What are the responsibilities and job description for the Education Director position at Happy Dragon?
Job Description
Educational Director
Happy Dragon Daycare is seeking an education director to collaborate with families to support and share the educational needs of their children. Inspire each child's potential through our innovative curriculum, inclusive environment, and strong family partnerships with the support of a corporate team dedicated to helping you manage the daily operations of the center.
Location: Elmhurst
Education and Related Work Experience
- Master's Degree required
- Previous experience as an Ed director (preferred)
- NYS teaching certification in Birth-Grade 2./Special Education in Birth to 2
- A combination of infant, toddler, or preschool teaching experience about 3 years (preferred)
- Must meet state educational and licensing requirements for director; additional center/school requirements may apply
Skills & Knowledge
- Strong leadership, supervisory and customer service skills, and ability to create/maintain partnerships with families and staff
- Ability to lead staff in implementing a developmentally appropriate curriculum
- Strong organizational and communication skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks or crisis situations effectively
- Capacity to understand and manage center financial duties
- Computer literacy
- Experience working in an inclusive work environment and managing across differences
- Ability to formulate and carry out effective work plans
- Ability to facilitate the coordination of multiple tasks and manage a variety of projects simultaneously
- Ability to build effective working partnerships
We ensure a work environment in which each employee's chosen path is respected, rewarded, and celebrated.
Job Type: Full-time
Education:
- Master's (Required)
License or certification:
- NYS Birth-2nd Grade/Special Education in Birth to 2 (Required)
Job Type: Full-time
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $75,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Education:
- Master's (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Elmhurst, NY 11373: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $75,000 - $90,000