1. Employment Profile: What exactly does a Director of Education do? |
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 What field is your job in?
Education
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What is your job title?
Director of Education
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Please provide a brief description of the firm or organization that you currently work for
(size and general description of what type of organization it is)
Child Development Center Provide programs for children 6 weeks through 5th grade. There are approximately 380 children and 60 staff members. IT a a private, for profit organization.
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How long have you been employed in this position?
12 years
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How many hours do you work a week on average?
50
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Please provide a BRIEF description of your duties and responsibilities. (job description)
Coordinate and plan curriculum and programs. Hire, supervise and coordinate staff. Payroll and petty cash responsibilities. Introducing new and prospective families to program.
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What was your gross income last year? Please include any bonuses or incentives received.
$55,000
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What is your expected gross income for this year? Please include any bonuses or incentives you expect to receive.
56000
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Please
list any benefits you have (Please include number of weeks vacation,
sick leave and type of health insurance, retirement plan 401k)
Medical and Dental insurance, paid sick, vacation and holidays, 401 K
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Do you feel you are under/well/over compensated at your current position?
under and/well
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2. Work environment! |
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Does
your job entail you working with others on a daily basis? Is this
something you like/dislike about your job? Explain
Yes. I constantly work with other adults and children. I enjoy this.
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Do you work collaboratively with supervisors/managers?
Yes
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Do you work collaboratively with your co-workers?
Yes
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Describe
your work location (e.g., office, home, theatre, in the field) and what
you like/dislike about working in it
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Please rank in order of importance from 1-8 (1- most important 8- least important) Assign each number once.
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4 Income
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3 Work Environment - co-workers
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1 Work Environment - supervisors
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5 Benefits
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7 Hours
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6 Level of responsibility
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2 The actual "work" you do at your job
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8 Job Title
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3. How should someone new to the workforce get a J-O-B like yours? |
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If someone wanted to go about getting a job similar to yours, what would you recommend for him or her to do?
Work in teaching positions at several different age levels. Take classes in early childhood education.
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What
skills do you think a person should have if they want to pursue a
position like yours? Please be specific and explain why (e.g., social
skills, organization skills, technical skills)
Social skills - need to get along well with others Written and verbal communication skills, technical skills - need to know about child development and appropriate educational practice. Need to know employment laws.
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Do you feel that you need a certain level of education or training to be successful in your job?
yes
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What advice would you give to someone who was about to start work in your position/ line of work?
It is important to realize that everyday is different. You must be extremely flexible and able to think quickly. The field is constantly and changing and it is important to keep us with the newest information
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