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Assistant Director of Early Learning Centers
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What they do
A Preschool or Childcare Director manages and directs programs for very young children. Supervises child care workers and pre-school teachers. Proposes policies, program fees and budgets for approval by a program board or administrative agency or implements policies of a national organization. Meets with parents and staff to discuss the development, learning and behavior of children in the program or center. Orders supplies and monitors maintenance and cleaning at a facility. Ensures that the program or center meets state and federal guidelines.
$64,048 / year median in Massachusetts
+17% projected growth
Job Description
What You'll Do:
Conduct observations and program/classroom assessments to improve or enhance educator skills and other activities in support of quality standards. Work in collaboration with the Senior Director of Professional Development, center-based Program Directors, and the Early Childhood Team to enhance program services, implement quality standards and best practices. Design and implement training for educators and administrators to continuously improve the quality of programs and the skills of educators. Manage projects which include but are not limited to: accreditation, licensing, and use of observational tools including Environmental Rating Scale (ERS). Provide operational coverage in the absence of the Program Director as needed. Full job description available upon requestYou:
Are EEC Director II certified ( required ) Hold a Bachelor's Degree, preferably in EEC or related field Are experienced with 5-7 years in early childhood program leadership Are experienced in providing feedback to and coaching educators Are knowledgeable about EEC licensing standards, NAEYC accreditation standards, and classroom observation tools such as CLASS andITERS/ECCERS
Perks and Benefits:
Salary:
$75,000- $85,000 Full Time, Monday
- Friday schedule Medical and Dental Insurance available on your date of hire
- Nurtury covers 80% of the cost Voluntary Vision Insurance Free Minimum $50,000 Life Insurance, plus Long Term Disability Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts 50% Discount on Child Care Fees 403(b) Retirement Plan and Roth IRA Options Free Employee Assistance Program Generous Paid Time Off Nurtury provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.