CREATIVE AND ARTISTIC EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM SEEKING INTERIM EDUCATIONAL DIRECTOR

A unique and comprehensive creative enrichment studio for preschool-aged children is seeking experienced and talented Interim Educational Director for its Fall 2024 through Spring 2025 program for three, four, and five year olds. This position is ideal for someone with early childhood leadership programming experience. We are looking to hire this leader immediately although they would not need to be in-person with us until January 2025. The Interim Educational Director will work closely with the Executive Director and Managing Director to best fulfill the program over this year.

Studio experience follows a multi-disciplinary approach to creative and imaginative learning. Yoga, creative movement, art, design, storytelling, drama, outdoor nature exploration, and musical expression are the main exploratory foundations of the program's offerings. All of the curriculum and experiences provided by Studio also strive to expose children to learning about various global cultures, compassionate awareness, and nature and the environment. Each learning group has a maximum of 8 to 10 children with 2 co-teachers.

Studio nurtures a relationship-based, Holistic Process Approach philosophy, and regularly includes the participation of artists and musicians, as well as occasional participation of parents/family members. The program is energetic and is centered upon exploring movement, music, arts, and sculpture as main proponents and modes of creative learning. Please see our website at www.studiocreativeplay.org for more information about our mission and philosophy.

Applicant Requirements:

• Master’s Degree preferred, minimum BA/BS Degree in Early Childhood Education

• New York State Teaching Certification (minimum Birth through 2)
• 2-5 years of full time experience as an education director of a pre-school.

• Knowledgeable of Article 47 and other NYC Department of Health licensing/credentialing issues

• Strong computer, verbal and written communication skills

• Work as a team directly with the Founder/Executive Director & Leadership Team

Competitive compensation depending on experience.

This position is ideal for a candidate who meets the requirements and loves children and joyous, warm engagement with community. The position is appropriate for new leaders seeking to apply their experience, or seasoned professionals who are looking for part-time to full-time interim employment.

All applicants must submit a cover letter and resume.

Please write directly to the Director of Administrative Services.

We look forward to hearing from you!