Celebree School of RockvilleSchool Director
Job Position
director
Job Descriptiondd
Important: Applicant must meet all MSDE and OCC requirements and must be #Director qualified to work as a School Director in Maryland. All other applications shall be rejected.
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Celebree School of Rockville is a brand-new state of the art school (opened in May-2022) that is dedicated to the goal of excellence in #early_education. We are looking for a dynamic & highly talented School Director to lead our brand-new school in Rockville.
Celebree School has been pursuing the goal of excellence in early education since 1994 and “We Grow People Big and Small” meaning everything we do is centered on personal and career growth.
Celebree School values those who share our passion for early education, who thrive in a culture of accountability, who look for opportunities to grow professionally and who want to be a part of a team that considers going above and beyond as the standard. We support and encourage ongoing training of our teams and provide many developmental opportunities as a part of our Employee Investment Cycle program.
Qualifications:
- The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in leadership with a #preschool program.
- Strong leadership skills, excellent communication (both written and oral) abilities and a strong working knowledge of technology (devices and software) are absolutely necessary to thrive in this role.
- One must be a team player, self-motivated, highly organized, prepared, and able to multitask.
Essential Functions:
- Overseeing the operations of the school with support from the Assistant Director.
- Responsible for Motivating and Coaching team members in accomplishing and exceeding established goals.
- Leader in change implementation.
- Ensure compliance with all state and federal laws along with Celebree standards and policies.
- Document and maintain all paperwork and record keeping effectively for the Operation.
- Plan Celebree activities and actively participates in those activities.
- Coordinate and host team member meetings, training sessions, open houses, etc.
- Anticipate staffing needs; identify and hire the best talent; supervises, coaches, develops and motivates assistant director and school staff.
- Maintain effective communication to keep team members and parents properly informed.
- Project daily and monthly staffing needs of the school.
- Supports Orientation and ongoing training according to Celebree best practices.
- Jointly collaborate with the Assistant Director to focus and reach enrollment goals.
- Promote a positive work environment through effective listening, ensuring team members and parents have a voice.
- Provide team members with timely and specific feedback including classroom observations, one-on-ones, and performance evaluations.
- Promote teamwork and enthusiasm, foster commitment to Celebree’s mission, vision, and values: protect, educate, and nurture.
- Provide excellent customer service experiences, e.g., thorough, friendly tours; welcoming environment; accessible for parent meetings, phone calls, etc.; concerns addressed in a timely manner.
- Oversee the development of lesson plans and instructional aids/materials for classroom activities.
- Coach and develop staff in the classroom to ensure that the classroom functions in an orderly manner.
- Ensure that all classroom and outdoor equipment are in good working condition and are used and maintained properly.
- Follows and complies with all licensing regulations.
- Ensures school is always in compliance with licensing ratios, standards and requirements.
- Address all parent, child, and classroom team member concerns in a timely manner.
- Ensure that the school medication schedule is followed.
- Ensure that the appearance, cleanliness, and safe environment of the classroom are appropriately maintained.
- Oversee the arrangement of classroom into well-defined and age-appropriate interest areas.
- Review and oversee the implementation of classroom lesson plans, programs, and schedules.
- Ensures the delivery of family/teacher conferences bi-annually.
- Ensures compliance with all federal and state laws, MSDE-OCC regulations, and Celebree standards, policies and procedures.
- Plans and supervises school field trips and programs; ensures curriculum is followed appropriately.
Education and Experience:
- Director Qualified (meeting all MSDE – OCC Requirements).
- Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE) or related field preferred. Those with experience and an Associates Degree will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
- 40-45 clock hours administrative training, 9 clock hours of training in communicating with staff, parents, and the public.
- OCC conducted 3 clock hours regulation training session.
- 45 clock hours of Infant/Toddler Training.
- 90 clock hours Preschool Child Development and Curriculum Planning.
- 45 clock hours each in Child Development (birth through school age) and Curriculum for School Age Care.
- Minimum 3 years of administration experience required.
- Minimum 2 years teaching experience in a licensed childcare center required; service-oriented work experience a plus.
- Minimum 2 years management experience required; childcare center management preferred but we will consider staff management experience in a different field.
- Experience with directing a large child care center preferred.
- Comprehensive working knowledge of child behavioral and developmental stages.
- Comprehensive working knowledge of MSDE-OCC licensing requirements and other regulations as well as understanding of why these structures exist.
- Talent for leading and elevating a team via coaching, mentoring and clear, consistent communication in a well-established culture of accountability.
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Celebree School of Rockville is a brand-new state of the art school (opened in May-2022) that is dedicated to the goal of excellence in #early_education. We are looking for a dynamic & highly talented School Director to lead our brand-new school in Rockville.
Celebree School has been pursuing the goal of excellence in early education since 1994 and “We Grow People Big and Small” meaning everything we do is centered on personal and career growth.
Celebree School values those who share our passion for early education, who thrive in a culture of accountability, who look for opportunities to grow professionally and who want to be a part of a team that considers going above and beyond as the standard. We support and encourage ongoing training of our teams and provide many developmental opportunities as a part of our Employee Investment Cycle program.
Qualifications:
- The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in leadership with a #preschool program.
- Strong leadership skills, excellent communication (both written and oral) abilities and a strong working knowledge of technology (devices and software) are absolutely necessary to thrive in this role.
- One must be a team player, self-motivated, highly organized, prepared, and able to multitask.
Essential Functions:
- Overseeing the operations of the school with support from the Assistant Director.
- Responsible for Motivating and Coaching team members in accomplishing and exceeding established goals.
- Leader in change implementation.
- Ensure compliance with all state and federal laws along with Celebree standards and policies.
- Document and maintain all paperwork and record keeping effectively for the Operation.
- Plan Celebree activities and actively participates in those activities.
- Coordinate and host team member meetings, training sessions, open houses, etc.
- Anticipate staffing needs; identify and hire the best talent; supervises, coaches, develops and motivates assistant director and school staff.
- Maintain effective communication to keep team members and parents properly informed.
- Project daily and monthly staffing needs of the school.
- Supports Orientation and ongoing training according to Celebree best practices.
- Jointly collaborate with the Assistant Director to focus and reach enrollment goals.
- Promote a positive work environment through effective listening, ensuring team members and parents have a voice.
- Provide team members with timely and specific feedback including classroom observations, one-on-ones, and performance evaluations.
- Promote teamwork and enthusiasm, foster commitment to Celebree’s mission, vision, and values: protect, educate, and nurture.
- Provide excellent customer service experiences, e.g., thorough, friendly tours; welcoming environment; accessible for parent meetings, phone calls, etc.; concerns addressed in a timely manner.
- Oversee the development of lesson plans and instructional aids/materials for classroom activities.
- Coach and develop staff in the classroom to ensure that the classroom functions in an orderly manner.
- Ensure that all classroom and outdoor equipment are in good working condition and are used and maintained properly.
- Follows and complies with all licensing regulations.
- Ensures school is always in compliance with licensing ratios, standards and requirements.
- Address all parent, child, and classroom team member concerns in a timely manner.
- Ensure that the school medication schedule is followed.
- Ensure that the appearance, cleanliness, and safe environment of the classroom are appropriately maintained.
- Oversee the arrangement of classroom into well-defined and age-appropriate interest areas.
- Review and oversee the implementation of classroom lesson plans, programs, and schedules.
- Ensures the delivery of family/teacher conferences bi-annually.
- Ensures compliance with all federal and state laws, MSDE-OCC regulations, and Celebree standards, policies and procedures.
- Plans and supervises school field trips and programs; ensures curriculum is followed appropriately.
Education and Experience:
- Director Qualified (meeting all MSDE – OCC Requirements).
- Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE) or related field preferred. Those with experience and an Associates Degree will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
- 40-45 clock hours administrative training, 9 clock hours of training in communicating with staff, parents, and the public.
- OCC conducted 3 clock hours regulation training session.
- 45 clock hours of Infant/Toddler Training.
- 90 clock hours Preschool Child Development and Curriculum Planning.
- 45 clock hours each in Child Development (birth through school age) and Curriculum for School Age Care.
- Minimum 3 years of administration experience required.
- Minimum 2 years teaching experience in a licensed childcare center required; service-oriented work experience a plus.
- Minimum 2 years management experience required; childcare center management preferred but we will consider staff management experience in a different field.
- Experience with directing a large child care center preferred.
- Comprehensive working knowledge of child behavioral and developmental stages.
- Comprehensive working knowledge of MSDE-OCC licensing requirements and other regulations as well as understanding of why these structures exist.
- Talent for leading and elevating a team via coaching, mentoring and clear, consistent communication in a well-established culture of accountability.
Employment Type
full_time
Employment Address
Required Skills, Education, and Experience
The following trainings are required45 Hours Director-Administration ONLINE
40-Hour Director's Course
- Director Qualified (meeting all MSDE – OCC Requirements).
- Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE) or related field preferred. Those with experience and an Associates Degree will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
- 40-45 clock hours administrative training, 9 clock hours of training in communicating with staff, parents, and the public.
- OCC conducted 3 clock hours regulation training session.
- 45 clock hours of Infant/Toddler Training.
- 90 clock hours Preschool Child Development and Curriculum Planning.
- 45 clock hours each in Child Development (birth through school age) and Curriculum for School Age Care.
- Minimum 3 years of administration experience required.
- Minimum 2 years teaching experience in a licensed childcare center required; service-oriented work experience a plus.
- Minimum 2 years management experience required; childcare center management preferred but we will consider staff management experience in a different field.
- Comprehensive working knowledge of child behavioral and developmental stages.
- Comprehensive working knowledge of MSDE-OCC licensing requirements and other regulations as well as understanding of why these structures exist.
- Talent for leading and elevating a team via coaching, mentoring and clear, consistent communication in a well-established culture of accountability.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE) or related field preferred. Those with experience and an Associates Degree will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
- 40-45 clock hours administrative training, 9 clock hours of training in communicating with staff, parents, and the public.
- OCC conducted 3 clock hours regulation training session.
- 45 clock hours of Infant/Toddler Training.
- 90 clock hours Preschool Child Development and Curriculum Planning.
- 45 clock hours each in Child Development (birth through school age) and Curriculum for School Age Care.
- Minimum 3 years of administration experience required.
- Minimum 2 years teaching experience in a licensed childcare center required; service-oriented work experience a plus.
- Minimum 2 years management experience required; childcare center management preferred but we will consider staff management experience in a different field.
- Comprehensive working knowledge of child behavioral and developmental stages.
- Comprehensive working knowledge of MSDE-OCC licensing requirements and other regulations as well as understanding of why these structures exist.
- Talent for leading and elevating a team via coaching, mentoring and clear, consistent communication in a well-established culture of accountability.
Preferred Skills, Education, and Experience
- Experience with directing a large child care center preferred.
Compensation
Compensation Type: yearlyCompensation: $65000
Minimum: $65000
Maximum: $65000
