Our Company Culture:

We are looking for candidates who want to become apart of our work family! If you feel you can meet our core values and want to join a hard-working and caring team, then we encourage you to apply!

We hire and retain educators based on our 6 core values; 1) Be Respectful, 2) Provide "The Egg" Customer Service, 3)Positive Vibes Only, 4) Be a Team Player 5) Dependability, 6) Have FUN!!!

DESCRIPTION:

• Successful candidates will possess a minimum of five years’ experience as an Early Childhood Educator with proven leadership success in creating an environment of learning for children, as well as professional development for the team.
• Under general direction by the Academy Director, will provide onsite instructional support, mentoring and coaching to teachers to enhance the quality of early care and instructional programs.
• Essential skill sets for the chosen candidate will include flexibility, creativity, proactive management with excellent organizational and communication skills for interacting with children and adults.
• Must be able to meet all Texas State requirements for directing an early childhood center, as well as, experience taking a center through national accreditation. A true commitment to quality is required.

JOB SUMMARY:

• Ensure that our proprietary Life Essentials curriculum is presented as intended; ensuring that teachers can speak to the curriculum and what children are learning.
• Work closely with the academy staff on building relationships with families and increasing retention.
• Responsible for training, motivating and assessing staff; assisting in the assignment and direction of staff.
• Plans academy activities and actively participates in, team meetings, training sessions, open houses, family/community activities, and planning sessions.
• Performs regular observations of classrooms to provide feedback and direction that ensures the Kiddie Academy curriculum is being utilized as expected and learning is accomplished.
• Actively manages the process for accreditation and maintaining standards and procedures.
• Ensures that quality control programs are sound and meets all State and Kiddie Academy requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Candidate must have or in pursuit of Associate of Arts Degree or equivalent in Early Childhood Education and/or 5 years experience working in a child care center.
• Candidate must meet state minimum requirements for education and experience.
• Must be able to lift no less than 40 pounds on a consistent basis throughout the workday to at least waist high.
• Must be able to quickly and safely evacuate groups of children in an emergency or preparation drill setting, with or without notice.
• Must successfully pass a criminal background and drug screen