Education Director jobs in Columbia, SC

The Center Director oversees the general management of the center, facility maintenance, classroom teachers, curriculum review, and implementation. Ensures DSS compliance and ABC Quality rating to achieve the mission and vision of the organization. The Center Director reports to the Executive Director.

My Amigos Bilingual Education Center is a nonprofit bilingual childcare with an afterschool program focused on providing high-quality bilingual (English/Spanish) education in an inclusive, multicultural, Christian environment. My Amigos provides tuition assistance for low-income families to ensure that early education is accessible for all. Candidates should have experience working with diverse groups and be prepared to support the mission and values of My Amigos.

*Support an inclusive, welcoming environment for students/families and staff from diverse cultural, racial, ethnic, language, and economic backgrounds.

*Confer with parents and staff to discuss educational activities and policies and students' behavioral or learning problems.

*Prepare and maintain attendance, activity, planning, accounting, or personnel reports and records for officials and agencies, or direct preparation and maintenance activities.

*Set educational standards and goals and help establish policies, procedures, and programs to carry them out, including ensuring that educational standards reflect My Amigo's values as a multicultural, Christian organization.

*Monitor students' progress and provide students and teachers with assistance in resolving any problems.

*Make recommendations for tuition assistance based on applications submitted by families.

*Maintain facility inventory of supplies, materials, and equipment.

*Assist the Executive Director with recruiting, hiring, training, and evaluating primary and supplemental staff and recommend personnel actions for programs and services.

*Direct and coordinate activities of teachers, including scheduling.

*Plan, direct and monitor instructional methods and content of educational programs.

*Review and interpret government regulations and ensure facility safety, security, and maintenance.

*Determine the scope of educational program offerings and prepare drafts of program schedules and descriptions to estimate staffing and facility requirements.

*Review and evaluate new and current programs to determine their efficiency, effectiveness, and compliance with state, local, and federal regulations and recommend any necessary modifications.

*Teach classes or courses or provide direct care to children.

*Prepare and submit budget requests.

*Support organizational fundraising by cultivating community relationships and participating in fundraising events and campaigns.

• Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education or equivalent from a state-approved college or university in early childhood education, child development, child psychology, business management, or a related field. 
• 18 credit hours in child development and/or early childhood education
• 3-5 years of experience in a licensed childcare facility
• Valid driver's license and ability to transport children in a company bus
• Bilingual - Spanish/English
• Experience working with diverse cultural backgrounds 

Required Competencies:

• Problem-solving skills
• Ability to Multi-task
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to promote a welcoming and inclusive environment in a multicultural setting for students, families, and staff

• Proficiency with technology, to include Microsoft Office, ProCare, and donor management software
• Experience managing a diverse team

• 40 hours annual PTO
• 40 hours annual paid sick leave
• Paid holidays
• $100/month health insurance stipend