What are the responsibilities and job description for the Preschool Director of Education position at Hire Up Recruiting?
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Our client is looking for an energetic, organized, and inspiring leader to join their premier preschool in Warren, NJ as Director of Education. The ideal candidate must be a self-starter who has extensive experience within a licensed preschool.
- This is a Direct Hire position with the school
- Full-Time; Monday - Friday; year-round employment
Shift
- Full-Time schedule would be 9:30am to 6:30pm for 2 days a week and 8:00am to 5:00pm for 3 days a week
- MUST be flexible to both open and close the school based on operational needs!
Salary
- $47,000 - $56,000/year pending education, credentials, and professional Early Childhood Education experience
Benefits
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) w/ Match
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Child-Enrollment Discount
- Professional Development Assistance
- Child Development Associate (CDA) Sponsorship
Job Responsibilities
- Leadership: Provide visionary leadership and oversee all aspects of the preschool's daily operations including staffing and curriculum integrity
- Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations and licensing requirements, maintaining a safe and healthy learning environment for children
- Staff Leadership and Development: Recruit, hire, train, and evaluate teaching and administrative staff and provide ongoing professional development opportunities to ensure a high-quality teaching team
- Curriculum and Program Development: Work with educational staff to develop and implement a high-quality, developmentally appropriate curriculum
- Parent Communication: Foster positive relationships with parents and families, maintaining open and transparent communication channels
Qualifications
- REQUIRED Education: Bachelor’s degree; Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Child Development, or an education-related field preferred
- REQUIRED Experience: At least 2 years of Early Childhood Education (birth to 5-years-old) experience in a licensed facility working with curriculum; Director of Education or leadership experience preferred
- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. in connection with the handling of children for the facilitation of programs, child safety, and potential emergency situations - for Infant and Young Toddler classrooms, must be able to properly lift infants into and out of a crib
- Must meet background check eligibility
Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
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Pay: $47,000.00 - $56,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- What is your personal email address?
- What is your highest level of completed education?
- How many years of experience do you have in Early Childhood Education?
Work Location: In person
Salary : $47,000 - $56,000