Center Program Director

Emergent Preparatory Academy LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Job summary

A local educational institution in Washington, DC, is seeking an experienced educational/program director to oversee high-quality instructional programming and manage daily operations. The ideal candidate will hold a degree in Early Childhood Education, have knowledge of assessments and accreditation standards, and possess strong skills in community relations and staff supervision. This role offers competitive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Early Childhood Education or a closely related field.
• Knowledge of ITERS, CLASS, and QRIS.
• Ability to create a welcoming environment for families.

Responsibilities

• Ensure delivery of high-quality programs and instructional programming.
• Recruit families and staff to maximize staffing and enrollment.
• Guide teaching staff in lesson planning and assessment checkpoints.

Skills

Guiding teaching staff

Curriculum implementation

Parent and community relations

Facility management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education

Tools

COR Advantage Assessment tool

ITERS

CLASS

QRIS

Job description

Benefits:

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

The educational/program director ensures the delivery of high-quality programs and instructional programming. The school's overall responsibility includes recruiting families and staff to maximize staffing and enrollment. This position also requires representing the program in the best professional manner and carrying out all daily operations requirements.

Must be able to guide teaching staff in the delivery of instructions with fidelity, lesson planning, and assessment checkpoints using COR Advantage Assessment tool. Familiar with NAEYC Accreditation, DC Early Learning Standards of Learning, including curriculum implementation in classrooms, assessing staff training needs and development, parent and community relations, staff supervision, and facility management.

Must hold a bachelor's degree or higher in Early Childhood Education or a closely related field. Knowledge of ITERS, CLASS, and the QRIS. Ability to create a welcoming environment where families feel welcome and an important part of the program. Must follow all regulatory agency's requirements and demands and respond in a timely manner.

Must establish a reasonable marketing/recruitment plan to market and recruit new families to ensure the center maintains its licensing capacity at all times.