Ed Director

Beanstalk Academy; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

In person work location

Job summary

Beanstalk Academy in New York seeks an Education Director to oversee multiple locations, driving facilities management, staffing, program administration, and parent communication. You will ensure safety, developmentally appropriate environments, and licensing compliance across sites.

The ideal candidate has NYS ECE certification, leadership credentials, and several years of teaching/supervising experience, with strong relationships to families and staff.

Qualifications

• NYS Certification for Early Childhood Education Birth to Grade 2 required.
• F07 and S95 certifications required or willing to obtain on hire.
• Two years or more of teaching and supervising experience.
• Ability to engage families and staff in a dynamic learning environment.
• Familiar with Creative Curriculum, ECERS, and Teaching Strategies Gold.

Responsibilities

• Facilities Management: ensure classrooms are safe, attractive, and developmentally appropriate.
• Staffing Management: supervise office managers, teachers, assistants, and support staff.
• Program Administration: ensure compliance with licensing regulations.
• Parental Communication: orient new parents and coordinate services for children with disabilities or behavioral needs.

Skills

Teaching & supervision

Family relationships

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Curriculum familiarity

Education

NYS Certification for ECE Birth to Grade 2

F07 and S95 Certification

Leadership Certification (Preferred)

2+ years teaching/supervising experience

Job description

Education Director

Grow Tall With Us

Job Summary

Beanstalk Academy, a leading full-service child care and early education provider with 10+ locations in the Bronx and Brooklyn, is seeking an exceptional Education Director to lead several of our locations. As an Education Director at Beanstalk Academy, you will be responsible for overseeing facilities management, staffing management, program administration, and parental communication and involvement.

Job Responsibilities

• Facilities Management: Work with teachers to ensure that all classrooms are safe, attractive, and developmentally appropriate.
• Staffing Management: Supervise the overall program, including office managers, teachers, teaching assistants, family workers, janitors, and cooks.
• Program Administration: Ensure compliance with all state and local licensing regulations.
• Parental Communication and Involvement: Familiarize parents with school policies and provide new parents with orientation. Assist parents to plan, facilitate, and coordinate services for children with disabilities and behavioral needs.

Requirements

• NYS Certification for Early Childhood Education Birth to Grade 2 (Required)
• F07 and S95 (Required or willing to obtain them upon hire)
• Student Building Leadership/Student District Leadership Certification (Preferred)
• Two years or more of teaching and supervising experience in a similar position
• Ability to build relationships with families and staff and create a dynamic environment where play and discovery go hand-in-hand.
• Outstanding customer service skills, strong organizational skills, and the ability to multi-task and manage multiple situations effectively.
• Familiarity with the Creative Curriculum, ECERS, and Teaching Strategies Gold

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Work Location: In person