Director, School- Early Childhood Education

About the position

Come grow with Apple Montessori Schools! We are now hiring an experienced Director to join our dynamic team in our East Windsor NJ location. If you are inspired to grow your leadership career in education with a successful company this may be your opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, schedule, and/or provide in-service training and evaluation of childcare staff.
• Recruit and schedule children for the school; maintain accurate records on children enrolled in the program to include their development, attendance, immunization and general health.
• Conduct program registration, and maintain appropriate files and waiting lists.
• Confer with parents on a regular basis to discuss the development of their enrolled children.
• Plan and implement activities to meet the physical, emotional, intellectual and social needs of the children in the program.
• Develop culturally appropriate programs and activities.
• Establish routines and provide positive guidance.
• Maintain accurate and timely educational assessments and progress notes for all assigned students.
• Maintain ratios at all times, keeps attendance records of children throughout the day.
• Conduct parent observations and tours.
• Conduct/attend all required Teacher In-Service days.
• Manage CRM software.
• Maintain employee data and timecards in Payroll/Human Resource Platform (Paylocity).
• Participate in Mentor/Mentee program and training program.

Requirements

• Master’s or Bachelor’s Degree required, in Education or with Education-related courses.
• Management experience required.
• Must complete Montessori Certification within the first two years of hire.
• Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid certified.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills with the ability to initiate and maintain working relationships with all levels of staff.
• English literate.
• Ability to multitask in a school setting.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Computer literacy in Office Word, Excel, Outlook and web-based applications, and proficient in the use of office equipment.
• Procare, Paylocity, Monday.com experience a plus.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in early childhood leadership education as a School Director.
• Familiarity with the Montessori method of education.
• Experience with DCF, Procare, Paylocity, Monday.com.

Benefits

• Competitive and Equitable Pay.
• Excellent medical, dental, and vision benefits for eligible employees.
• Apple Academy and our ongoing professional development program will give you the tools you need to succeed.
• Competitive Paid time off package that helps create a work-life balance for eligible employees.
• Paid Holidays and Holiday Recess.
• 65% off Childcare Discount.
• Discount on personal Verizon Wireless accounts.
• Career Path Opportunities – Grow with Apple!
• Staff Appreciation Days.