Ed Director

We are currently seeking Ed Directors to lead several of our locations.

Beanstalk Child Care Academy, is a leading, full-service child care provider for children 0-5, offering a variety of services such as Early Intervention, Head Start, 3K, as well as after school programs. We support and accommodate our families' needs by providing a safe and nurturing child care experience. We provide a variety of programs throughout the city to accommodate children and family needs. Our outstanding team of professionals not only share a sense of purpose, they have tireless work ethic that stems from a deep commitment to caring. We always welcome talented, bilingual staff members of varying experience levels from within or near the communities we serve—dedicated individuals who want the opportunity to give back and make a lasting contribution.

The Ideal building principal is someone with the following skillsets:

• Ability to leverage business, sales, and marketing savvy to grow Beanstalks Education’s presence in the community, leading to the growth of new families and children in our centers
• Hire, engage and develop a team of “Best In Class” educators to be passionate and committed professionals
• Partner with parents with a shared desire to provide the best care and education for their children
• Cultivate positive relationships with families, teachers, state licensing authorities, community contacts, and corporate partners

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for Facilities Management, Staffing Management, Program Administration and Parental Communication and Involvement.
• Facilities Management- Work with teachers to ensure that all classrooms are safe, attractive and developmentally appropriate.
• Staffing Management -Supervise the overall program including office manager, teachers, teaching assistants, family workers, janitors and cook.
• Program Administration- Ensure compliance with all state and local licensing regulations.
• Parental Communication and Involvement- Familiarize parents with school policies and provide new parents with orientation. Assist parents to plan, facilitate and coordinate services for children with disabilities and behavioral needs.

Required Skills and Experience:

• NYS Certification for Early Childhood Education (Birth to Grade 2)
• Student Building Leadership/Student District Leadership Certification (Preferred)
• Two years or more of teaching and supervising experience in a similar position
• Ability to build relationships with families and staff and create a dynamic environment where play and discovery go hand-in-hand.
• Outstanding customer service skills, strong organizational skills, and the ability to multi-task and manage multiple situations effectively.
• Familiarity with the Creative Curriculum, ECERS and Teaching Strategies Gold

MUST HAVE ED DIRECTOR EXPERIENCE

BILLINGUAL IS A PLUS