Preschool Education Director Richmond

Preschool Education Director

Full Time • Richmond
Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Bonus based on performance
  • Competitive salary
  • Employee discounts
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Training & development
  • Vision insurance
Role: Education Coach at Primrose School of Aliana - 11225 Markdow Dr. Richmond, TX 77407

Goal: To initially train all teachers and continually support the development of their skills, abilities, and understanding of the Balanced Learning® curriculum and its implementation in the classrooms.

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field; OR Child Development Associate™ (CDA) Credential™ preferred
  • Minimum of three years teaching experience in a licensed early childhood program
  • Must meet state licensing and Primrose training requirements
  • Preferred: Meet required qualifications for director in Texas and possess and maintain a valid Director's Credential
Skillsets:
  • Coachable and able to coach
  • Competent and confident
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • High integrity
  • Good listening and follow-up skills
  • Ability to provide constructive feedback and advice
  • Able to work with others harmoniously
  • High coping capabilities
  • Solution and detail-oriented
  • Strong classroom management and organizational skills
Essential Job Functions:
  • Must meet the designated person-in-charge and teacher requirements of local child care regulatory agency and Primrose School training requirements.
  • Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs. in connection with the handling of children for the facilitation of programs, child safety, and potential emergency situations.
  • Assisting children with activities such as sitting, standing, walking, and toileting.
  • Engaging in physical activities with children, including playing, kneeling, bending, and reaching.
  • Communicating effectively with children, parents, and colleagues, both verbally and in writing.
  • Maintaining a clean and organized school environment.
  • Responding quickly to emergencies or safety issues.
  • Following health and safety guidelines, including sanitation and hygiene practices.
  • Collaborating with other staff members and administrators to ensure the well-being of children.
  • Supervising and ensuring the safety of children and staff, including hearing and seeing children to provide adequate supervision.
  • Overseeing and managing daily operations of the childcare facility, including scheduling, staffing to ratio, and program implementation.
  • Training, mentoring, and evaluating childcare staff to ensure high-quality care and adherence to policies and procedures.
  • Communicating effectively with parents, guardians, and external stakeholders regarding childcare programs, policies, and children’s progress.
  • Ensure required and necessary training is completed and documented to local childcare regulation and Primrose standards for all teaching staff.
  • Supervise and provide regular constructive feedback to teaching staff.
  • Act as designated person-in-charge when director is unavailable or not on the building premises.
  • Collaborating with other supervisors, administrators, and educational specialists to enhance childcare programs and services.
  • Resolving conflicts and addressing disciplinary issues among children and staff in a fair and constructive manner.
  • Ensuring compliance with employment laws for staff as needed.
  • Ability to work outside in hot or cold weather in all seasons as needed for supervisory duties.
  • Able to drive bus in compliance with traffic laws and expectations for bus drivers by childcare licensing and Primrose Schools.
  • Able to work in kitchen to ensure consistent meal and snack preparation and compliance with health codes.
Responsibilities:
  • Understands and has strong working knowledge of Primrose Balanced Learning® curriculum
  • Passionately believes in and is able to communicate all aspects of the Primrose Balanced Learning® approach to teaching and learning
  • Participates in the selection and hiring of teaching staff
  • Coordinates with other members of the Leadership Team to implement the training plan for new teaching staff according to classroom-specific Continual Learning Guides
  • Ensures teacher training requirements are up-to-date
  • Conducts classroom observations to regularly support and ensure Balanced Learning® curriculum implementation and delivery
  • Collaborates with other members of the Leadership Team to provide ongoing feedback for teaching staff, using a variety of tools such as Classroom Observation Forms and Teacher Evaluations
  • Works with teachers to identify strengths and areas of opportunity to design plans for continual improvement
  • Creates a culture of engagement by empowering teachers to find solutions for themselves
  • Maintains confidentiality
Reports to: Director or designee
Job Type: Full-time
Compensation: $35,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year




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Benefits

CAREER DEVELOPMENT
As a preschool teacher, you'll develop the skills you need to advance your career in education or launch the next chapter of your professional life.
INDUSTRY-LEADING CURRICULUM
Teachers at Primrose schools are educators, not babysitters. They all use our Balanced Learning approach - an exclusive, research-informed method that gives you both structure and flexibility, so you can make the most of every moment in the classroom.
SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY
You'll be part of a team of educators and in-school leaders who feel more like family and are as invested in the children - and your future - as you are.