Education Director

Vivvi Early Learning; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement savings

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Vivvi Early Learning in New York is seeking an Education Director to lead developmentally appropriate curriculum and model best practices for a child-centered, inquiry-based program.

This role focuses on coaching faculty, mentoring teachers, and ensuring strong relationships with families. Candidates should have 5–10 years in a similar role with at least two years as Head Teacher and NYS teaching certification birth to 2, plus CPR/First Aid, and full US work eligibility.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years in a similar role with at least 2 years Head Teacher experience
• Bachelor's or Master's in Early Childhood Education or related field
• NYS Initial or Permanent Teaching Certification birth to 2
• Deep expertise in emergent- or inquiry-based curricula
• CPR and First Aid certification; willing to be certified
• Fully vaccinated against COVID and eligible to work in the US

Responsibilities

• Ensure developmentally appropriate curriculum delivery
• Train teachers on the Vivvi Learning Model
• Coach faculty and model instructional best practices
• Mentor faculty with regular evaluations and professional development
• Maintain complete and accurate files for children and staff
• Support enrollment and relationship-building with families
• Foster Vivvi's inclusive environment across the school

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Curriculum design

Teacher coaching

Relationship building

Licensing knowledge

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Vivvi is not your typical daycare! We’re reinventing child care and early learning for today’s families and creating opportunities for teachers and caregivers to do what they love (and feel valued while they’re doing it). Join the Vivvi community to provide the quality program children deserve while pursuing your own professional growth and development.

About The Role

As an Education Director You’ll:

• Ensure the ongoing delivery of a developmentally appropriate curriculum
• Train new teachers on the Vivvi Learning Model, a child-centered, inquiry-based approach
• Coach faculty members and modeling instructional best practices
• Provide mentorship to faculty members including regular performance evaluations and meaningful professional development opportunities
• Ensure children’s and faculty members’ files are complete, accurate and up-to-date at all times
• Support in all aspects of relationship-building and enrollment with prospective families
• Foster and promoting Vivvi’s inclusive environment throughout all aspects of the school

Apply Today If You:

• Enjoy working with young learners, and see every child as infinitely capable
• Have 5-10 years experience in a similar role with at least 2 years Head Teacher experience
• Hold a Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in Early Childhood, Child Development, or a related field
• Hold or are working toward NYS Initial or Permanent Teaching Certification birth to 2
• Have deep expertise in emergent- or inquiry-based curricula and a progressive approach to early childhood education
• Are knowledgable of licensing requirements for early childhood programs
• Value and create strong relationships with families, children, and faculty
• Possess excellent leadership skills including the ability to define goals and motivate staff towards success
• Are already or are willing to be CPR and First Aid certified
• Are fully vaccinated against COVID

What We Offer:

Competitive Compensation and Benefits: Our educators earn salaries from $60,000-$75,000 based on level of education and experience. Full time employees also receive benefits including tuition reimbursement, health, vision, and dental insurance, retirement savings, and commuter benefits.

Child-Centered Approach: Our educators facilitate each child’s success by observing their interests and developing a curriculum inspired by their curiosity. Learn more about our teaching philosophy here https://vivvi.com/programs

State-of -the-Art Facilities: Our campuses are purposefully designed to offer endless opportunities for learning and discovery.

Employee Development: We offer financial support for ongoing education through tuition reimbursement, as well as robust onboarding training, ongoing professional development days, and individual coaching and feedback. We also love to promote from within and are committed to helping our colleagues achieve their career goals at Vivvi!

To be considered, applicants must be based in or willing to relocate to NY. Candidates must also possess independent US work authorization.

Physical demands of this position include but are not limited to sitting and standing for extended periods, bending at the waist, reaching overhead, and frequently moving or lifting children weighing up to 50 pounds unassisted. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation should contact [e-mail]. Determinations will be made on a case-by-case basis.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, military or veteran status, or other characteristics protected by state or federal law or local ordinance.