Education Director

Beanstalk Academy; New York (NY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity to make a lasting impact

Job summary

Beanstalk Academy in New York is seeking an Education Director to lead multiple locations, overseeing facilities, staffing, program administration, and parent communication.

The ideal candidate holds NYS Certification for Early Childhood Education Birth to Grade 2, with leadership experience; they will ensure licensing compliance, staff development, and collaborative family engagement to support young children's growth.

Qualifications

• NYS Certification for Early Childhood Education Birth to Grade 2 is required.
• F07 and S95 required or willing to obtain upon hire.
• 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, strong organizational skills, and the ability to multi-task and manage multiple situations effectively.
• Familiarity with the Creative Curriculum, ECERS, and Teaching Strategies Gold.

Responsibilities

• Facilities management: ensure classrooms are safe, attractive, and developmentally appropriate.
• Staffing management: supervise office managers, teachers, teaching assistants, family workers, janitors, and cooks.
• 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

Customer service

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Family/staff relationship

Parent communication

Education

NYS Certification for ECE Birth to Grade 2

F07

S95

Student Building Leadership/Student District Leadership Certification (Preferred)

Tools

Creative Curriculum

ECERS

Teaching Strategies Gold

Job description

Education Director

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:

• Opportunity to make a lasting impact in the lives of young children