Education Director

We are currently seeking Education Directors to lead several of our locations.

Beanstalk Child Care Academy, is a leading, full-service child care provider for children 0-5, offering a variety of services such as Early Intervention, Head Start, 3K, as well as after school programs. We support and accommodate our families' needs by providing a safe and nurturing child care experience. We provide a variety of programs throughout the city to accommodate children and family needs. Our outstanding team of professionals not only share a sense of purpose, they have tireless work ethic that stems from a deep commitment to caring. We always welcome talented, bilingual staff members of varying experience levels from within or near the communities we serve-dedicated individuals who want the opportunity to give back and make a lasting contribution.

The Ideal Ed Director is someone with the following skillsets:

• Ability to leverage business, sales, and marketing savvy to grow Beanstalks Education's presence in the community, leading to the growth of new families and children in our centers
• Hire, engage and develop a team of "Best In Class" educators to be passionate and committed professionals
• Partner with parents with a shared desire to provide the best care and education for their children
• Cultivate positive relationships with families, teachers, state licensing authorities, community contacts, and corporate partners

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for Facilities Management, Staffing Management, Program Administration and Parental Communication and Involvement.
• Facilities Management- Work with teachers to ensure that all classrooms are safe, attractive and developmentally appropriate.
• Staffing Management -Supervise the overall program including office manager, teachers, teaching assistants, family workers, janitors and cook.
• Program Administration- Ensure compliance with all state and local licensing regulations.
• Parental Communication and Involvement- Familiarize parents with school policies and provide new parents with orientation. Assist parents to plan, facilitate and coordinate services for children with disabilities and behavioral needs.

Required Skills and Experience:

• NYS Certification for Early Childhood Education (Birth to Grade 2)
• Student Building Leadership/Student District Leadership Certification (Preferred)
• Two years or more of teaching and supervising experience in a similar position
• Ability to build relationships with families and staff and create a dynamic environment where play and discovery go hand-in-hand.
• Outstanding customer service skills, strong organizational skills, and the ability to multi-task and manage multiple situations effectively.
• Familiarity with the Creative Curriculum, ECERS and Teaching Strategies Gold

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $84,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Bronx, NY 10456: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person