Director of Educational Excellence

6 days ago


Olathe, Kansas, United States Open Minds Child Development Center Full time

We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Director to lead our educational team at Open Minds Child Development Center. In this role, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of our students and their families.

**About Us**
Open Minds Child Development Center is a leading provider of early childhood education services. We are committed to providing a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment that fosters the cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development of young children.

**Job Description**
In this exciting role, you will be responsible for developing and implementing child-centered curriculum, managing classroom supplies, and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and company regulations. You will also play a key role in building positive relationships with parents, students, and staff, and promoting our annual Storybook Run 5K Race.

**Key Responsibilities**
* Develop and maintain relationships with parents, students, and staff
* Inspire and implement child-centered curriculum (we use High Scope)
* Set deadlines for teachers to turn in lesson plans and keep them organized
* Attend weekly planning meetings with staff
* Communicate daily with teachers and parents via face-to-face communication and email
* Assist in organizing and promoting our annual Storybook Run 5K Race
* Represent Open Minds in a professional manner
* Build positive relationships in our surrounding community
* Manage classroom supplies and make purchases as needed
* Ensure a safe environment by maintaining orderly, clean, and appealing facilities; competent in emergency preparedness and removal of known safety hazards; provide routine first aid in cases of minor injury and complete proper incident reporting

**Requirements**
* At least 21 years of age
* Have a Kansas directors certificate for over 100 students
* Possess an Associate's degree or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood or similar
* At least five years of experience working in a licensed childcare facility
* Proficiency with classroom technology (iPads, laptops, etc.)
* Ability to sit, stoop, bend to low-level positions that best allow interactions with students
* Current CPR and First Aid training
* Trainings in Child Development, Child Abuse and Neglect, Signs and Symptoms of illness, and Safe Sleep Practices
* Pass pre-employment screening and fingerprint background check

**Preferred Qualifications**
* The ability to lift 40 lbs. may be required in some classrooms

**Salary Range**
$60,000 - $80,000 per year, depending on experience. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plan, and paid time off.



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