The core role of the Preschool Director of Education is to ensure AEA’s educational offerings/curriculum are delivered to company standards in the Infant through Pre-K classrooms, including in our STEAM/Atelier classroom. He or she will supervise the teachers assigned to each classroom and together with the Director, helps to select, supervise, train and develop teachers for their program. This position is a coaching and mentoring position
Responsibilities
Accountability in all aspects of the operation
Works with director to ensure school compliance with Green Apple & NECPA accreditation
Oversees and maintain all training hours required by the state
Plans monthly staff meetings & trainings
Maintains supervisory responsibility of all school staff
Trains new staff members in a blended learning environment and classroom experience
Supervises staff members, quality control metrics of the program
Coaches employees to improve performance
Develops career plans, talent incubator, and establishes annual goal setting to ensure continuous improvement during performance reviews
Promotes a culture of innovation, empowerment and accountability through innovation awards
Mentors teachers
Develops in service training programs for staff members based on their career plans
Coordinates monthly Director meetings
Creates a newsletter for staff members with information about career promotions, teaching strategies and suggestionsUpdates teacher boards in the staff room
Maintains facility maintenance schedules and repairs per AEA company requirements or owner direction
Fosters a positive work environment by modeling appropriate and professional behavior
May work directly with children in classrooms as part of state-mandated ratios
Follows the guidelines of the AEA branding manual for social media postings
Enters visitors and tours in the AEA APPConducts and/or participates in engaging tours with prospective families; converts marketing strategies to higher student headcount by regularly corresponding, verbally or via e-mail with prospective families regarding curriculum, cost, and other questions
Participates in community events and professional associations
Builds relationship with the parents
Demonstrates cultural sensitivity in communications and works with families and children
Demonstrates an awareness of community resources for additional support of children and families
Sends parents a monthly newsletter with information about the curriculum, events and information
Meets with the parents to discuss situations and develop improvement plans
Develops parent education series to support parents
Qualifications
Must meet all requirements stipulated by the state for the Director position
Must meet all standards and requirements relating to background checks, fingerprinting, education and experience as set by the state and accreditation agent
Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development or Curriculum or related field required
Must have at least two (2) years of experience in a licensed childcare school with at least one (1) year in a management or supervisory position
Must be able to communicate, both verbally and in writing, in the English language
Must meet Company driving standards where applicable
Ability to direct, teach, and encourage staff
Must demonstrate good people skills in order to work with managers, staff and parents
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year
Schedule
Monday to Friday
Ability To Commute
Orlando, FL 32825 (Required)
Ability To Relocate
Orlando, FL 32825: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Education and Training
Industries
Education Management
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