Education Director - New York City

Vivvi is not your typical daycare! Were reinventing child care and early learning for todays families and creating opportunities for teachers and caregivers to do what they love (and feel valued while theyre doing it). Join the Vivvi community to provide the quality program children deserve while pursuing your own professional growth and development. About The Role As an Education Director You'll: Ensure the ongoing delivery of a developmentally appropriate curriculum Train new teachers on the Vivvi Learning Model, a child-centered, inquiry-based approach Coach faculty members and model instructional best practices Provide mentorship to faculty members including regular performance evaluations and meaningful professional development opportunities Ensure childrens and faculty members files are complete, accurate, and up-to-date at all times Support in all aspects of relationship-building and enrollment with prospective families Foster and promote Vivvis inclusive environment throughout all aspects of the school Apply Today If You: Enjoy working with young learners, and see every child as infinitely capable Have 5-10 years experience in a similar role with at least 2 years Head Teacher experience Hold a Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in Early Childhood, Child Development, or a related field Hold or are working toward NYS Initial or Permanent Teaching Certification birth to 2 Have deep expertise in emergent- or inquiry-based curricula and a progressive approach to early childhood education Are knowledgeable of licensing requirements for early childhood programs Value and create strong relationships with families, children, and faculty Possess excellent leadership skills including the ability to define goals and motivate staff towards success Are already or are willing to be CPR and First Aid certified Are fully vaccinated against COVID What We Offer: Competitive Compensation and Benefits:

Our educators earn salaries from $60,000-$75,000 based on level of education and experience. Full-time employees also receive benefits including tuition reimbursement, health, vision, and dental insurance, retirement savings, and commuter benefits. Child-Centered Approach:

Our educators facilitate each childs success by observing their interests and developing a curriculum inspired by their curiosity. Learn more about our teaching philosophy here. State-of-the-Art Facilities:

Our campuses are purposefully designed to offer endless opportunities for learning and discovery. Employee Development:

We offer financial support for ongoing education through tuition reimbursement, as well as robust onboarding training, ongoing professional development days, and individual coaching and feedback. We also love to promote from within and are committed to helping our colleagues achieve their career goals at Vivvi! To be considered, applicants must be based in or willing to relocate to NY. Candidates must also possess independent US work authorization. Physical demands of this position include but are not limited to sitting and standing for extended periods, bending at the waist, reaching overhead, and frequently moving or lifting children weighing up to 50 pounds unassisted. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation should contact hr@vivvi.com. Determinations will be made on a case-by-case basis. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, military or veteran status, or other characteristics protected by state or federal law or local ordinance. #J-18808-Ljbffr