Job description

Join the team at Imagine Early Learning Centers, an employee owned company!

Imagine Early Learning Centers seeks an Early Childhood Education Director for our Brooklyn, NYC 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 environments, fully prepared with COVID-19 safety protocols.

Experienced educators and administrators are 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.

We are seeking experienced, energetic and creative professionals to join a team providing the highest quality, educational childcare for working families. Find out more at www.imagineelc.com.

Responsibilities include:

• Participate in planning and implementing developmentally appropriate curriculum
• Ensure compliance with licensing and NAEYC guidelines
• Effective communication with families and staff
• 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

Competitive salaries and benefits including:

• 22 Days of PTO Annually in addition to 7 Sick days
• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Retirement Benefit (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)
• Voluntary Insurance (Prudential)
• Commuter Benefit
• Tuition Reimbursement/Degree Incentive Reward
• Educational Support Programs available
• Childcare Discount where available
• Professional Development

Qualifications

• Master's degree preferred 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.

Who We Are

Imagine Early Learning Centers, an employee owned child care management company, operates twelve high quality, full day licensed and NAEYC accredited (or in progress) Early Childhood centers in the NY metro area for children 6 weeks to 5-years-old. With state of the art facilities, professional development opportunities for promotion, a teamwork approach to classroom and center management, and a creative and rewarding work environment, Imagine maintains a satisfied and talented teacher staff. At Imagine, we know children, as well as staff and families, thrive in a stimulating and nurturing environment. Staff, children and families alike are valued as individuals and as members of our diverse community.'

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $90,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• No weekends

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

COVID-19 considerations:
All Employees are required to be fully vaccinated and wear a mask at all times while working at the Childcare Center.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Brooklyn, NY: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Leadership: 2 years (Required)
• Childcare: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• NYS Birth-Grade 2 Teachers Certification (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Work Location: One location

caravetterealestate.com is the go-to platform for job seekers looking for the best job postings from around the web. With a focus on quality, the platform guarantees that all job postings are from reliable sources and are up-to-date. It also offers a variety of tools to help users find the perfect job for them, such as searching by location and filtering by industry. Furthermore, caravetterealestate.com provides helpful resources like resume tips and career advice to give job seekers an edge in their search. With its commitment to quality and user-friendliness, caravetterealestate.com is the ideal place to find your next job.