Educational Director - New Center Opening

The Learning Experience #412

Educational Director - New Center Opening

Brooklyn, NY
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Join the fastest growing childcare company today!

    We are leaders in the early education industry and our people are given the opportunity to do their best every day, in our state-of-the-art centers.

    Educational Directors influence the growth and development of both children and teachers. They create an environment of collaboration and community, encouraging everyone to thrive.

    Daily responsibilities for Curriculum Directors:

    PEOPLE LEADERSHIP

    Identifies, schedules and interviews teacher candidates; Builds networks of external future talent

    Conducts classroom observations, evaluations and provides feedback that motivates and encourages learning.

    Manages team to ensure curriculum is executed in alignment with brand standards;

    Uses a growth mindset to train, coach and develop for the future

    Listens objectively to employee concerns and plans a recommended course of action

    Builds and communicates weekly schedules

    Daily management of classroom ratios

    Manages new hire paperwork and all employee files in compliance with state licensing regulations

    Builds and communicates center schedules to ensure appropriate ratios are always intact and labor is effectively managed to budget.

    CUSTOMER FOCUS

    Leads tour with prospective families, highlighting key features/points of difference with our curriculum, teacher tenure/quality, etc.

    Regularly communicates with families regarding student progress

    Executes “parent pleasers”

    Execution of our Show and Tell

    Regularly audits and maintains all records and files for students and teachers

    Ensures the physical environment and health/safety standards are full compliance with local and state licensing regulations

    Manages relationships with state licensors and conducts center evaluations

    Responsible for accident/incident reporting

    Medication management

    Conducts monthly emergency safety drills

    Manages new customer administration and files in compliance with state licensing regulations

    Qualifications:

    Two or more years of center leadership/management experience highly preferred. At least one year of center leadership/management experience required.

    Must have professional teaching experience with infant to preschool children.

    Bachelor’s degree in ECE or related field highly preferred/ NYS DOE Certified

    Strong knowledge of state licensing rules and regulations.

    CPR and First Aide Certification highly preferred.

    Must meet state specific guidelines for the role.

    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.