Early Childhood Director
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Job Description
Plan, direct, or coordinate academic or nonacademic activities of preschools or childcare centers and programs, including before- and after-school care.
Other Job Titles
Childcare Director, Early Head Start Director, Education Coordinator, Education Director, Education Site Manager, Preschool Director, Preschool Program Director, Principal, Site Coordinator
Job Tasks
- Confer with parents and staff to discuss educational activities and policies and students’ behavioral or learning problems.
- Monitor students’ progress and provide students and teachers with assistance in resolving any problems.
- Recruit, hire, train, and evaluate primary and supplemental staff and recommend personnel actions for programs and services.
- Teach classes or courses or provide direct care to children.
- Set educational standards and goals and help establish policies, procedures, and programs to carry them out.
Annual Salary
- Workers on average earn $23.63/hr. – $49.160 annual.
- Projected Growth (2019-2029) Slower than average (1%-2%)
- Projected job openings (2019-2029) 4600
Required Education
High school diploma/GED, Minimum of a bachelor’s degree
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