Early childhood education jobs in United States

Young Risers LLC Education Director Description: Young Risers LLC is seeking an Education Director who, under the supervision of the Executive Director, will plan and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum that supports our vision, mission and encourages the social, emotional, cognitive, and physical needs of our students, ages birth to 5 years, within the inspirational Reggio Approach. Qualifications: § Minimum Bachelors/ Master’s Degree preferred in early Childhood Education § NYS teaching certification and previous lead teacher experience. The ability and patience to prepare documents and make strong policies will bring about a significant and positive improvement in education quality. The ability to multitask; work on several projects simultaneously to meet the academic environment’s demands. First-class organizational skills; organizing and presenting reports, PowerPoint presentations, assessments, and more. Ability to use tact diplomacy in interactions with all relevant parties; because you will be dealing and interacting with people from different backgrounds and disciplines, the ability to be sensitive to other people’s opinions while trying to find common ground is essential to possess. Strong ethical conduct: you must maintain a high level of professionalism and integrity, honesty, and trustworthiness in the discharge of your duties, putting all personal, religious and political bias aside. Hours & Salary: § Monday thru Friday 8:30am – 6pm § Paid holidays and trainings, 5 PTO’s and 401K (after first year of hire) § Starting at $68,000 with minimum qualifications. Duties Responsibilities: · Develop a curriculum and program inspired by the Reggio Approach - Take part in professional, self and team building activities based on the ideals of the Reggio Approach. - Along with the Executive Director and teachers provide a safe and stimulating environment, ‘Third Teacher’, that provokes inquiry and wonder based on children’s intertest. - Plan with educators a developmentally appropriate emergent curriculum and engaging lessons that meet children’s interests, state requirements and parent expectations. · Oversee Staff - Assist with or conduct interviews of prospective staff members and train all staff. - Supervise monthly classroom schedules and routines in accordance with the vision and mission of Young Risers Childhood Program. - Create and attend monthly staff meetings and functions of the Early Childhood Program. - Give guidance and direction to all staff and volunteers. - Other activities and duties as needed that address the ongoing health and well-being of our staff and members. · Manage Facilities - Be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the program- must make sure that the facility is safe and well-stocked. That includes checking that safety equipment is available and working, removing hazards and ensuring the facility is always clean and orderly. - Be licensed in food protection, FDNY: S95 and F07 - Conduct fire drills and manage emergency procedures in accordance with the guidelines of the center. - Carry out the adopted recruitment and enrollment policies. - Keep student and staff attendance and tuition records. - Keep all records required by the NYCDOHMH/ OCFS and Aspire: Maintain accurate program documentation; including but not limited to incident/ accident/ behavior reports, sign-in/ sign-out, development/ growth forms; document eating and sleeping, parent surveys, etc. - Meet with all NYC representatives regarding inspection. - Review and help carry out fire, tornado, and disaster drills. - Be aware of and comply with all personnel policies and NYCDOHMH Article 47. · Create a Budget - Assist with the preparation of the annual budget in relation to school supplies, holiday celebrations and festivities, teacher appreciation and individual classroom needs. - Operate the school within the budget. · Market the Facility - Create a marketing plan within the school budget to promote awareness of the facility and its services. · Meet with Families and Teachers - Maintain an active system of parent-school relationships by keeping parents up to date on their child’s development and progress. - Discuss with parents’ ways in addressing any learning or behavioral issues. - Contact agencies and make referrals to help children with special needs. - Plan and fulfill parent involvement, parent-teacher conferences, holiday festivities and all celebrations.

Role Description This is a part-time on-site role as Teacher Assistant Child Care in Port Washington, NY. The Teacher Assistants Child Care will assist the teacher in creating a nurturing learning environment for children, preparing activities and materials, and participating in daily classroom routines. They will also be responsible for supervising children during meal times and outdoor and play activities. Qualifications At least 18 years of age High School diploma or equivalent Ability to work collaboratively with teachers and teacher assistants Flexibility in adapting to the needs of the classroom and the students Previous experience working with children is preferred

Open position for Early Childhood Education Director in Downtown Brooklyn Child Care Center. Salary from $110,000 to @130,000. including benefits. Must have Education Director experience in New York.

Looking for an early childhood educational psychologist who can travel to Dakar, Senegal to evaluate a 8 year old and create an education plan for him. Psychologist who specializes in ADHD and/or who can speak French is highly preferred. Cost of travel and accommodations will be covered, along with a high compensation.

The Pre-K Assistant Director will assist the Director in the overall management and supervision of the Pre-K program. The Assistant Director will be responsible for ensuring that the program meets all state and local regulations, as well as maintaining a safe and nurturing environment for the children. Key Responsibilities - Having a love of children and a strong commitment to educating the whole child. - Assist the Director in the overall management and supervision of the Pre-K program - Ensure that the program meets all state and local regulations - Maintain a safe and nurturing environment for the children - Assist in the development and implementation of curriculum and activities - Supervise and evaluate staff members - Communicate with parents and families regarding their child's progress - Assist in the recruitment and hiring of staff members - Attend meetings and trainings as required Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field - Minimum of 2 years of experience in a supervisory role in a Pre-K program - Knowledge of state and local regulations for Pre-K programs - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills - Ability to work collaboratively with staff members and families - Strong organizational and time management skills

Role Description This is a full-time, on-site role as a Child Daycare Director located in Bronx, NY at the Luna Daycare Center Corp. The Child Daycare Director will be responsible for managing the daily operations of the daycare, ensuring compliance with state regulations and licensing requirements, maintaining a safe and healthy environment for children, supervising staff, planning and implementing curriculum and activities, communicating with parents and families, and managing budgets and finances. Qualifications Bachelor's degree or higher in Early Childhood Education or a related field NYC teacher Certification At least 2 years of experience in a childcare setting, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or leadership role Excellent communication and leadership skills Solid understanding of child development, early childhood education, and licensing regulations Ability to work collaboratively with staff and families from a variety of backgrounds Strong organizational and problem-solving skills Familiarity with budgeting and financial management Current CPR and First Aid certifications Ability to pass a background check and fingerprinting Dutties Develop a curriculum and program: Child Care Directors work closely with the center’s teachers and staff, creating learning plans or programs to meet state and federal requirements and parent’s expectations. Oversee staff: Staff management is probably the most important task of a Child Care Director. They must interview, hire and train staff, making sure that all background and fingerprint checks have been conducted. Manage facilities: The Child Care Director must make sure that the facility is safe and well-stocked. That includes checking that safety equipment is available and working, removing hazards and ensuring the facility is always clean and orderly. Create a budget: The Child Care Director manages the facility’s finances, which includes creating and working within a budget. Market the facility: There is much competition between daycare facilities, so the Child Care Director must have a marketing plan to promote awareness of the facility and its services. Meeting up with parents and teachers: A Child Care Director will meet with parents and teachers to keep parents up-to-date on their child’s development and progress, including discussing ways to address any learning or behavioral issues. SKILLS Business management: A Child Care Director runs all aspects of a childcare facility from setting up the security system to creating the budget. Besides being detail-orientated and organized, they need to keep up with federal and state daycare laws and requirements. First aid: Child Care Directors must have a good knowledge of child safety requirements and be up-to-date on first aid protocol. Excellent communication skills: As the face of the childcare facility, the Child Care Director must be an excellent communicator, being able to confidently take prospective parents on a tour, write newsletters and run staff meetings. Good crisis management: A Child Care Director must have strong crisis management abilities, being able to remain cool and composed in a crisis. Leadership skills: The Child Care Director’s job is to keep staff motivated and resolve conflicts, which takes good leadership skills. Classroom experience: Since a Child Care Director is responsible for hiring teaching staff, they need to know how to handle a group of children, understand childhood development and have the know-how to establish classroom structure.