Education Director (Early Childhood Center)

The Education Director is responsible for the operation and instructional leadership at the CPC Early Childhood Center, training and supervising staff, setting instructional objectives, and working to build rapports with parents.

Requirements

• Master’s in Early Childhood
• New York State Teaching Certification in Nursery – 6, K – 6, Birth – 2 or Special Education
• Min. 2 years’ combined experience in infant, toddler and/or preschool teaching (3 months – 5 yrs)
• Min. 2 years’ management / leadership experience
• Min. 2 years’ experience in teaching in an Early Childhood setting
• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Strong leadership, supervisory, and customer service skills and ability to create/maintain partnerships with families and staff
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks or crisis situations effectively
• Bilingual (Spanish or Chinese and English) preferred
• Understanding of the Quality Stars, NAEYC, PAS, CLASS, and Creative Curriculum preferred
• Computer literacy (Microsoft Office Suite: Words, Excel, Teams; Zoom and other meeting or communication platforms)
• Ability to lead staff in implementing a developmentally appropriate curriculum
• Customer service skills in interactions with parents and guardians
• Ability to multitask while remaining organized and completing tasks by assigned deadlines

Benefits

• Generous paid time off
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Basic Life Insurance Coverage
• 403b Retirement Plan