Education Director

Description:

Brooklyn Schoolhouse is a small independent preschool founded on the conviction that children have an innate desire to explore and are naturally competent and capable learners. We believe children learn best in a diverse community where their ideas and questions are respected, and where children are guided through the process of building meaningful understandings.

Brooklyn Schoolhouse is seeking a full-time Education Director. At Brooklyn Schoolhouse, the Education Director assists the Founder-Director in overseeing operations of the school. The Education Director is responsible for cultivating a warm and nurturing environment for children, families, and teachers. Essential responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily operations of the school.
  • Greet families upon arrival and dismissal.
  • Answer all school phone calls and emails.
  • Aid children and adults in the case of injury or other emergencies.
  • Maintain organization in the office, including hard copies and digital files as needed.
  • Inventory supplies and order additional as needed.
  • Coordinate technology and/or facility maintenance as needed (e.g., plumber).
  • Align day-to-day operations with Article 47 and any new Department of Health rules and regulations.
  • Interface with the Department of Health or other regulatory bodies as needed.
  • Lead school-wide events in alignment with the school calendar.
• Ensure all children have the support they need to thrive.
  • Communicate with families and teachers about children’s ongoing progress.
  • Coordinate services with the Committee on Preschool Special Education.
  • Collaborate with providers, including SEITs, OT, PT, and speech therapists.
• Manage all admissions and exmissions.
  • Maintain the website’s application page.
  • Plan and implement admissions open houses.
  • Review applications.
  • Prepare welcome and waitlist letters as appropriate.
  • Collect enrollment agreements and process tuition deposits.
  • Coordinate ISAAGNY reports with families.
  • Assist families in making decisions regarding kindergarten.
• Support teachers with their ongoing development.
  • Establish annual staff development goals with each teacher.
  • Design biweekly staff meetings that enrich teacher practice.
  • Observe in the classroom weekly.
  • Facilitate weekly one-on-one support meetings with each teacher.
  • Provide teachers with feedback and coaching.
• Maintain an operating budget in alignment with the school’s goals.
  • Manage tuition invoicing for all families.
  • Collaborate with the Finance Director to adjust operating costs as needed.
  • Design and implement an annual fundraiser.
• Collaborate with the Founder-Director on the school’s strategic vision.
  • Engage in long-term discussions about the mission, vision, and direction of the school with the Founder-Director.
  • Support with the recruitment and hiring of new staff members.
  • Provide suggestions and feedback regarding new programmatic initiatives.

Qualifications: