Do you want to work for a demanding, but incredibly rewarding organization? Do you want to see the fruits of your labors in your clients’ and families' successes? The Mary T. Welcome Child Development Center (MTW) is an entity of Phyllis Wheatley Community Center (PWCC). MTW has been providing early childcare and education since 1929. We use Creative Curriculum® for Pre-school—a widely used, comprehensive curriculum based on children development and early education research and theory—offering a variety of learning experiences to foster the children’s physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development within a nurturing and caring environment.

BENEFITS:

• $44,720 - $52,000 annual salary

• Generous PTO policy 

• Paid employee volunteer time 

• Competitive health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance  

JOB SUMMARY: Use Creative Curriculum for Pre-school ages to offer a variety of learning experiences. The teaching staff provides culturally appropriate and stimulating experiences for infants (6-weeks old) to five (5) years old. Our services, programs and offerings include:

• Science, math, writing, art, music, and pre-reading curriculum

• Problem solving and conflict resolution

• Learning through play

• Daily nutritional meals and snacks

• Support and parent involvement opportunities

• Low staff-to-child ratio

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Hire, engage, and develop a team of “best-in-class” educators to be passionate and committed professionals.

• Cultivate positive relationships with families using different programs including Parent Engagement group, Read to a Scholar, etc.

• Continue to develop relationships with state licensing authorities, community contacts, and organizational partners, including NAZ and United Way.

• Leverage business, sales, and marketing savvy to grow MTW in the community, leading to the growth of new families and children at the Center.

• Develop annual plan and budget to achieve revenue goal.

• Manage MTW assistant direct, staff by planning work schedules, evaluating staff performance, and developing performance improvement plans.

• Implement the Creative Curriculum© and Teaching Strategies Gold®, which includes coaching, communicating, and interpreting standards with teachers.

• Ensure all monthly reports and observations are completed.

• Be accountable for the operation of MTW, ensuring that it is functioning in accordance with PWCC’s organizational policies, National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) accreditation and state licensing standards.

• Be responsible for ensuring an educational, caring, and safe environment for the children and parents.

• Promote the positive image of MTW and the major role in making it a provider of choice in educational programs for the communities that we service.

• Spark imagination, build self-esteem, and help children discover new things each day.

• Meet with Northside Achievement Zone (NAZ) Representative to discuss scholarships and enrollment opportunities for students.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

• BA in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, or related field preferred

• Meet state mandated reporter requirements

• Minimum five (5) years of strong leadership experience with the ability to develop, engage, and inspire a team

• Must meet state requirements for education as required by Minnesota Department of Human Services

• Experience working with persons of diverse cultural, economic, and educational backgrounds.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills; computer experience required, proficiency in Microsoft applications.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to build relationships with families and staff to create a dynamic environment

• Outstanding customer service skills, strong organizational skills, and the ability to multi-task and manage multiple situations effectively

• Budget and financial accountability with revenue-generating experience preferred

• Knowledge of NAEYC and state licensing requirements

• Must be physically able to lift a minimum of 40 pounds and assume postures in low positions to allow for physical and visual contact with children

• Vision and hearing capacities must be well enough to see and hear children to ensure safety

• Minimum requirement of at least one year of pre-school management experience

• Must be a team builder, highly organized, and possess excellent customer service/communication skills

• Must be able to manage a team of 10+ teachers and support staff, including an assistant director

• Must be flexible and energetic

• Must understand Procare©, Teaching Strategies Gold© and Creative Curriculum©

• Ability to juggle multiple duties

• Must be detail oriented

• Ability to resolve conflicts

• Computer proficient in Word, Excel, and ability to learn other programs quickly

ORGANIZATION SUMMARY: Phyllis Wheatley Community Center (PWCC) creates pathways for individuals to discover their strengths and take control of their futures. The programs reflect the needs of the people of North Minneapolis, a majority-African American population that has faced barriers to economic prosperity for decades. The programs provide skills training, family restorative courses, early childhood education, and other programming that allows people to lift themselves up and develop in areas that can open opportunities and remove obstacles to success.

Diversity and open expression are fundamental to the work of MACC. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working environment where everyone can belong. Every member of our team enriches our work by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and to discover, design, and deliver solutions. We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in our sector: individuals who identify as BIPOC, LGBTQI+ and gender fluid or gender nonconforming, individuals with disabilities (both seen and unseen), veterans, people of any age or family status. We encourage you to apply even if you feel like you don't fit 100% of the technical requirements. Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, disability, marital status, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, genetic information or a protected veteran’s status.

MACC participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. See E-Verify’s official poster at https://e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify_Participation_Poster_ES.pdf.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $44,720.00 - $52,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location

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