What are the responsibilities and job description for the Early Childhood Director position at Precious Lambs Learning Center?
Job Overview
The Early Childhood Director plays a crucial role in overseeing the daily operations of our early childhood education program. This position is responsible for creating a nurturing and stimulating environment for young children, ensuring their safety and well-being while promoting their educational growth. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in early childhood education, child welfare, and classroom management, with a passion for fostering a love of learning in young children.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement age-appropriate curriculum that aligns with educational standards and promotes literacy education.
- Supervise and support teaching staff, providing guidance in classroom management and behavior management strategies.
- Ensure compliance with all state regulations and licensing requirements related to early childhood education.
- Foster strong relationships with children, families, and the community to promote child welfare and support early intervention efforts.
- Conduct regular assessments of children's progress and development, communicating findings to parents and staff.
- Organize professional development opportunities for staff to enhance their skills in Montessori methods and other educational approaches.
- Maintain a safe, clean, and engaging classroom environment that encourages exploration and learning.
Skills
- Strong knowledge of literacy education principles and practices.
- Expertise in child welfare policies and best practices.
- Proven ability to manage classrooms effectively while fostering positive behavior management techniques.
- Excellent communication skills to educate staff, engage parents, and collaborate with the community.
- Experience with Montessori methods or similar educational philosophies is preferred.
- Ability to provide early intervention strategies tailored to individual children's needs.
- Strong organizational skills to manage multiple responsibilities effectively.
This position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of young children while leading a dedicated team of educators. If you are passionate about early childhood education and committed to fostering an enriching learning environment, we encourage you to apply.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $44,428.00 - $58,752.00 per year
Schedule:
- Choose your own hours
- No weekends
Ability to Commute:
- Dover, DE 19904 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Dover, DE 19904: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $44,428 - $58,752