Program Director Position
Starting: Beginning of the 2024-25 school year, August 19, 2024
Salary: determined by experience and education
Otter Creek Child Center, established in 1984 as a non-profit early care and education center located in Middlebury, VT is growing and is seeking a Program Director to add to our established administration team. Otter Creek is a 5 STARS, NAEYC accredited center serving children 6 weeks to 6 years and their families.
The successful applicant will complement the current administration team by bringing experience with infants through preschoolers, play-based emergent curriculum and a strong dedication to building an inclusive community for families.
We are looking for a Program Director who has experience with and is familiar with:
- Supervising teachers and working with them to achieve professional development goals
- Supporting teachers with planning and implementing a play-based emergent curriculum that is responsive to the development of each child
- Supporting teachers in creating an inviting environment that encourages exploration
- Supporting children and families
- Strong and clear verbal and written communication skills
- Collaborating with and building relationships with county support services
- NAEYC Accreditation, VT State Licensing Regulations, VT STARS System
- Teaching Strategies GOLD, Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, and Publisher, Email, and online programs.
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Requirements:
- Minimum of a BA/BS in Early Childhood Education or a related field, with expertise in early childhood education
- 5+ years working directly with children and families
Preferred experience with supervision of teachers and working knowledge of teacher development
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Up to $55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
Experience:
- early childhood education: 5 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- VT early Childhood Teaching License (Preferred)
Work Location: In person