Preschool Education Director

Responsibilities

• Accountability in all aspects of the operation
• Ensures School compliance with all state-mandated teacher-child ratios; state and municipal statutes and regulations relating to the operation of childcare Schools; state and federal wage and hour laws; and Company policies and procedures.
• Oversees and maintains all training hours required by the state.
• Trains and develops talent by establishing performance standards; communicates clear performance expectations to school staff, verbally and in writing.
• Responsible for day-to-day operations of the center and maintains supervisory responsibility for all school staff.
• Supervises and coaches staff members.
• Develops career plans and establishes annual goal-setting to ensure continuous improvement during performance reviews.
• Promotes a culture of innovation, empowerment, and accountability through innovation awards.
• Manages school staff by planning work schedules to cover classrooms and maintain child-teacher ratios.
• Conducts monthly staff meetings.
• Creates a newsletter for staff members with information about career promotions, teaching strategies, and suggestions.
• Establishes and maintains a safe and healthy learning environment at the center.
• Models appropriate and professional behavior.
• Follows the guidelines of the AEA branding manual for social media postings.
• Enters visitors and tours in the AEA APP.
• Participates in community events and professional associations.
• Builds relationships with the parents.
• Sends parents a monthly newsletter with information about the curriculum, events, and other information.
• Mets with the parents to discuss situations and develop improvement plans.
• One-on-ones with teachers

Qualifications

• Meet state requirements for the education director position.
• Hold a minimum bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or a related field.
• Have at least four years of experience in a licensed childcare facility, with a minimum of two years in a management or supervisory role.
• Demonstrate effective communication skills in English, both verbal and written.
• Possess the ability to multitask, respond promptly to emails, and keep systems updated.
• Show evidence of emotional intelligence and crisis management skills.
• Be physically capable of performing tasks such as bending, stooping, and lifting to 50 pounds regularly.