Director Of Preschool

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Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Child Care Director to lead our educational program and manage daily operations. The ideal candidate will have a passion for early childhood education and a strong background in education administration. This role requires effective leadership skills, the ability to foster a nurturing environment for both staff and children, and a commitment to enhancing the quality of care and education provided.

Duties

• Oversee the daily operations of the child care center, ensuring compliance with state regulations and standards.
• Develop and implement educational programs that promote the social, emotional, and cognitive development of children.
• Manage staff recruitment, training, and performance evaluations to ensure a high-quality team.
• Foster positive relationships with parents, caregivers, and the community to support children's learning and development.
• Monitor student progress and implement strategies for improvement as needed.
• Maintain accurate records related to student enrollment, attendance, and assessments.
• Collaborate with other educational institutions to enhance program offerings and resources.

SKILLS / QUALIFICATIONS:

• Able to successfully pass full EEC Cori background check.
• Bachelor's Degree in Early Education or related field, Masters degree preferred including 21 college credits in Child Development or early childhood education and at least 3 college credits in one of these areas of specialization: staff supervision, curriculum design ("Teaching Strategies Gold", preferred), child assessment, and mentoring and coaching, program evaluation.
• Five years minimum of experience teaching in early childhood education.
• EEC Director II Certification.
• Bilingual, Spanish-English required.
• Three years minimum Supervisory experience required.
• Experience in partnership management and development.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills for various audiences and levels internally and externally including parents and community.
• Strong administrative, organizational skills and attention to details.
• Ability to work autonomously and in a team setting.
• Effective at working with others to reach common goals and objectives.
• Conveys complex ideas through brief, simple materials.
• Experience with program evaluation, data collection and analysis.
• High degree of computer literacy experience and competencies using technology i.e. Microsoft Office products (word, excel, powerpoint), Outlook, video meeting platforms i.e. Zoom and data base software applications i.e. Salesforce.com is required.
• Good character, mature judgment and a strong sense of responsibility and dedication.
• Highly positive and enthusiastic style; capable of motivating others.
• Strong project management skills, able to successfully lead complex projects and deliver results on time.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

IBA is proud to offer very competitive $110,000-$120,000 salary, commensurate with experience, and a robust benefit plan that includes an 80/20 premium cost share for comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance; a generous HRA provided by the company ($9,200 or $18,400 based on single and family coverage) and other built in supports that significantly reduces or eliminates out of pocket medical expenses. We offer a 403b plan with annual employer contribution, and generous paid time off and free parking (limited availability).

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $100,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Language:

• English (Preferred)
• Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• EEC Director l and Director ll Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person