent teacher conferences are held at least twice a year in all classrooms and assessment reports are provided to parents in a timely manner
• Clearly establishes and models suitable child guidance techniques and standards
• Monitors parent and teacher interaction to ensure communication and proactive problem resolution
• Identifies domains in which teachers need additional coaching.
• Maintain classroom cubbies, pictures, sign in and out boards and classroom labels
• Responsible for all aspects of Book Fair
• Assists with all school events including promotion and coordination
• Responsible for summer camp /school holiday

CUSTOMER SERVICE & SALES AND MARKETING

• Builds relationship with the parents
• Updates social media following AEA guidelines
• Demonstrates cultural sensitivity in communications and works with families and children.
• Demonstrates an awareness of community resources for additional support of children and families.
• Works with the director to send parents a monthly newsletter with information about the curriculum, events and information.
• Enters tours and visitors into the AEA APP
• Conducts and participates in engaging tours with prospective families when director or administrative assistant is unavailable; conducting follow-up emails and phone calls
• Participates in all community and professional events

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

• Ability to understand the financial performance of the school including understanding of tuition goals and payroll percentages in the school.
• Post weekly tuition charges in the absence of the director
• Responsible for collecting payments
• Reconcile payroll hours/ Timecards in the absence of the director

MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Must meet all standards and requirements relating to background checks, fingerprinting, education and experience as set by the state and accreditation agent.
• Required an Associate Degree in any field.
• Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development or Curriculum or related field.
• Must have at minimum four (4) years of experience in a licensed childcare facility and at least two (2) years of experience in a licensed childcare school with at least one year in management or supervisory position.
• Must be able to communicate, both verbally and in writing, in the English language.
• Must meet Company driving standards where applicable.
• Travel approximately 5-20% of the time

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands and attributes checked below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the Director.

Lifting and carrying (maximum 50 lbs.)

Stooping, Bending

Kneeling, Squatting

Walking/Running

Standing 95% of day

Sitting

Climbing, Balancing (Ladder)

Close Vision (20” or less)

Pushing / Pulling

Distance Vision (20' or more)

Hearing

Speaking

Reaching

Reading and Writing

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $35,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person