About this opportunity
The Goddard School of Manhattan (Murray Hill), NY lists this Director of Education - Early Childhood opportunity in city of niagara falls, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Bonus based on performance
Company parties
Competitive salary
Employee discounts
Health insurance
Opportunity for advancement
Paid time off
Signing bonus
Tuition assistance
Join the dynamic team at The Goddard School® of Murray Hill (Manhattan-Midtown East) as our Education Director! We're seeking a passionate and proactive leader to support a team of dedicated educators and ensure a high-quality learning environment for children and families.
As Director of Education, you will be responsible for overseeing teaching and learning throughout the School and ensuring that our classrooms provide a positive, engaging, safe and intentional learning environment. A central responsibility of this position is leading and supporting the effective implementation of our Reggio Emilia-inspired curriculum, Wonder of Learning®.
Education Director Key Responsibilities:
Leadership and Administration: Lead daily operations while upholding brand, regulatory and policy standards
Staff Management: Hire, train, supervise and support staff to build a positive, collaborative team
Curriculum and Program Development: Deliver our proprietary Wonder of Learning® program*, designed to spark curiosity, support individual growth and inspire a lifelong love of learning
Family and Community Engagement: Build strong relationships with families and promote the School in the community
Health and Safety: Maintain a safe, clean and prepared environment for children, staff and visitors
Qualifications:
NYS Teaching certification in Early Childhood Education, Childhood Education, or Special Education (B-2 or 1st-6th)
At least 3 years of experience teaching in early childhood education and 1+ year in a leadership role
Strong knowledge of child development, early learning best practices and team leadership
Excellent communication, organizational and problem-solving skills
A genuine love for children and commitment to high-quality education
Must pass required state background checks and meet state minimum education, experience and credential requirements
As the Education Director, the benefits you will receive include:
Twenty-Nine (29) paid personal days per year which includes twelve (12) paid personal days per calendar year, five (5) paid personal days between Christmas and New Year's Day when the school is closed and seven (7) paid holidays per calendar year.
Five (5) sick days per year
Employer will match up to 3% of your contributions to the 401K plan
Employees will be eligible for annual performance-based pay increases
Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits
Subsidized health and dental insurance
*Wonder of Learning® is our exclusive education program designed to embrace how children learn best - through play and curiosity. Our curriculum is designed to make learning enjoyable while instilling vital 21st-century skills such as teamwork, problem-solving and social-emotional relationships.
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