Teacher Director

All My Children Daycare and Nursery School.

Teacher Director for Early Childhood Education

This is a hybrid role. You are expected to both teach children and help manage the educational program and staff.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's and/or Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education
• Valid NY State Teaching Certification in Birth - 2nd Grade (Mandatory)
• Previous experience as a Lead Teacher (At least 3 years consecutively)
• 3-5 years of Curriculum and Program Management
• Understanding of developmentally appropriate practice for infants, toddlers and preschoolers
• Applicable knowledge and understanding of NAEYC standards
• Ensure compliance with all state and local licensing regulations.
• Ability to supervise, mentor, and evaluate teachers.
• Experience hiring, training, and supporting staff.
• Strong conflict resolution and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to build a positive team culture.

Skills & Knowledge

• Helping manage staff schedules, classroom operations, and educational quality.
• Maintaining documentation, assessments, and compliance records.
• Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices for early childhood
• Promote a professional environment between parents, teachers and staff.
• Ability to lead staff in development and implementation of education curriculum
• Ability to facilitate the coordination of multiple tasks and manage a variety of projects simultaneously
• Working knowledge of DOH regulations and codes, and ability to handle site inspections
• Review weekly lesson plans, daily reports and address parent concerns and questions
• Have knowledge of proper nutrition requirements for infants and children.
• Participate in hiring educational staff, enrichment activities and specialty teachers.
• Coordinate parent/teacher conferences to share development milestones of enrolled children
• Management of the curriculum, parent communications and social media content
• Participate in facility tours and family interviews as required by Program Director.
• Schedule parent/teacher conference meetings and staff meetings.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $62,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Early childhood education: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• NYS Certification Birth-2 (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• New York, NY 10002 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $62,000 - $80,000