Education Director jobs in Tucson, AZ

Job Responsibilities:

· Make a difference in the lives of children and families!

· Impact a growing company as we adapt our curriculum and policies to emerge as the #1 early childhood education company in our region.

· Provide support to the center in all facets of center operations.

· Ensure compliance with Licensing Regulations, Accreditation Standards and Quality First Guidelines.

· Oversee business operations to retain customers and meet performance goals.

· Provide professional development and coaching to Small Miracles employees to ensure high quality expectations are met through the use of developmentally appropriate practice.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

· Desire to make a difference in the lives of children and employees.

· Minimum of 1 years in a leadership role, preferably in the early childhood field.

· Ability to communicate effectively with employees, supervisors, families and children.

· Must meet requirements to be a Director as defined by the Department of Health Services, Office of Child Care Licensure.

· Preferred Rate Level F or Higher on the Arizona Early Childhood Career Lattice. (Candidates maintaining progress towards Level F with an education plan showing expected time to attain Level F will be considered for employment.)

· Extensive experience with creating child centered environments and proven ability to coach others.

Benefits:

· Educational Assistance

· Discounted Child Care

· Medical

· Dental

· 401(K) with Employer Match

· Paid Time Off

· Competitive Salary

Physical Requirements:

· Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

· Prolonged periods standing and walking throughout classrooms and multiple schools.

· Must be able to lift up to 45 pounds at a time.

· Must be able to regularly travel to assigned schools.

· Must be able to sit and stand on the floor throughout the day, and bend, kneel, or squat to be at eye level with children.

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

· 10 hour shift

· 8 hour shift

· Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location

Small Miracles Education is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, and training. Small Miracles Education makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $43,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Tucson, AZ: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person