Director, Education Administration, Education ​/ Teaching

Job Title Responsibilities

Program / Administration:

Adhering to and enforcing all the policies and procedures of Care-a-lot Child Care and the child care licensing regulations of New York State

Performing work in accordance with governmental laws/state mandates (Health Dept., CACFP, etc.)

Maintaining program quality to meet national accreditation standards

Supervising the implementation of an age and developmentally-appropriate, open-ended program of the highest quality that supports learning through play

Maintaining current customers and promoting the center in the community

Interacting frequently with children in a positive, respectful, responsive and encouraging manner

Maintaining a positive work climate, meeting deadlines and organizing center procedures

Providing timely reports outlining needs, problems, suggestions for improvement, etc.

Communicating frequently and effectively

Maintaining records and keeping necessary written documentation current

Guarding and protecting all information of a confidential manner

Preparing budgets, collecting tuition, maintaining financial records, and meeting earning targets

Supervising general housekeeping and repair of entire center, playground, outdoor space

Purchasing or having available supplies and materials for program and staff

Assisting and rendering staff support to all classrooms and employees as necessary

Delegating responsibilities to an appropriate person in his/her absence

Participating in professional conferences, ongoing training or educational opportunities to remain current in the field

Completing 15 hours of early childhood training within the first 6 months and every year thereafter

Maintaining current Aspire account to record education and training with QualitystarsNY

Taking on additional responsibilities as needed

Supervising staff and children in accordance with the laws and regulations of all New York State agencies and Care-a-lot policies

Interviewing, hiring/firing, orienting and supervising subordinates

Developing, coaching and training subordinates, including developing in-service staff training

Supervising staffing schedules, breaks, time off, etc.; providing building coverage as needed

Communicating effectively and directly with all staff

Measuring progress of staff and creating systems to improve, modify and remediate

Participating directly in the classroom as a mentor, role model and back-up staff as needed

Serving in the absence of other staff as necessary

Responding to and orienting current and prospective client inquiries

Developing family relationships and communicating directly with families on a regular basis

Assisting in the development of parent education or support groups

Knowledge of NYS child care regulations

Knowledge of child development, early childhood education programming, and national accreditation criteria

Knowledge of and ability to supervise developmentally appropriate practices and age appropriate activities

Knowledge of first aid procedures

Effective, professional, timely, courteous, and tactful oral and written communication skills

Effective supervisory skills and role modeling practices

Ability to maintain positive relationships with children, co-workers, and parents

Ability to use sound judgment and tact

Ability to lead and motivate a team

Ability to organize, problem solve and respond to emergencies effectively

Knowledge of community resources

Flexibility (especially in scheduling and practice to respond to program needs)

Creativity and patience

B.A. Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development or related field OR NYS Administrator Credential AND at least one year each of teaching and supervisory experience;

OR

Associates Degree in ECE or related field

OR

Child Development Assoc. AND at least two years each of teaching and supervisory experience AND a plan of study leading to a Bachelor's degree or NYS Children's Program Administrator Credential AND

Prefer one-year experience with office management or financial record keeping AND

Demonstrated commitment to and interest in professional growth through education, work experience and involvement with the early childhood community