Director, Education Administration, Education ​/ Teaching

Early Childhood Education Director/Administrator

Learn. Teach. Repeat. Be the Team. Deliver Excellence. We strive to be leaders in providing an educational and nurturing environment.

Leadership opportunity learn and grow with us! If you are looking for a leadership position in early childhood education here it is! This is a wonderful opportunity to lead a team of teachers in an engaging and educational environment.

This is a full time opportunity.

A typical day for an early childhood education Director/Administrator will include:

• Working alongside the Assistant Director and teachers to create a safe, healthy, structured, and nurturing environment.
• Building relationships with the children and families in the learning center.
• Supervising and mentoring a team of teachers.
• Selecting and hiring your team.
• Communicating with families and teachers.
• Conducting tours of the center and enrolling children in the program.
• Overseeing curriculum, assessment, accreditation, and quality initiatives.
• Working with state agencies and our Home Office to uphold licensing regulations.
• Managing the center's budget with the support of our Home Office.
• Participating in training programs and meetings.
• Managing daily operations of the child care center.

We offer the following perks and benefits:

• Paid Time Off
• 401k with company match
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Child Care Discounts
• College Tuition Reimbursement
• Medical (Healthcare Benefits), Dental, Vision
• Flexible Spending Account
• Training/Professional Development opportunities

Our learning centers are open between the hours of 7:00 a.m. 5:30 p.m., Monday - Friday. We have locations across Rhode Island.

Requirements

• We are willing to train the right person! Our ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience working with children in a child care/early learning center.
• We are looking for someone who has the following skills:
• A personal demeanor that is warm and friendly.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Organized and able to prioritize and multi-task.
• Team-oriented and willing to work with others.
• Management / leadership skills.
• Administrative, finance, and/or business management experience.
• Computer proficient.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor degree required (in Education, Child Development, Human Services, Recreation or related field preferred).
• Rhode Island Early Learning and Development Standards (RIELDS) certification preferred.
• Knowledge of Teaching Strategies and/or Conscious Discipline preferred.
• CPR/First Aid certification preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Able to engage in physical exercise with children (walking, running, crawling, bending, twisting).
• Visual and hearing acuity.
• Able to lift up to 40 pounds.

Other Qualifications

• 21 years of age or older.
• Minimum of 3 years experience working with children in a child care / early education setting required.
• Administration, finance and/or business management experience required.
• Able to read, write, speak and understand English, bilingual encouraged to apply.
• Must pass national criminal background/fingerprints check.
• Must pass Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) Clearance Request (CPS).