Education Director

The core role of the Education Director is to ensure AEA’s educational offerings/programs are delivered to company standards in the Infant through School Age classrooms, including in our STEAM/Atelier classroom. He or she will supervise the teachers assigned to each classroom and together with the Director helps to select, supervise, train, and develop teachers for their program. This position also assumes Director duties in their absence and assists the Director with management duties. He or she will be responsible for opening and closing the school at least 50% of the time and may be required to step into a classroom and take on the teacher role when needed to maintain child-to-teacher ratios.

Responsibilities:
-Accountability in all aspects of the operation

-Works with the director to ensure school compliance with all state-mandated teacher-child ratios; state and municipal statutes and regulations relating to the operation of childcare Schools; state and federal wage and hour laws; and Company policies and procedures

-Oversees and maintains all training hours required by the state

-Trains new staff members in a blended learning environment and classroom experience

-Coaches employees to improve performance. Develops career plans, talent incubator, and establishes annual goal setting to ensure continuous improvement during performance reviews

-Promotes a culture of innovation, empowerment, and accountability through innovation awards

Qualifications:
-Must meet all requirements stipulated by the state for the Director position

-Must meet all standards and requirements relating to background checks, fingerprinting, education, and experience as set by the state and accreditation agent

-- Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, curriculum, or related field required

-Must have at least two (2) years of experience in a licensed childcare school with at least one (1) year in a management or supervisory position

-Must demonstrate good people skills to work with staff and parents