Job Type
Full-time
Description
Learn. Teach. Repeat. Be the Team. Deliver Excellence. We strive to be leaders in providing an educational and nurturing environment. Leadership opportunity – learn and grow with us! If you are looking for a leadership position in early childhood education here it is! This is a wonderful opportunity to lead a team of teachers in an engaging and educational environment.
Typical Day
- Working alongside the Assistant Director and teachers to create a safe, healthy, structured, and nurturing environment.
- Building relationships with the children and families in the learning center.
- Supervising and mentoring a team of teachers.
- Selecting and hiring your team.
- Communicating with families and teachers.
- Conducting tours of the center and enrolling children in the program.
- Overseeing curriculum, assessment, accreditation, and quality initiatives.
- Working with state agencies and our Home Office to uphold licensing regulations.
- Managing the center's budget with the support of our Home Office.
- Participating in training programs and meetings.
- Managing daily operations of the child care center.
Why You'll Love Us
We invite you to join our growing community of teachers and hope you'll find a rewarding and fulfilling career with us.
Perks & Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- 401k with company match
- 13 Paid Holidays
- Child Care Discounts
- College Tuition Reimbursement
- Medical (Healthcare Benefits), Dental, Vision
- Flexible Spending Account
- Training/Professional Development opportunities
Requirements
We are willing to train the right person! Our ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience working with children in a child care/early learning center.
- A personal demeanor that is warm and friendly.
- Verbal and written communication skills.
- Reliable attendance and punctuality.
- Organized and able to prioritize and multi-task.
- Team-oriented and willing to work with others.
- Management / leadership skills.
- Administrative, finance, and/or business management experience.
- Computer proficient.
Education Requirements
- Bachelor degree required (in Education, Child Development, Human Services, Recreation or related field preferred).
- Rhode Island Early Learning and Development Standards (RIELDS) certification preferred.
- Knowledge of Teaching Strategies and/or Conscious Discipline preferred.
- CPR/First Aid certification preferred.
Physical Requirements
- Able to engage in physical exercise with children (walking, running, crawling, bending, twisting).
- Visual and hearing acuity.
- Able to lift up to 40 pounds.
Other Qualifications
- 21 years of age or older.
- Minimum of 3 years experience working with children in a child care / early education setting required.
- Administration, finance and/or business management experience required.
- Able to read, write, speak and understand English, bilingual encouraged to apply.
- Must pass national criminal background/fingerprints check.
- Must pass Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) Clearance Request (CPS).
Location and Hours
Our learning centers are open between 7:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., Monday – Friday. We have locations across Rhode Island.
Salary
$43,000–$60,000
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