Education Director - Westchester, New York

Education Director - Westchester, New York

Westchester, NY

Vivvi is not your typical daycare! We’re reinventing child care and early learning for today’s families and creating opportunities for teachers and caregivers to do what they love (and feel valued while they’re doing it). Join the Vivvi community to provide the quality program children deserve while pursuing your own professional growth and development.

As an Education Director you'll:

• Ensuring the ongoing delivery of a developmentally appropriate curriculum
• Training new teachers on the Vivvi Learning Model, a child-centered, inquiry-based approach
• Coaching faculty members and modeling instructional best practices
• Providing mentorship to faculty members including regular performance evaluations and meaningful professional development opportunities
• Ensuring children’s and faculty members’ files are complete, accurate and up-to-date at all times
• Supporting in all aspects of relationship‑building and enrollment with prospective families
• Fostering and promoting Vivvi’s inclusive environment throughout all aspects of the school

• Enjoy working with young learners, and see every child as infinitely capable
• Have 5-10 years experience n a similar role
• Hold a Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in Early Childhood, Child Development, or a related field
• Hold or are working toward NYS Initial or Permanent Teaching Certification birth to 2
• Have deep expertise in emergent- or inquiry-based curricula and a progressive approach to early childhood education
• Are knowledgeable of licensing requirements for early childhood programs
• Value and create strong relationships with families, children, and faculty
• Possess excellent leadership skills including the ability to define goals and motivate staff towards success
• Are already or are willing to be CPR and First Aid certified
• Are fully vaccinated against COVID

Competitive Compensation and Benefits:
Our educators earn salaries from $55,000-$70,000 based on level of education and experience.

• Tuition reimbursement
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Retirement savings
• Commuter benefits

Child-Centered Approach:
Our educators facilitate each child’s success by observing their interests and developing a curriculum inspired by their curiosity. Learn more about our teaching philosophy here

State-of
-the-Art Facilities:
Our campuses are purposefully designed to offer endless opportunities for learning and discovery.

Employee Development:
We offer financial support for ongoing education through tuition reimbursement, as well as robust onboarding training, ongoing professional development days, and individual coaching and feedback. We also love to promote from within and are committed to helping our colleagues achieve their career goals at Vivvi!

To be considered, applicants must be based in or willing to relocate to NY. Candidates must also possess independent US work authorization.

Physical demands of this position include but are not limited to sitting and standing for extended periods, bending at the waist, reaching overhead, and frequently moving or lifting children weighing up to 50 pounds unassisted. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation should contact  Determinations will be made on a case‑by‑case basis.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, military or veteran status, or other characteristics protected by state or federal law or local ordinance.

One of Vivvi’s values is to treat each other with honor for the whole person (not just the roles we fulfill). This means we acknowledge each other's rich experience, cultures, backgrounds, perspectives, and skills to reach the best outcomes. Applicants from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Your responses will help Vivvi ensure that our talent acquisition practices are as equitable as possible.

This information will be anonymous and will not be used to assess your candidacy.