Overview:

Child Care Staffing exists to bring exceptional educational professionals and childcare centers together to provide the best learning environment for children to thrive and grow. If you’re a Director/Certified Teacher looking to further your career in the early child education industry, Child Care Staffing is your go to agency for finding the center that matches best with your goals!

Job Description:
 

Seeking an Educational Center Director to oversee and direct a program for one of our many Clients Preschool Centers in Queens, NY. The ideal candidate should possess a strong passion for education with great management skills to supervise and direct the overall program, ensure classroom safety, and prepare and evaluate the curriculum for children to be school ready.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for Facilities Management, Staffing Management, Program Administration and Parental Communication and Involvement.
• Facilities Management- Work with teachers to ensure that all classrooms are safe, attractive and developmentally appropriate.
• Staffing Management -Supervise the overall program including office manager, teachers, teaching assistants, family workers, janitors and cook
• Program Administration- Ensure compliance with all state and local licensing regulations.
• Parental Communication and Involvement- Familiarize parents with school policies and provide new parents with orientation. Assist parents to plan, facilitate and coordinate services for children with disabilities and behavioral needs.

Required Skills and Experience:

• NYS Certification for Early Childhood Education (Birth to Grade 2)
• Two years or more of teaching and supervising experience in a similar position
• A love for children and a strong desire to make a difference every day
• Ability to build relationships with families and staff and create a dynamic environment where play and discovery go hand-in-hand
• Outstanding customer service skills, strong organizational skills, and the ability to multi-task and manage multiple situations effectively
• Familiarity with the Creative Curriculum, ECERS and Teaching Strategies Gold