The qualified education director will efficiently oversee our childcare center's day-to-day operations, ensuring compliance with Federal, State, and local regulations. The ideal candidate will implement curriculum guidelines, maintain corporate standards, meet accreditation requirements, and optimize financial performance.
Responsibilities:
• Accountability in all aspects of the operation
• Ensures School compliance with all state-mandated teacher-child ratios; state and municipal statutes and regulations relating to the operation of childcare Schools; state and federal wage and hour laws; and Company policies and procedures.
• Oversees and maintains all training hours required by the state.
• Trains and develops talent by establishing performance standards; communicates clear
performance expectations to school staff, verbally and in writing.
• Responsible for day-to-day operations of the center and maintains supervisory responsibility for all school staff.
• Supervises and coaches staff members.
• Develop career plans and establish annual goal-setting to ensure continuous improvement during performance reviews.
• Promotes a culture of innovation, empowerment, and accountability through innovation awards.
• Manages school staff by planning work schedules to cover classrooms and maintain child-teacher ratios.
• Conducts monthly staff meetings.
• Creates a newsletter for staff members with information about career promotions, teaching strategies, and suggestions.
• Establishes and maintains a safe and healthy learning environment at the center
• Models appropriate and professional behavior.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the director of the school.
• Follows the guidelines of the AEA branding manual for social media postings.
• Enters visitors and tours in the AEA APP
• Participates in community events and professional associations.
• Build relationships with the parents.
• Sends parents a monthly newsletter with information about the curriculum, events, and other information.
• Meets with the parents to discuss situations and develop improvement plans.
• One-on-ones with teachers
Qualifications:
• Meet state requirements for the education director position.
• Hold a minimum bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or a related field
• Have at least four years of experience in a licensed childcare facility, with a minimum of two years in a management or supervisory role
• Demonstrate effective communication skills in English, both verbal and written.
• Possess the ability to multitask, respond promptly to emails, and keep systems updated.
• Show evidence of emotional intelligence and crisis management skills
• Be physically capable of performing tasks such as bending, stooping, and lifting to 50 pounds regularly.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in early childhood education or a related field
- At least four years of experience in a licensed childcare facility
- Minimum of two years in a management or supervisory role
- Effective communication skills in English, both verbal and written
- Ability to multitask and respond promptly to communications
- Evidence of emotional intelligence and crisis management skills
- Physically capable of performing tasks involving bending, stooping, and lifting 50 pounds
What We Do
Amazing Explorers Academy is a preschool and early childhood education provider that offers a unique, proprietary STEAM-based curriculum. The company focuses on fostering a nurturing environment for children aged 6 weeks to 12 years, integrating science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics to develop lifelong learning skills. They emphasize emotional intelligence and collaborative learning, preparing children for 21st-century challenges through structured, research-backed educational approaches.
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