What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Early Childhood Education position at UCIC School and Learning Center?
Join the early learning professional teaching team at UCiC Preschool; a progressive, culturally diverse early learning program. UCiC’s Preschool is located in Bothell, WA.
The Director will be joining a team of teachers who feel called to serve God’s youngest children with passion and excellence. The central focus of our team is to connect with each child and family to encourage and support them with God’s love. The Director will teach and communicate with intention and passion and maintain a culture where all staff can thrive and grow professionally. A culture that glorifies Our Lord and Savior and supports a positive culture for our teachers as well as the children and families that attend our school.
The Early Learning Director manages the center’s learning and activity program to ensure that practices meet the Washington Administrative Code (WAC), are varied, and are developmentally appropriate.
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Primary Tasks:
- Program Administration
- Supervise the day to day operations of classroom curriculum, daily schedules and programs.
- Conduct daily classroom training and maintain associated log with employee signatures
- Meet with staff to assist in curriculum planning.
- Conduct regular classroom observations.
- Review teacher requests for classroom supplies.
- Provide weekly program documentation as required by WAC.
- Assist in classrooms as needed.
- Help with staffing.
- Supervising weekly Chapel.
- Maintain log of all staff/MERIT trainings in compliance with state and Company policies and procedures.
- Ensure staff have met all education and training requirements
- Conduct New Hire orientation on first day of employment.
- Center Management
- Be responsible for the operation of the center.
- Communications
- Attend monthly Program Supervisor meetings.
- Maintaining regular schedule of staff meetings.
Qualifications:
- Prior experience working as an Early Learning Director.
- Minimum of two years' experience working with children below age 5
- Child Development Associate (CDA) certificate required
- Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education preferred
- Documented registration in MERIT and completion of requirements
- Familiarity with Washington Administrative Code (WAC)
- Strong communication skills that reflect professionalism and tact at all times
- Ability to pass state and federal background checks
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Commute:
- Bothell, WA 98021 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Bothell, WA 98021: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $55,000 - $65,000