Erin Slomka
Otisville,NY
Summary
Experienced early childhood director with a strong record in licensing compliance, program coordination, and team leadership. Known for calm problem solving, staff development, and building trusted family relationships that support safe, positive center operations.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Director
New Wonders Learning Center
Middletown, New York
08.2016 - 09.2026
- Directed the organization's daily operations, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Resolved staffing, family, and operational concerns promptly.
- Recruited, trained, and mentored staff, fostering professional development and enhancing team capabilities.
- Facilitated collaboration between team members by encouraging open communication channels.
- Cultivated strong relationships with families by responding promptly to inquiries or complaints.
- Planned and led team meetings to review classroom management and communicate new and ongoing priorities.
- Coordinated team activities to strengthen teamwork, boost morale, and foster a positive workplace culture.
- Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively defused tense situations.
- Coordinated enrollment, parent communication, and family concerns.
- Managed licensing compliance and center documentation.
- Resolved staffing, family, and operational issues promptly.
- Developed policies and procedures to ensure compliance with OCFS standards.
- Cultivated strong relationships with team members and families by responding promptly to inquiries or complaints.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of company standards and policies.
- Reviewed employee performance and provided ongoing feedback and coaching to drive performance improvement.
Pre-K Teacher
First Class
Florida, New York
01.2008 - 08.2016
- Designed and organized engaging pre-k lessons that met early childhood education standards.
- Planned and implemented developmentally appropriate activities to engage Pre-K students in learning.
- Oversaw daily classroom routines and facilitated transitions to create a structured environment.
- Managed behavior using positive guidance and clear classroom expectations.
- Created a positive, nurturing classroom environment that encourages children's exploration and curiosity.
- Collaborated with parents to develop and maintain strong support networks and build rapport to foster seamless communication.
- Developed positive and professional relationships with parents, teachers, and therapists.
- Provided guidance to help children develop problem-solving skills.
- Participated in professional development activities to stay abreast of current trends in early childhood education.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Services
SUNY Empire State College
Saratoga Springs, NY01-2021
Associate of Arts - Human Services
SUNY Empire State College
Saratoga Springs, NY08-2020
Skills
- Regulatory compliance
- Program coordination
- Center administration
- Family engagement
- Staff oversight
- Team oversight
- Team leadership
- Staff development
- Leadership development
- Conflict resolution
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Verbal and written communication
- Relationship building
- Program coordination
- Team development
- Center administration
Timeline
Director
New Wonders Learning Center
08.2016 - 09.2026
Pre-K Teacher
First Class
01.2008 - 08.2016
Bachelor of Science - Human Services
SUNY Empire State College
Associate of Arts - Human Services
SUNY Empire State College