Certified Education Director

Job DescriptionThe Learning Experience (TLE) - Clinton Hill is seeking candidates for the position of Educational Director. The Educational Director will be responsible for implementing curriculum, managing all program-related aspects and enrollments of a childcare and early learning center in the Clinton Hill neighborhood of Brooklyn to serve up to 151 children from 6 weeks to five years of age. The Educational Director will be a highly energetic individual with a passion for childcare, genuine love for children and a strong commitment to education. The Educational Coordinator will report to the franchisee owner of The Learning Experience - Clinton Hill and the Center Director.

Benefits:

• 10 (ten) vacation days, and five (5) sick days by accrual after 90-day introductory period.
• Paid holidays, including extended breaks: Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Leftover Day, New Year's, MLK Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, August Break (5 days), Winter Break (6 days).
• 401k retirement plan after initial 6 months of employment.
• Training and Development
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance,
• Short/ Long-Term Disability,
• Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance

Core qualities we're seeking as we build our team:

• Flexibility with day-to-day operational and staff needs.
• Organized with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Responsive to families' needs; good phone mannerisms.
• Highly energetic, creative, multitaskers who can think on the fly.
• Team players with a positive, 'can-do anything' attitude and professionals who are on-time and dedicated to their jobs.

Principal Areas of Responsibility:Educational Leadership and Mentorship

• Interviews teacher candidates along with the Center Director; Assists in building networks of external future talent.
• Manages classroom staff for a high-expectations, high-achievement performance culture by maintaining a positive team environment, while addressing any staffing issues promptly.
• Conducts regular classroom observations, evaluations, and provides feedback that motivates and encourages learning.
• Uses a growth mindset to train, coach, and develop teaching staff based on their identified areas of improvement.
• Listens objectively to employee concerns and plans a recommended course of action.
• Serves as a liaison for the Department of Education 3K for All and PreK for All programs constituents and assists teachers in implementation of DOE standards.

Parent Engagement Focus

• Leads tours with prospective families, highlighting key features and points of difference of our curriculum, teacher tenure/quality, etc.
• Manages enrollments and leads tracking system, including classroom assignments and rosters.
• Oversees children's files and onboards all new students from enrollment to start date.
• Regularly communicates with families regarding student progress.
• Oversees teachers' use of the parent communication app.
• Ensures the physical environment and health/safety standards are in full compliance with local and state licensing regulations.

Minimum Requirements:

• Must possess a CURRENT NYS TEACHING CERTIFICATION: B-2 or N-6 required.
• At least two years direct experience in the early childhood field.
• Ability to maintain strong relationships with families and team members
• Must have a Bachelor's degree in ECE or related field.
• Two or more years of teaching experience in a program serving children 6 years of age and under required.
• Must have professional teaching experience with infant to preschool children.
• Strong knowledge of state licensing rules and regulations.
• CPR and First Aid Certification highly preferred.
• Must meet state specific guidelines.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire others.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Exceptional time management, organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Highly detail-oriented.
• Ability and willingness to work a flexible full-time schedule that may include weekends and holidays.

About The Learning Experience - Clinton Hill

TLE - Clinton Hill is a high-quality childcare and early childhood learning center. Using child-centric activities and play, combined with a research-based curriculum, TLE - Clinton Hill covers all aspects of a child's most important developmental years. TLE - Clinton Hill works hard to nurture a more diverse and inclusive generation of children. We ensure to educate our children to see the differences in each and every one of us, and in all humans with comfort and love. By Learning, Playing and Growing, children will flourish in a newly constructed 12,000-square-foot facility with an indoor playground serving children from six weeks to six years of age. We believe in the importance of working and learning in a beautiful environment, focusing on classroom design, creative process art, and engaging children with high-quality materials. It is important for members of our team to participate in on-going professional development in order to keep up with the ever-changing trends in the field of early childhood education. Our goal is to provide growth opportunities to team members who demonstrate flexibility, growth mindset, cooperative teamwork, receptiveness to feedback and excellent communication skills towards coworkers, children and families. The Learning Experience - Clinton Hill is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We encourage those who share our values to apply.

Compensation: $80,000.00 per year

The Learning Experience

At The Learning Experience, we make early education joyful, engaging and fun so children are happy to learn, play and grow

Our curriculum focuses on the six ages and stages of early childhood development and engages children in hands-on learning activities that encourage them to explore and solve problems at their own rate of development. This forms a foundation for kids to Learn, Play and Grow under the care of our nurturing teachers and staff.

At TLE, we've created a full cast of characters that become our little learners' educators, partners and friends through their preschool education journey. Each character has a unique personality and area of interest and brings learning to life by allowing children to explore the world through fun and imagination.

TLE Cares Benefits Package - Because we care about you

Our Center proudly offers TLE Cares, a comprehensive benefits package for all team members. All premiums for TLE Cares are fully paid by our Center's owner, with no cost to our employees.

TLE Cares includes:

• - Dental & Vision Insurance
• - Short & Long-term Disability Insurance
• - Life Insurance
• - Employee Assistance Program
• - Lifemart Employee Discount Program

This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to The Learning Experience Corporate.