Program Director at PreK and Childcare Center
Job Description
Job Description
Summary
Rainbow Playschool is a non-profit organization located in Woodstock, Vermont. We are a licensed 4 STARS accredited program providing daycare and preschool services with an emphasis on play and outdoor education to children between 6 weeks and 5 years old. The children are able to grow and thrive emotionally, physically, socially and cognitively in our large outdoor learning and play area, abutting the Marsh Billings National Park.
Rainbow Playschool was founded in 1981 and has served families in Woodstock and the surrounding communities of Barnard, Pomfret, South Woodstock, Reading, Hartford, Quechee, Bridgewater, Royalton, and Plymouth for almost 40 years. We are looking for a full-time Program Director who will create a caring and safe environment for the children in our newly renovated building at the foot of beautiful Mt Tom just outside of Woodstock village.
The Program Director is responsible for developing a cohesive teaching team, coordinating the curriculum, and managing the day-to-day operational activities of the school. This includes ensuring compliance with state regulations, managing staff, overseeing finances, and supporting high-quality early childhood education in alignment with the mission, vision, and values established by the Board of Directors. If you are a passionate leader who wants to grow and develop their staff and our next generation of children, we look forward to meeting with you.
Duties
The Program Director is responsible for developing a cohesive teaching team, coordinating and implementing the curriculum, and managing day-to-day operational activities of the school. Full job description and duties will be discussed upon interview and is available upon request.
Requirements
Requirements:
- 2 years childcare experience
- Vermont Early Childhood and Afterschool Program Director Step 1 certificate OR a 3 credit college course in program management AND a 3 credit college course in curriculum equivalent Education recognized by the State
- Three credit college course in Budgeting and Financial management for early care and education (can be completed within one year of hire).
- Meets Vermont child care licensing regulations including a minimum of an Associates or Bachelors degree with a concentration in ECE, Child or Human development, Elementary Education or Special Education or related/equivalent field of study
Qualifications:
- 2-3 years of childcare experience preferably as a center director
- Must be able to work as an Associate Teacher under VT State Guidelines
- At least 1 year of full time teaching experience in an early education program or equivalent
- Supervisory experience
- A desire to make a positive impact in the lives of children and staff
- Excellent leadership skills
- The ability to cultivate and nurture relationships with teachers and families
- Exceptional communication and organizational skills
- Computer literate
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits including paid holidays, sick days, and vacation
- Healthcare stipend
- Performance-based yearly bonuses and raises
- Paid training and career development opportunities
- Childcare discount at our center
About Us
Rainbow playschool is a non-profit organization in the foothills of Mt. Tom in Woodstock, Vermont.We provide daycare and preschool services with an emphasis on play and outdoor education to children between the ages of 6 weeks and 5 years old.Play.Learn.Grow.
Rainbow Playschool was founded in 1981, offering childcare services to the Woodstock communities.We are a four star state accredited program, operating at our newly renovated 8,000 square foot net zero building, which hosts beautiful classrooms dedicated to each unique learner.Children thrive in our large outdoor learning and play area, abutting the Marsh Billings National Park.
PLAY IS A SUPERPOWER!
Our program is built on the essential premise that free play is vital for the healthy development of young children. It is a critical element in all aspects of child growth.All children have the ability to play and through free play children are allowed the freedom to explore, make their own choices, ignite their curiosity, learn compassion, build resilience and charge their brain.