Imagine Early Learning Centers, an employee owned child care management company, operates twelve high quality, full day licensed and NAEYC accredited Early Childhood centers in the NY metro area for children 6 weeks to 5-years-old. With state of the art facilities, professional development opportunities for promotion, a teamwork approach to classroom and center management, and a creative and rewarding work environment, Imagine maintains a satisfied and talented teacher staff. At Imagine, we know children, as well as staff and families, thrive in a stimulating and nurturing environment. Staff, children and families alike are valued as individuals and as members of our diverse community.
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Imagine Early Learning Centers seeks an Early Childhood Associate Director for our Brooklyn Bridge, Brooklyn childcare center. Our centers are full day educational child care centers serving children 2 months to 5 years-old. In addition, our centers are safe, nurturing, fun and friendly.
$1000 Sign on Taxable Bonus Currently available. Paid after 3 months completion of satisfactory employment.
Experienced educator and administrator needed with the ability to interface with staff, families, colleagues and the community. Experience with Developmentally Appropriate Practice including knowledge of NAEYC standards required. Directors with experience running DOE PKA programs are strongly encouraged to apply. Imagine highly values strong, creative leadership skills and collaboration.
We are seeking experienced, energetic and creative professionals to join a team providing the highest quality, educational childcare for working families. Find out more at www.imagineelc.com.
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Responsibilities include:Â
- Participate in planning and implementing developmentally appropriate curriculum
- Ensure compliance with licensing and NAEYC guidelines
- Effective communication with families, staff and board
- Effective written communication skills
- Ability to meet physical requirements of position which include lifting children, pushing strollers/buggies, sitting on the floor and year-round daily outdoor activities
Qualifications
- Master's degree and New York State Teacher Certification in (B-2) Early Childhood Education, Elementary or Special Education required
- Minimum 2 years experience as an Early Childhood program administrator.
- Minimum 5 years experience as an Early Childhood program teacher.
- Previous experience with NAEYC accreditation is a plus.
- Minimum Education Level: Bachelor's Degree
- Preferred Education Level: Master's Degree
Please apply at Imagineelc.com. Please scroll down to the bottom of the page and click "Careers" then click "View Job Openings"Â
If you have any questions or concerns, you can email John Bakir at john@imagineelc.comÂ
Imagine Early Learning Centers is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any classification protected by federal, state, or local law.