Director of Education

Hirebridge; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Malvern School is seeking a Director of Education to oversee educational programming and staff development at their Downingtown location. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood or Elementary Education, supervisory experience, and a passion for fostering a quality learning environment for young children. This full-time position includes exciting benefits, opportunities for professional development, and the chance to contribute to a thriving educational community.

Benefits

Holiday pay, including a week-long paid Winter Holiday break

Paid time off

Company paid training for CPR, First Aid and more!

Unlimited referral bonuses

Tuition Reimbursement

60% Childcare discount

Medical, dental, vision and life insurance benefits

401K

Bonus incentives

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education or Elementary Education (with minimum of 24 credits in the field).
• Two years teaching experience in Early Childhood Education required.
• Experience writing and reviewing lesson plans required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations in the absence of the Executive Director.
• Ensure compliance with licensing/accrediting agencies.
• Lead or assist in classrooms to meet financial goals.

Skills

Knowledge of NAEYC

Supervisory experience

Experience writing and reviewing lesson plans

Experience observing classroom lessons

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education

Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education

Job description

Job Opening:

The Malvern School is currently seeking to fill the Director of Education position in Downingtown, PA. This is a full-time position, Monday through Friday.

What You Will Receive:

We offer full-time employees exciting benefits! These include:

• Holiday pay, including a week-long paid Winter Holiday break
• Paid time off
• Company paid training for CPR, First Aid and more!
• Unlimited referral bonuses
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 60% Childcare discount
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance benefits
• 401K
• Bonus incentives
• State-of-art classrooms in professionally-cleaned, attractive facilities

Job Summary:

The Director of Education assists the Executive Director in overseeing the school, and has a focus on educational programming, classroom observations and staff training & development. As the Director of Education, you will:

• Assume responsibility for the daily operations and every aspect of the school in the absence of the Executive Director.
• Work in conjunction with the Executive Director to ensure compliance with all licensing/accrediting agencies.
• Abide by and enforce all terms of The Malvern School Employee Manual.
• Produce written work for parents, staff, peers and supervisors that is of above-standard quality in composition, content, and timeliness.
• Strive to achieve goals in all areas of position to promote the school's and the company's growth and prosperity.
• Lead or assist in classrooms (as needed) in order to maintain ratios, meet financial goals, and serve as a role model.

What we need from you:

• Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education or Elementary Education (with a minimum of 24 credits in the field)
• Two years teaching experience in Early Childhood Education, required
• Supervisory experience, required
• Knowledge of NAEYC, preferred
• Experience writing and reviewing lesson plans, required
• Experience observing classroom lessons, preferred

A Little More About Us:

The Malvern School is dedicated to educating young children through innovative programming. We are proud of our focus on a quality, child-centered philosophy and clean, attractive facilities. We encourage a strong sense of teamwork and a professional atmosphere. In addition to our generous compensation package, we offer ongoing professional development and opportunities for career advancement at our growing company.

The Malvern School curriculum is designed to meet or exceed the standards established by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), the nation’s largest early childhood accrediting organization. Daycares or preschools that meet NAEYC’s standards of excellence provide an environment with a focus on health and safety, have teachers who are well trained, have access to excellent teaching materials, and work with curriculum that is appropriately challenging and developmentally sound to provide high-quality education for children in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. The Malvern School might be the perfect place for you!

Visit our website to see how your commute would be and to learn more about our school:https://malvernschool.com/our-schools/find-a-preschool-near-me/