Experienced educator and administrator needed with the ability to interface with staff, families, colleagues and the community. Experience with Developmentally Appropriate Practice including knowledge of NAEYC standards required. Directors with experience running DOE PKA programs are strongly encouraged to apply. Imagine highly values strong, creative leadership skills and collaboration.

　　Responsibilities include:- Participate in planning and implementing developmentally appropriate curriculum- Ensure compliance with licensing and NAEYC guidelines- Effective communication with families, staff and board- Effective written communication skills- Ability to meet physical requirements of position which include lifting children, pushing strollers/buggies, sitting on the floor and year-round daily outdoor activities

　　Qualifications- Master's degree and New York State Teacher Certification in (B-2) Early Childhood Education, Elementary or Special Education required- Minimum 2 years experience as an Early Childhood program administrator.- Minimum 5 years experience as an Early Childhood program teacher.- Previous experience with NAEYC accreditation is a plus.

　　Salary: $90K-$105K per year

　　Benefits:- Employee stock ownership plan - Paid Time off- Medical and Dental insurance- Commuter Assistance- Tuition Reimbursement- Childcare Discount where available

　　Additionally, in 2018 Imagine officially became an employee owned company through the creation of an ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan). What this means is not only do we value and possess an ownership culture, all qualified employees at Imagine receive a retirement benefit without paying any contributions to the fund themselves.

　　To Apply: Please follow this link:https://www.indeed.com/job/education-director-4e06acb1e5904d4e