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Education Director

Lefferts Garden Promise Childcare
Date Posted: 05/03/2023
Location: Brooklyn, New York
Salary/Wage: $68,000 - $70,000 a year
Job Type: Full-time
Work Arrangement: Onsite

Description:

We currently have TWO openings for education directors. The candidates are tasked to develop new curricula across a range of disciplines in our institution. The education director must be committed to improving teaching practices through collaboration with staff, community members, and students. You should be able to use new and existing resources to ensure student needs are met, and educational goals are achieved. You will authorize textbook acquisitions and, on occasion, be tasked with writing your own educational materials.

To be successful as an education director, you should stay up-to-date with pedagogical theories and developments in education. An exceptional education director should have superb people skills and be confident in engaging individuals from a variety of backgrounds and disciplines. You should be energetic, passionate, and able to clearly communicate objectives.

Responsibilities:

  • Developing new curricula with the help of teachers, students, and other staff.
  • Networking and building professional relationships with members of the institution and the community.
  • Monitoring the progress of new and existing teaching methods.
  • Closely evaluating results at the end of each quarter and writing up progress reports.
  • Supervising all faculty recruitment and vetting prospective teachers.
  • Identifying areas for improvement and scheduling workshops for new and existing staff.

Qualifications:

  • Master's degree in education administration or a related field.
  • Teaching certification in Early Childhood required.
  • The ability and patience to draft several documents and policies.
  • The ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
  • First-class organizational skills.
  • The ability to use tact and diplomacy in interactions with all relevant parties.
  • A strong ethical code.
  • Maintain a positive attitude and be open to feedback.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills;
  • Ability to build and lead a team;
  • Minimum 3 years of combined management, teaching and education administration experience;
  • Successful track record of effective teaching, curriculum development, and education administration;
Minimum Education Level: NYS Teacher Certification
Preferred Education Level: Master's Degree

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