Director of U.S. Kids Child Development Center Job in Washington 20005, District Of Columbia Us
U.S. Kids is a non-profit, federally-sponsored, GSA, NAEYC-accredited Child Development Center in downtown Washington, D.C. We are looking for a Director to lead our teachers and staff and manage the daily operations of the Center. We currently have over 100 children (ages 3 months-5 years) and 30 employees. The Director will report to the Center’s Board of Directors.
The ideal candidate will have:
- 10 years or more of combined teaching and management experience, including experience in a preschool or child development center;
- A graduate degree in early childhood education or a related field;
- Knowledge of D.C. and NAEYC criteria for child care programs;
- Experience in managing, evaluating and mentoring staff;
- Solid communication and customer service skills;
- An ability to relate meaningfully and effectively with parents and children;
- An ability to create new and innovative programs to enhance the daily curriculum; and
- A vision for how to provide the best care and learning environment for young children.
Minimum requirements:
- 5 years of experience and a Bachelor’s Degree;
- Must meet D.C. and NAEYC qualifications for a director/program administrator. For details, see http://www.dcregs.dc.gov/Notice/DownLoad.aspx?VersionID=3275125 and http://www.naeyc.org/academy/pursuing/edquals/candidacy .
U.S. Kids offers a warm and friendly, professional environment, with countless opportunities to make a positive impact on the lives of children. For more information about us, see www.uskidsdc.org . Salary is commensurate with experience, with excellent benefits and the potential for bonuses.
To apply, email a cover letter and resume to uskids@uskidsdc.org . Please put in the subject line of the email “Application for Director.”
November 2011
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