Job Overview:
The Education Director position at NY Kids Club & NY Preschool is a pivotal leadership role focused on developing educators, ensuring impeccable customer service, and contributing to the overall success of our programs. Reporting directly to the Head of School, the Education Director is responsible for supporting teachers with curriculum implementation, conducting tours for prospective families, answering enrollment questions, and collaborating with the Head of School on administrative tasks such as staff scheduling, enrollment management, and compliance checks.
Responsibilities:
- In partnership with the Head of School, plan class offerings, schedule flow, and transition times. Support in creating semester scheduling, class offerings, and program development.
- Collaborate with the Head of School on administrative tasks, including staff scheduling, enrollment management, and student and staff compliance checks.
- Manage staff schedules and ensure proper staffing onsite for all programming.
- Support teaching staff with family communications, including assessments, school reports, etc.
- Build a strong team of teachers by conducting interviews and hiring events to support site staffing needs.
- Coach and mentor your team to performance at their highest level through 1:1 check-ins, performance review meetings, and observations.
- Support team with classroom setup and ensuring center has the necessary materials onsite order before each semester.
- Oversee the management of the Bloomz application for NY Preschool each semester; including updates and parent communication.
- Bachelor's Degree required. Masters degree preferred.
- NY state teaching certification in early childhood education (birth-2) or special education (birth-2) required.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree required. Masters degree preferred.
- NY state teaching certification in early childhood education (birth-2) or special education (birth-2) required.
- Minimum 2 years of experience as a Lead Preschool Teacher.
- Minimum 1 year of mentorship or management experience required.
- Experience with NY DOH licensing compliance, article 47 preferred.
Skills:
- Results oriented with the ability to multitask, prioritize, and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic early childhood environment.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with customers and team members.
- You are proactive and have a strong business acumen. You understand the importance of driving new enrollment while also retaining current clients.
- Proven track record in leadership and team management, with the ability to inspire and motivate a diverse workforce.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $80,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Minimum of mentorship or management experience required.: 1 year (Required)
- Minimum experience as a Lead Preschool Teacher.: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- NY state teaching certification in ECE or SpEd (birth-2) (Required)
Work Location: In person