Director

Primrose of Manhattan at 350 East 82nd Street

Build a brighter future for all children.

As Director of Primrose of Manhattan at East 82nd Street, your dedication to the success of our next generation will ensure we deliver on our mission of bringing the best and most trusted early childhood education and care to the families we serve.

Make a difference every day. Major responsibilities of the Director position include:

• Create a culture of support within the school (for staff, families and children).

• Ensuring health & safety in all aspects of the school

• Learn all essential functions for each position in the school so you can support and inspire.

• Manage daily operation of the school.

• Assist the Executive Director to ensure maximum enrollment and effective cost control.

• Plan student transitions with Education Coach & Executive Director.

• Host transition meetings with students.

• Oversee facility and support staff.

• Regulatory and accreditation compliance.

• Nightly staff communication

• Scheduling & daily ratio checks

• Staff files

• Oversee medication and allergy management.

• Oversee neighborhood walking and playground trips.

• Monitor monthly health and safety paperwork including: infant sleep checks, kitchen logs, daily activities on Procare app, daily classroom opening and closing checklists, etc.

• Probationary goal setting with new staff

• Biannual staff evaluations

• Conduct monthly fire drills and lockdown drills.

• Monitor health and safety routine sin the classroom for compliance.

• Maintain accident / incident reports and statement of illness forms. Contact families where necessary.

• Participate in School Emergency Response Team. Conduct monthly SERT meetings with Leadership Team.

• Develop and maintain updates for the Safe School Plan, Emergency & Evacuation binders.

In order to inspire team members, you need a school that inspires you.

Primrose Schools is a mission-driven brand, and at Primrose of Manhattan at East 82nd Street, there are not only opportunities for professional development and growth but also for giving back to your local community through Spring Fling and charity events. As the leader in early education and care, our research-informed Balanced Learning approach provides teachers with the tools and guidance to accommodate children's natural curiosity and to fully support each child while building problem-solving skills and confidence. We are continuously working toward our mission of building a brighter future for all children-not only those who are able to attend a Primrose school-and every member of our organization plays a critical role in accomplishing that mission. Let's talk about building a brighter future together.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

• A strong commitment to building positive relationships with families and the community.

• A Master's Degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field required.

• Valid NYS B-2 teaching certification required.

• Minimum three years in NYC in a Leadership role in a school.

• At least two years of experience as a group teacher in a program for children under six years of age

• Proven track record of successfully managing a private pre-school, including enrollment, budget and financial performance accountability

• CPR / First Aid certified required

• Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs. in connection with the handling of children for the facilitation of programs, child safety, and potential emergency situations.

Benefits:

• Closed Weekends, Nights and Holidays

• Set Schedule

• All required training is paid for

• Paid vacation, holidays, retirement plan, access to additional health benefits

Salary compensation starting at $95,000, dependent on experience and education

Compensation: $95,000.00 per year