Big and Tiny Hiring for Early Childhood Education Director Job at Santa Monica, CA Full Time

About Big and Tiny

Big and Tiny is an early childhood education company founded in Santa Monica, CA, whose mission is to cultivate a supportive community of families and to bring high quality, flexibility, and creativity to early childhood education.

Our studios provide children ages 3M-5Y with the cognitive, emotional, and physical foundations they will carry into adulthood. With a focus on experiential learning, creativity, and communication, Big and Tiny aims to help children develop a sense of self, curiosity, and self-esteem. We are guided by the principles of collaboration, sharing, and respect for ourselves and each other.

Join the management team at our flagship studio in Santa Monica! :

Big and Tiny is looking to hire a passionate and highly experienced director to lead our Santa Monica studio as we enter a new period of growth.

The Education Director for our Santa Monica studio will ensure that Big and Tiny’s philosophy, quality, and care are being effectively implemented at this location. The Education Director will be responsible for managing the day-to-day business at Big and Tiny Santa Monica and will remain in constant communication with the Big and Tiny corporate team who will provide support and resources for the location. The Education Director will be leading a team of early childhood educators and creating community among families.

Our newest Big and Tiny Education Director is a team player that is passionate about working with children and families. They are confident, outgoing, organized, and self-driven, and are excited at the prospect of developing and growing a team.

Required Experience and Qualifications:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field of study from a college or university.
• CA teaching certification in early childhood education a plus.
• Minimum of two years of documented experience as a classroom teacher or on the teaching staff in a child care program for children under 24 months and/or pre-school program.
• Previous experience as a Director of an early childcare program (2yrs+ preferred).
• Certified in Infant/Child First-Aid/CPR or willingness to self-certify.
• Thorough understanding of child care center operations. Strong organizational, communication, public relations, computer and interpersonal skills. Management/leadership experience.
• Ability to coordinate center functions and implement policy and procedures. Knowledge and implementation of state child care guidelines and state licensing as well as a comprehensive knowledge and proven success implementing programs for children based on developmentally appropriate practices.
• Live scan fingerprint/background check.

As a Big and Tiny Education Director you will:

• Develop and train a team of educators to be passionate and committed to adapting Big and Tiny’s guiding curriculum.
• Supervise all staff members of the child care center, including substitute staff and teachers in classrooms when needed.
• Provide accurate and meaningful annual performance evaluations for all child care staff.
• Oversee the admission and enrollment process including assistance and customer service for potential new clients.
• Maintain open, consistent and effective communication with parents, providing parent education training, assistance and support as needed. Meeting up with parents and teachers to keep parents up-to-date on their child’s development and progress, including discussing ways to address any learning or behavioral issues.
• Supervise the documentation of daily activities and sharing on a weekly basis with families.
• Oversee curriculum and program by working closely with the center’s teachers and staff, creating learning plans or programs as needed.
• Manage administrative duties and operations to ensure that the center operates within budget.
• Social service licensing and communication.
• Manage daily operations ensuring that the facility is safe and well-stocked. This includes checking that safety equipment is available and working, removing hazards and ensuring the facility is always clean and orderly.

Work Environment/Physical Demands:

• Adapt and excel in a continuously changing environment, making child needs their primary focus.
• Fully engage in physical activities with children by kneeling, stooping, sitting on the floor, standing for a long time, and dynamically moving in/leading group activities (i.e. jump, dance, walk).
• Must be able to see/hear well enough to monitor the classroom to keep children safe at all times.
• Occasional prolonged and irregular hours or weekend hours if needed.

Big and Tiny strives to be an inclusive, supportive and diverse community where all team members share a space that respects and accepts everyone. We extend the same values of kindness and respect to our team members as we do to the children & families we serve.

As an equal opportunity employer, we prohibit any unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, military or veteran status, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information. These are our guiding principles that apply to all terms of employment, including promotions, transfers, leave of absence, compensation, and training.

Big and Tiny complies with all requirements set forth by the Americans with Disabilities Act, City, State, and Federal law. If you require any accommodation in the completion of this application, please reach out to us via email or phone.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 – $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Santa Monica, CA 90405: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Required)

Experience:

• Early childhood education: 3 years (Required)
• Childcare Program Management: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: One location