Director, School- Early Childhood Education Hillsborough, NJ

Description

Come grow with Apple Montessori Schools! We are now hiring an experienced Director to join our dynamic team in our Hillsborough, NJ, location. If you are inspired to grow your leadership career in education with a successful company, this may be your opportunity.

The duties shall include, but are not limited to, the following.

• Plan, develop, schedule, and/or provide in-service training and evaluation of childcare staff.
• Recruit and schedule children for the school; maintain accurate records on children enrolled in the program to include their development, attendance, immunization and general health.
• Conduct program registration, and maintain appropriate files and waiting lists.
• Confer with parents on a regular basis to discuss the development of their enrolled children.
• Plan and implement activities to meet the physical, emotional, intellectual and social needs of the children in the program.
• Develop culturally appropriate programs and activities.
• Establish routines and provide positive guidance.
• Maintains accurate and timely educational assessments and progress notes for all assigned students.
• Maintains ratios at all times, keeps attendance records of children throughout the day.
• Conduct parent observations and tours.
• Conduct/attend all required Teacher In-Service days.
• Manage CRM software.
• Maintain employee data and timecards in Payroll/Human Resource Platform (Paylocity)
• Participate in Mentor/Mentee program and training program.

• Competitive and Equitable Pay
• We embrace all the traits that make all people unique through Diversity and Inclusion
• Excellent medical, dental, and vision benefits for eligible employees
• Apple Academy and our ongoing professional development program will give you the tools you need to succeed
• Competitive Paid time off package that helps create a work-life balance for eligible employees
• Paid Holidays and Holiday Recess
• 65% off Childcare Discount
• Discount on personal Verizon Wireless accounts
• Career Path Opportunities – Grow with Apple!
• Staff Appreciation Days
• As an IACET Accredited Provider, (Apple Montessori Schools) offers IACET CEUs for its learning events that comply with the ANSI/IACET Continuing Education and Training Standard.

"(Apple Montessori Schools) is accredited by the International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) and offers IACET CEUs for its learning events that comply with the ANSI/IACET Continuing Education and Training Standard. IACET is recognized internationally as a standard development organization and accrediting body that promotes quality of continuing education and training."

• Master’s or Bachelor’s Degree required, in Education or with Education-related courses.
• Management experience required.
• Must complete Montessori Certification within the first two years of hire.
• Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid certified.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills with the ability to initiate and maintain working relationships with all levels of staff.
• English literate.
• Ability to multitask in a school setting.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Computer literacy in Office Word, Excel, Outlook and web-based applications, and proficient in the use of office equipment.
• Procare, Paylocity,  experience a plus

• Office based, requires full range of body motion including; bending, sitting, and standing through the required hour work day.
• May require working under stressful conditions, and requires flexibility in response to staffing needs. Must be regularly available and willing to work at least required hours per day and weekends as requested.
• Perform duties onsite unless otherwise indicated and approved

• Experience in early childhood leadership education as a School Director
• Familiarity with the Montessori method of education
• Experience with DCF, Procare, Paylocity,

Final compensation is determined based on a combination of factors; including years of experience in a similar role, relevant certifications and/or credentials, and the size and/or geographic location of the school.