Job Description
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Training & development
The educational/program director ensures the delivery of high-quality programs and instructional programming. The school's overall responsibility includes recruiting families and staff to maximize staffing and enrollment. This position also requires representing the program in the best professional manner and carrying out all daily operations requirements.
Must be able to guide teaching staff in the delivery of instructions with fidelity, lesson planning, and assessment checkpoints using the COR Advantage Assessment tool. Familiarity with NAEYC Accreditation, DC Early Learning Standards of Learning, including curriculum implementation in classrooms, assessing staff training needs and development, parent and community relations, staff supervision, and facility management is essential.
Must hold a bachelor's degree or higher in Early Childhood Education or a closely related field. Knowledge of ITERS, CLASS, and the QRIS is required. Ability to create a welcoming environment where families feel valued and involved in the program is crucial. Must follow all regulatory agency requirements and respond promptly to any demands.
Must establish a reasonable marketing/recruitment plan to promote and recruit new families, ensuring the center maintains its licensing capacity at all times.