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Cub House Director Jobs
Company | The Blake School |
Address | , Hopkins, 55343, Mn |
Employment type | FULL_TIME |
Salary | $65,000 - $75,000 a year |
Expires | 2023-07-12 |
Posted at | 1 year ago |
Blake is seeking an experienced early childhood teacher and leader skilled at creating an environment where children feel known and nurtured. The Director will bring skill in developing and implementing a progressive Reggio-inspired emergent curriculum designed for children ages three months to four years old. The Director will work collaboratively with the other teachers to design and teach curriculum in a cozy, nurturing and responsive setting. They will have a passion for hiring and developing teachers and building a team people want to be on. They will be an excellent listener and possess strong oral and written communication skills. The Director will excel at developing and sustaining processes, ensuring compliance with licensing requirements and keeping current with best practices in early childhood education.
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Essential Functions and Responsibilities
Curriculum and Childhood Development
- Use a broad range of materials in designing the children’s learning experiences and creating and maintaining an organized, aesthetically pleasing environment
- Develop and implement a progressive Reggio-inspired emergent curriculum designed for children ages three months to four years old
- Use observation, anecdotal record keeping and documentation to assess the children’s growth and understanding
- Monitor and support the physical, cognitive, social and emotional well-being of the children
- Design and modify curriculum in response to the children’s interests and needs
Safety and Compliance
- Maintain licensing requirements for the center
- Identify and resolve any safety concerns
Leadership
- Hire, supervise and provide professional development for Cub House teachers
- Hire and arrange for substitute teachers as needed
- Manage the childcare program budget
- Communicate effectively and frequently with families
- Work collaboratively with the Director of Business and Finance on application process, enrollment decisions and payment arrangements
Experience and Skills:
Minimum Qualification Required
- Experience with progressive, constructivist early childhood models
- Proven ability to effectively monitor and adjust to ever-changing priorities in order to meet children’s needs
- Experience working with children aged three months to four years
- Commitments to equity, pluralism, and professional development
- Collaborative working style, flexibility, confidence, and a sense of humor
- Associate degree with significant experience or bachelor’s degree or master’s degree in child development, elementary or early childhood education
- Ability to work with children, families and colleagues from diverse backgrounds
- Effective management, oral, and written communication skills
- Flexible schedule to accommodate administrative tasks outside the hours providing care to children
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience operating a childcare program and supervising others
- Child Development Associate credential
Working Conditions and Essential Physical Requirements
Work environment will frequently be busy and occasionally noisy, with a number of activities and situations happening at once, requiring the attention and supervision of the children at all times. A portion of each day may be spent outside.
Position involves much lifting, bending, squatting, reaching and pushing. Must be able to lift and carry 50 pounds. Must be able to get up from and down to the floor numerous times throughout the day. Will need to be able to react quickly to certain situations.
Compensation
The expected salary for this role is in the $65,000 - $75,000 range, commensurate with experience and qualifications. Blake offers a comprehensive employee benefits plan that includes healthcare, retirement, student tuition remission benefits and a delicious lunch during the school year.
Disclaimer:
The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. The duties and responsibilities in this job description may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.
The Blake School believes that a diverse society enriches all individuals and communities. Diversity of race, ethnicity, national origin, geography, religion, gender, affectional or sexual orientation, age, physical ability, and marital, parental or economic status forms the fabric of our society. As a result of these beliefs, The Blake School actively seeks students, families and employees who value and contribute to the fullness of a diverse community within the context of its mission. In doing so, we recognize our responsibility to help make each person's experience a success. EOE
From: The Blake School
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