Education Director

Education Director Job Description

The Education Director administers and manages the education program, supports teaching staff professional development, and provides educational resources for staff and families. This role also oversees implementation of the Creative Classroom curriculum used by the Department of Education.

Administrative DutiesProgram and Classroom Management

· Oversee classroom staffing, documentation, and curriculum to maintain appropriate coverage and compliance with DOHMH and DOE requirements.

· Coordinate all activities required to achieve the program’s educational goals in accordance with the Department of Education Early Childhood Framework.

· Establish and maintain the Early Childhood Education and Health Development Plan, Disabilities Plan, Nutrition Plan, and other required plans.

· Ensure that required records, including child health records, developmental screenings, home-visit reports, and intake and progress reports, are completed and properly maintained.

· Ensure that all educational outcomes are achieved.

Staffing and Instructional Support

· Implement personnel actions for teaching staff—including corrective action plans, reprimands, and terminations—when necessary and in coordination with the Executive Director.

· Assign classroom volunteers and provide them with technical support.

· Observe classroom facilitators and provide technical support as needed.

· Arrange substitute-teacher coverage.

Family, Nutrition, and Logistics Coordination

· Coordinate with Family Services staff to recruit and enroll children in the center.

· Collaborate with the nutritionist and cook to develop and implement the weekly menu.

· Coordinate field trips and transportation in collaboration with teachers and family workers.

Evaluation and Monitoring

Staff Performance and Development

· Evaluate and monitor teaching staff through classroom observations and formal written documentation.

· Review evaluations with teaching personnel and provide constructive feedback.

· Orient newly hired teachers.

· Supervise teaching staff as they implement the educational program.

· Assess staff-development needs, secure appropriate training, and help coordinate in-service training meetings.

· Coach staff on behavioral or learning concerns and recommend strategies that encourage learning and address inappropriate behavior.

· Ensure that classroom lesson plans are individualized and multicultural.

Compliance, Safety, and Child Support

· Assist the Executive Director in inspecting facilities for compliance with health, safety, fire, and occupancy requirements.

· Provide supportive services when child abuse or neglect is suspected or reported.

· Build relationships with public schools to support children’s transition from 4K to kindergarten.

Pay: $85,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Retirement plan

Work Location: In person

Salary : $85,000 - $95,000