Director, Early Childhood
Spending time in classrooms, greeting children and families, mentoring teachers, interacting with other synagogue staff.
CAREER
Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare
Overview
Salary Median (2020)
$49,160
Projected Job Growth (2019-2029)
+1% (little or no change)
Most Common Level of Education
Bachelor's degree
Career
Roadtrip Nation Leaders in This Career
What Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare Do
Plan, direct, or coordinate academic or nonacademic activities of preschools or childcare centers and programs, including before- and after-school care.
Other Job Titles Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare May Have
Childcare Director, Early Head Start Director, Education Coordinator, Education Director, Education Site Manager, Preschool Director, Preschool Program Director, Principal, Site Coordinator
How Leaders Describe a Typical Day at Work
Most days, I spend a lot of time at my desk communicating with my co-workers or community via email, person conversations and meetings. I do get to visit our preschool classroom often and love chatting with parents during drop off and pick up time.
Tasks & Responsibilities May Include
- 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.
Education
Level of Education Attained by Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare
Most common level of education among people in
this career: Master's degree (44%)
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Doctoral or professional degree
Other*
*All other responses combined for clarity.
Majors Related to Career
Educational Paths Suggested by Leaders
Director, Early Childhood
Suggested Path
High School
Bachelor
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Suggested Path
Bachelor
Mass Communications and Political Science
Graduate
Social Work
Additional Skills & Experiences That Can Help You Excel
Director, Early Childhood
Be an autodidact. Read the latest research on brain development and learning. Study educational philosophy. Travel. Connect with others in your area as support and guidance. Play...a lot.
Getting Started
Recommended First Step for:
High School Students
Director, Early Childhood
Gain experience with young children.
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