Education Director

Job Description

Job Description

Description : About us :

About us :

We Bring Learning to Life! At NY Kids Club, childhood is our passion. NY Kids Club is a leading provider of early childhood education and private enrichment classes committed to physical, intellectual, and social experiences for children from 8 weeks to 12 years old.

Through innovative classes, creative camps, one-of-a-kind birthday celebrations and events, our approach inspires each child’s inherent love of learning in a fun and energetic environment.

Job Summary :

The Education Director position at NY Kids Club & NY Preschool is a pivotal leadership role focused on developing educators, ensuring impeccable customer service, and contributing to the overall success of our programs.

Reporting directly to the Head of School, the Education Director is responsible for supporting teachers with curriculum implementation, conducting tours for prospective families, answering enrollment questions, and collaborating with the Head of School on administrative tasks such as staff scheduling, enrollment management, and compliance checks.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities :

• In partnership with the Head of School, plan class offerings, schedule flow, and transition times. Support in creating semester scheduling, class offerings, and program development.
• Collaborate with the Head of School on administrative tasks, including staff scheduling, enrollment management, and student and staff compliance checks.
• Manage staff schedules and ensure proper staffing onsite for all programming.
• Support teaching staff with family communications, including assessments, school reports, etc.
• Build a strong team of teachers by conducting interviews and hiring events to support site staffing needs.
• Coach and mentor your team to performance at their highest level through 1 : 1 check-ins, performance review meetings, and observations.
• Support team with classroom setup and ensuring center has the necessary materials onsite order before each semester.
• Oversee the management of the Bloomz application for NY Preschool each semester; including updates and parent communication.
• Review Welcome Packets to inform teachers of student-specific information.
• Support children’s separation for all programming needs.
• Conduct tours for preschool and enrichment programs.
• Provide detailed information to clients about programming and support sales efforts.
• Address behavior, separation, and children's needs as required.
• Conduct team meetings, education meetings, and train new hires.

Compliance

• Guarantee your location aligns with DOHMH / DOE regulations.
• Regularly audit student and staff files to ensure compliance
• Ensure site safety and maintenance, including fire alarm checks.
• Ensure team member compliance and conduct monthly drills.
• Prepare for facility inspections and send out monthly calendars.

Summer Camp

• Manage camp assignments, schedules, and logistics.
• Support new students and families during camp.
• Conduct tours for summer camp and handle hiring / training needs.
• Create daily camp groups and update staffing as needed

Requirements :

Who should apply? (Requirements)

• Bachelor's Degree required. Masters degree preferred.
• NY state teaching certification in early childhood education (birth-2) or special education (birth-2) required.
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Lead Preschool Teacher.
• Minimum 1 year of mentorship or management experience required.
• Experience with NY DOH licensing compliance, article 47 preferred.
• Physical exam and background checks are required for this position.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities :

• Results oriented with the ability to multitask, prioritize, and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic early childhood environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with customers and team members.
• You are proactive and have a strong business acumen. You understand the importance of driving new enrollment while also retaining current clients.
• Proven track record in leadership and team management, with the ability to inspire and motivate a diverse workforce.
• Ability to prioritize, time manage and organize effectively
• Must be honest, dependable, receptive to feedback, and able to meet deadlines
• Self-motivated and able to work independently

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to carry out each essential duty in a satisfactory manner. The job specifications listed are representative of the education and experience, the physical requirements, as well as the knowledge, skill and / or ability (KSAs) that are generally necessary for the role.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.