Education Director - New York City

About Vivvi: Vivvi provides child care and early learning for today’s families. We partner with employers of all sizes to make exceptional full-time and backup care more accessible and affordable. With beautiful campuses, flexible offerings, and trained, passionate teachers, we provide parents with peace of mind while offering employers the most powerful tool for recruitment, retention, and productivity.

About the role: The Education Director serves as the primary curricular and instructional leader on campus. While some of the Education Director's time will be spent in the classroom supporting the implementation of curriculum, much time will also be spent in the role of an administrator, supporting teachers to plan thematic units that ignite children's love of learning and support them in reaching age-appropriate developmental and academic milestones. The ideal candidate is a veteran teacher of infants, toddlers, and preschoolers with deep expertise in child development, progressive learning models, and leading/coaching adults.

The Education Director will be responsible for:

Supporting Curriculum Implementation

• Ensuring the ongoing delivery of a developmentally appropriate curriculum that honors the Vivvi philosophy of quality education and care while adhering to guidelines
• Ensuring curricular materials including webs, lesson plans, and newsletters are completed on time and in accordance with Vivvi's high standards
• Training new teachers on the Vivvi Learning Model, a child-centered, inquiry-based approach
• Coaching faculty members and modeling instructional best practices
• Leading professional development as needed

Providing Leadership and Compliance Support

• Creating staffing schedules and approving PTO requests in partnership with Head of School
• Participating in hiring and onboarding processes
• Supporting Head of School in conducting faculty performance reviews
• Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of all Article 47 requirements as well as Vivvi policies
• Oversight of children’s and faculty members’ files and ensuring that they are complete, accurate and up-to-date at all times
• Opening and closing the school as needed; serving as school leader in Head of School's absence

Building Family Partnerships

• Providing school tours and/or individual meetings with prospective families as needed
• Respectfully and effectively navigating difficult conversations with families
• Serving as a resource to families; being responsive and professional in all written and verbal interactions

Qualifications:

• A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience
• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education; Master's degree preferred
• NYS Initial or Permanent Teaching Certification birth to 2 
• Deep expertise in emergent- or inquiry-based curricula and a progressive approach to early childhood education
• Knowledge of NYC licensing requirements for early childhood programs and curriculum
• Exceptional track record of building positive relationships with families, children, and faculty and staff
• Excellent leadership skills including the ability to define goals and motivate staff towards success
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion and the ability to communicate across difference
• Demonstrated competency with digital tools such as Google Suite, Brightwheel, etc.
• Flexibility to work long hours including occasional evening and weekend events
• Ability to perform physical activities as described:
  • Physical demands of this position include sitting and standing for extended periods of time. The employee may frequently move or lift children weighing up to 50 pounds unassisted. Frequent bending at the waist is required, as is kneeling, crouching, squatting, pushing and pulling. Employees must be able to reach overhead as well as above the shoulders and horizontally. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application, hiring process, or employment requirements should contact [email protected]. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Benefits:

• Full-time, salaried role
• Investment in your growth and skill development
• Significant opportunities for advancement
• Competitive pay, including stock options
• Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, 401k, etc.)
• Generous paid time off
• Discounted Vivvi tuition for the children of Vivvi faculty

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of 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.

One of Vivvi’s values is to treat each other with honor for the whole person (not just the roles we fulfill). This means we acknowledge each others’ rich experience, cultures, backgrounds, perspectives, and skills to reach the best outcomes. Applicants from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Questions? Reach out to us at [email protected] and include your resume. We look forward to receiving and reviewing your application!