Head of School - Park Slope, Brooklyn

Who We Are

Vivvi is not your typical daycare! We’re reinventing childcare and early learning for today’s families and creating opportunities for teachers to do what they love (and feel valued while they’re doing it). Join the Vivvi community to provide the quality program children deserve while pursuing your own professional growth and development.

About The Role

A Head of School at Vivvi is a dedicated and dynamic leader responsible for the overall management and success of the campus. If it happens on their campus, they’re ultimately responsible for it! With no task too large or too small, their role encompasses everything needed to ensure smooth operations and delivery of high-quality child care and education. A Head of School must exhibit leadership and vision while maintaining oversight of curriculum, staffing operations and team culture, and family engagement, all in alignment with Vivvi’s core values.  In summary, the Head of School at a Vivvi is a multifaceted leader who combines educational expertise, managerial skills, and a deep commitment to child development and family partnership to create a thriving, supportive, and high-quality educational environment that is also financially sound.

As the Head of School, you will:

• Be responsible for the business success of your campus
• Lead school operations by developing and overseeing critical systems and processes related to staffing/scheduling, tracking enrollment, etc.
• Own budget and reporting, and work closely with Vivvi corporate team to monitor, report on, and support the financial health of the school
• Track and submit DOE budget invoices in a timely and accurate manner, ensuring compliance with funding requirements and maintaining financial integrity.
• Ensure excellence in program, making sure the level of care, learning, and health & safety are second-to-none
• Oversee compliance systems and adhere to applicable health, safety, and licensing requirements per local regulations including DOE 3K and UPK requirements
• Ensure the ongoing delivery of a developmentally appropriate curriculum for preschool children
• Create a positive experience for all members of the community
• Support in all aspects of relationship-building and enrollment with prospective families with a commitment to promoting the highest quality experience and satisfaction.
• Foster and promote Vivvi’s inclusive environment throughout all aspects of the culture and practices of the campus
• Hire, manage, and mentor faculty including driving accountability and adherence to all Vivvi standards and policies, regular performance evaluations, and training and professional development opportunities with an eye toward HR best practices

Apply Today If You:

• Enjoy working with young learners and see every child as infinitely capable
• Have 5-10 years’ experience in a similar role
• Demonstrate knowledge of the NYC DOE 3K and 4K programs and policies
• Are proficient in Teaching Strategies Gold and Creative Curriculum
• Hold a Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in Early Childhood, Child Development, or a related field
• Hold the relevant certification or credential based on licensing requirements
• Have deep expertise in emergent- or inquiry-based curricula and a progressive approach to early childhood education.
• Are knowledgeable of all licensing requirements for early childhood programs.
• Value and create strong relationships with families, children, and faculty.
• Possess excellent leadership skills including the ability to define goals and motivate staff towards their success.
• Are already or are willing to be CPR and First Aid certified.

Competitive Compensation and Benefits: Our Campus Leaders earn salaries from $82,000-$110,000 based on level of education and experience. Full time employees also receive benefits including tuition reimbursement, health, vision, and dental insurance, retirement savings, and commuter benefits.

Child-Centered Approach: Our educators facilitate each child’s success by observing their interests and developing a curriculum inspired by their curiosity. Learn more about our teaching philosophy here https://vivvi.com/programs 

State-of -the-Art Facilities: Our campuses are purposefully designed to offer endless opportunities for learning and discovery.

Employee Development: We offer financial support for ongoing education through tuition reimbursement, as well as robust onboarding training, ongoing professional development days, and individual coaching and feedback. We also love to promote from within and are committed to helping our colleagues achieve their career goals at Vivvi!

To be considered, applicants must be based in or willing to relocate to NY. Candidates must also possess independent US work authorization.

Physical demands of this position include but are not limited to sitting and standing for extended periods, bending at the waist, reaching overhead, and frequently moving or lifting children weighing up to 50 pounds unassisted. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation should contact [email protected]. Determinations will be made on a case-by-case basis.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, military or veteran status, or other characteristics protected by state or federal law or local ordinance.