Assistant Director

Imagine ELC • Full-time • Newark, NJ, US • $65k - $75k / year • 2d ago

Join the teaching team at Imagine Early Learning Centers, an Employee Owned Company.

Imagine Early Learning Centers seeks an Assistant Director for our Newark childcare center. Our center is a safe, nurturing, fun, and friendly environment.

We are seeking an experienced and creative professional looking to join a team providing the highest quality, educational childcare for working families. While you will primarily serve as a Head Toddler teacher and work in the classroom, this position will be a dual role and provides the opportunity to develop expertise in education administration.

Find out more about us at www.imagineelc.com.

Responsibilities include:

Participate in planning and implementing developmentally appropriate curriculum
Ensure compliance with licensing and NAEYC guidelines
Effective communication with families, staff and board
Effective written communication skills
Ability to meet physical requirements of position which include lifting children, pushing strollers/buggies, sitting on the floor and year-round daily outdoor activities

Competitive salaries and benefits including:

ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) qualified Retirement Benefit Plan. Eligible employees receive this retirement benefit, at no cost.
Paid Vacation and Sick Time
Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
Voluntary Insurance (Prudential)
Commuter Benefit
Tuition Reimbursement/Degree Incentive Reward
Educational support programs available
Childcare Discount where available
Professional Development

Additionally, in 2018 Imagine officially became an employee owned company through the creation of an ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan). What this means is not only does Imagine value and possess an ownership culture, all qualified employees at Imagine receive a retirement benefit without paying any contributions to the fund themselves!

Qualifications

Master's degree and New York State Teacher Certification in (B-2) Early Childhood Education, Elementary or Special Education required
Minimum 2 years experience as an Early Childhood program administrator.
Minimum 5 years experience as an Early Childhood program teacher.
Previous experience with NAEYC accreditation is a plus.

Who We Are

Imagine Early Learning Centers, an employee owned child care management company, operates ten twelve quality, full day licensed and NAEYC accredited Early Childhood centers in the NY metro area for children 6 weeks to 5-years-old. With state of the art facilities, professional development opportunities for promotion, a teamwork approach to classroom and center management, and a creative and rewarding work environment, Imagine maintains a satisfied and talented teacher staff. At Imagine, we know children, as well as staff and families, thrive in a stimulating and nurturing environment. Staff, children and families alike are valued as individuals and as members of our diverse community.

Additional information

Imagine Early Learning Centers is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any classification protected by federal, state, or local law.

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