Education Director

Description:

Seeking a full time preschool education director. Must have a valid NYS teaching certification in early childhood, or a related field. Master‘s degree in early childhood preferred. The candidate should have excellent organizational skills and detailed oriented. the ideal candidate should have 2+ years experience as an education director or administrative director at a preschool/daycare.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee Staff
  • Assist with or conduct interviews of prospective staff members and train all staff.
  • Supervise monthly classroom schedules and routines in accordance with the vision and mission of Young Risers Childhood Program. 
  • Create and attend monthly staff meetings and functions of the Early Childhood Program.
  • Give guidance and direction to all staff and volunteers.
  • Other activities and duties as needed that address the ongoing health and well-being of our staff and members.
• Manage Facilities
  • Be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the program- must make sure that the facility is safe and well-stocked. That includes checking that safety equipment is available and working, removing hazards and ensuring the facility is always clean and orderly.
  • Be licensed in food protection, FDNY: S95 and F07
  • Conduct fire drills and manage emergency procedures in accordance with the guidelines of the center.
  • Carry out the adopted recruitment and enrollment policies.
  • Keep student and staff attendance and tuition records.
  • Keep all records required by the NYCDOHMH/ OCFS and Aspire:  Maintain accurate program documentation; including but not limited to incident/ accident/ behavior reports, sign-in/ sign-out, development/ growth forms; document eating and sleeping, parent surveys, etc.
  • Meet with all NYC representatives regarding inspection.
  • Review and help carry out fire, tornado, and disaster drills.
  • Be aware of and comply with all personnel policies and NYCDOHMH Article 47.
• Meet with Families and Teachers
  • Maintain an active system of parent-school relationships by keeping parents up to date on their child’s development and progress.
  • Discuss with parents’ ways in addressing any learning or behavioral issues.
  • Contact agencies and make referrals to help children with special needs.
  • Plan and fulfill parent involvement, parent-teacher conferences, holiday festivities and all celebrations.

Qualifications: