Early Childhood Education Director
Company: Confidential Company
Location: Oklahoma City
Posted on: June 24, 2022
Job Description:
Join a National company that cares about the children we serve
and the employees we value!We have an exciting new opportunity for
an Early Childhood Education Director in the SW Oklahoma City
area.Apply today for immediate consideration!The Director will lead
and manage staff as well as cultivate an environment in which
children and their parents feel safe, secure, and
well-educated.Responsibilities
- Sets short and long term goals for teaching staff.
- Keeps accurate files on employees, children, and
activities.
- Conducts interviews and reviews the qualifications of all new
staff before hiring the most qualified applicants for teaching,
administrative, or support staff positions.
- Manages the work schedules of teaching and administrative
staff.
- Supervises and leads teaching and administrative staff as they
adhere to company standards.
- Provides feedback for staff on their performance in the
classroom.
- Orders and purchases teaching materials including toys, videos,
books, educational aids, cleaning supplies, food, and first aid
supplies.
- Organizes monthly schedules for field trips, special events,
and holidays.
- Meets with teachers and parents to keep parents up to date on
their child's progress and development.
- Works with teaching staff to find ways to address any
behavioral or learning problems.
- Ensures that the facility and staff adheres to all state and
local regulations.Requirements
- Must possess exceptional interpersonal skills with children and
adults alike.
- Must demonstrate excellent verbal and written communications
skills in order to communicate with parents, staff, and
children.
- Must have strong leadership skills to inspire respect from
young children.
- Must be organized and have a strong business sense.
- Knowledgeable about the latest trends and techniques in
education and child-rearing, including discipline, encouragement,
and communication.
- Familiarity with theories and practices of behavioral therapy,
child development, and parent-child relationships.
- Must have an appropriate code of ethics for working with young
children.
- Must be flexible and able to react appropriately to changing
circumstances.
- Must have strong crisis management abilities and be able to
maintain a cool composure in times of crisis.
- Must have strong administrative and time management
skills.
- Must possess excellent customer service.
- Must be professional and provide a public face for the
childcare facility.
- Education and Experience
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in early child care or
education.
- Must have all CPR and First Aid certifications.
- At least 5 years' experience working with children in a
teaching position or administering child care.
- Must be fully licensed by the state and local
municipality.
- Must pass a background check.
Keywords: Confidential Company, Oklahoma City , Early Childhood Education Director, Education / Teaching , Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
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