Childcare and Preschool Program Director Job at Reach For The Stars Childcare & Preschool, Essex, VT

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  • Reach For The Stars Childcare & Preschool
  • Essex, VT

Job Description


Summary

Reach for the Stars Childcare and Preschool is seeking a passionate educator to fill the role of Program Director. We are seeking a strong leader who will oversee the implementation of the RFTS mission to offer children and families a safe community to learn and grow. RFTS is a licensed, four-star childcare center in Essex Jct., providing high quality care and a ?home away from home? for children six weeks of age through six years of age.
RFTS is a welcoming community that values supporting children?s growth and development based on their individual needs while building lasting relationships with our families. We offer play-based learning through emergent curriculum, allowing children to be the leaders of their education and exploration. At RFTS the support of our incredible teaching team is critical to our success in shaping young lives.
The ideal candidate is someone excited about the opportunity to lead and be a part of the future growth of our diverse community of families and teachers.
We are looking for a goal oriented, organized, multitasker with leadership skills that include:
* The ability to build positive relationships
* Enthusiastic & fun loving
* Compassionate, empathetic, and strong role model for children and adults
* Ability to work independently, as well as with a team
* Excellent written and spoken communication skills
* Team oriented - flexible & reliable
* At least one year of experience working with young children
Preferred Qualifications:
Qualified as a teacher at least a Vermont Early Childhood Career Ladder Level 4 A or B certificate
Or
At least a bachelor degree from an accredited college with a major or concentration in Early Childhood, Special Education, Child or Human Development, Elementary Education, and shall have at least an additional 24 months of experience working with groups of children from grade three or younger
Or at least a bachelor degree from and accredited college with at least successful completion of thirty college credits with an early childhood or school age focus and at least 12 months experience working with groups of children from grease three or younger or
Hold at least a current Vermont Agency of Education teaching license with an endorsement in Early Childhood Education, Early CHildhood Special Education, or Elementary Education
-Successful completion of either:
?A Vermont Early Childhood and Afterschool Program Director Step Two Certificate or Vermont Early Childhood and Afterschool Program Director Credential, Step Three; or
? Successful completion of a three college credit course in curriculum, and an additional nine college credits in program management, staff supervision, administration, or human resource management.

Duties

The ideal candidate is someone excited about the opportunity to lead and be a part of the future growth of our diverse community of families and teachers.
We are looking for a goal oriented, organized, multitasker with leadership skills that include:
* The ability to build positive relationships
* Enthusiastic & fun loving
* Compassionate, empathetic, and strong role model for children and adults
* Ability to work independently, as well as with a team
* Excellent written and spoken communication skills
* Team oriented - flexible & reliable
* At least one year of experience working with young children

Requirements

Preferred Qualifications:
Qualified as a teacher at least a Vermont Early Childhood Career Ladder Level 4 A or B certificate
Or
At least a bachelor degree from an accredited college with a major or concentration in Early Childhood, Special Education, Child or Human Development, Elementary Education, and shall have at least an additional 24 months of experience working with groups of children from grade three or younger
Or at least a bachelor degree from and accredited college with at least successful completion of thirty college credits with an early childhood or school age focus and at least 12 months experience working with groups of children from grease three or younger or
Hold at least a current Vermont Agency of Education teaching license with an endorsement in Early Childhood Education, Early CHildhood Special Education, or Elementary Education
-Successful completion of either:
?A Vermont Early Childhood and Afterschool Program Director Step Two Certificate or Vermont Early Childhood and Afterschool Program Director Credential, Step Three; or
? Successful completion of a three college credit course in curriculum, and an additional nine college credits in program management, staff supervision, administration, or human resource management.

Benefits

What we offer
* Paid time off (illnesses, vacations, personal time, etc.)
* Staff wellness program
* Fun team experiences
* Individualized support
* Paid orientation & professional development/training
* Paid holidays and in-service days
* Childcare discount for employees? children
Thank you for your interest. We look forward to meeting you!

Job Tags

Holiday work, Full time, Flexible hours,

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