Education Director

Imagine Early Learning Centers

Date Posted: 01/25/2024

Location: Brooklyn, New York

Salary/Wage: $90,000 - $105,000 a year

Job Type: Full-time

Work Arrangement: Onsite

Description:

Imagine Early Learning Centers seeks an Early Childhood Education Director for our Brooklyn Bridge, Brooklyn childcare center. Our centers are full day educational child care centers serving children 2 months to 5 years-old. In addition, our centers are safe, nurturing, fun and friendly. We are looking for an experienced educator and administrator needed with the ability to interface with staff, families, colleagues and the community. Experience with Developmentally Appropriate Practice including knowledge of NAEYC standards required. Directors with experience running DOE PKA programs are strongly encouraged to apply. Imagine highly values strong, creative leadership skills and collaboration.

Responsibilities:

Participate in planning and implementing developmentally appropriate curriculum
Ensure compliance with licensing and NAEYC guidelines
Effective communication with families, staff and board
Effective written communication skills
Ability to meet physical requirements of position which include lifting children, pushing strollers/buggies, sitting on the floor and year-round daily outdoor activities

Qualifications:

Master's degree and New York State Teacher Certification in (B-2) Early Childhood Education, Elementary or Special Education required
Minimum 2 years experience as an Early Childhood program administrator.
Minimum 5 years experience as an Early Childhood program teacher.
Previous experience with NAEYC accreditation is a plus.

Minimum Education Level: Bachelor's Degree

Preferred Education Level: Master's Degree

Application Instructions:

If you're interested in the position, please email the Recruiter John Bakir at john@imagineelc.com and apply directly on our website at Imagineelc.com under careers at Imagine.

Additional Information:

Imagine Early Learning Centers is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any classification protected by federal, state, or local law.

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