Education Director

Beanstalk-Academy; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Employee discount

Professional development assistance

Relocation to Bronx, NY location

Job summary

Beanstalk Academy, a leading full-service child care and early education provider, seeks an Education Director to lead several locations and drive growth. You will blend educational leadership with business, sales, and marketing efforts to expand the program and strengthen community presence.

You will partner with families, teachers, licensing authorities, and corporate partners to deliver exceptional care and development.

Qualifications

• NYS Certification for Early Childhood Education Birth to Grade 2 is required.
• F07 and S95 certifications must be obtained upon hire.
• Two years or more of teaching and supervising experience in a similar position.
• Ability to build relationships with families and staff.
• Familiarity with licensing regulations and best practices.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Relationship building

Customer service

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Communication with families

Sales skills

Marketing skills

Education

NYS Certification for ECE Birth to Grade 2

F07 and S95 Certifications

Student Building Leadership / District Leadership Certification (Preferred)

Tools

Creative Curriculum

ECERS

Teaching Strategies Gold

Job description

Education Director

Join us at Beanstalk Academy, a leading, full-service child care and early education provider with 10+ locations in the Bronx and Brooklyn. We are seeking an exceptional Education Director to lead several of our locations and help us continue to grow and thrive.

About the Role

As an Education Director at Beanstalk Academy, you will be responsible for leading a team of educators and supporting the overall growth and development of our centers. You will have the opportunity to leverage your business, sales, and marketing skills to grow our education program and increase our presence in the community. You will also partner with parents to provide the best care and education for their children, and cultivate positive relationships with families, teachers, state licensing authorities, and corporate partners.

Responsibilities

• Facilities Management: 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, provide new parents with orientation, and 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 range: $80,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Employee discount
• Professional development assistance
• Relocation to our Bronx, NY 10456 location