JAIMEE HANSCOM
York
Summary
With over 20 years of experience in early childhood education, business management, and administration, I have successfully founded and operated Academy of Little Learners childcare and preschool. Throughout my career, I have been dedicated to fostering nurturing environments and implementing innovative curriculum strategies. My ability to promote a collaborative team environment has allowed me to ensure high standards and showcase my leadership and communication skills. I possess extensive knowledge of child development and education, enabling me to create and manage programs that provide a safe, secure, and nurturing environment for children and families. Additionally, I have a proven track record in successful staff management and program development.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Director
Academy of Little Learners
01.2008 - Current
- Responsible for providing leadership in the day to day operations of the program
- Knowledge and application of adult and career development, personality typologies, dispositions, and learning styles
- Ability to evaluate ethical and moral dilemmas based on a professional code of ethics
- Conceptualizing and articulating a philosophy of management
- Seeking out professional resources to improve leadership effectiveness
- Knowledge of different codes and regulations-Department of Health and Human Services licensing standards, building, zoning, fire, occupational, safety, health, sanitation-as they relate to early childhood/school-age program services
- Knowledge of child abuse, special education, confidentiality pertaining to program management
- Skills in budgeting, cash flow management
- Developing a budget that reflects program goals and objectives
- Understanding of salary scale that reflects education, experience, and level of performance
- Knowledge and application of group dynamics, communication styles, and techniques for conflict resolution
- Recruit, hire, train, observe, evaluate and terminate (when necessary) all personnel
- Develop and update job descriptions
- Plan, review and implement personnel policy
- Implementing an orientation program for new personnel
- Mentoring, supervising, and evaluating staff, setting goals for professional development
- Conduct regular staff meetings
- Plan and present early childhood and education workshops
- Meet with perspective parents and children
- Oversee registration process to ensure optimal enrollment
- Oversee all equipment and material purchases for school
- Manage and supervise all maintenance of school
- Knowledge and application of developmentally appropriate practice (DAP) and child centered curriculum, standards for high quality programming, and child assessment practices
- Proficient at understanding, teaching and implementing NAEYC accreditation in a school setting
- Ability to develop and implement a program to meet the needs of young children at different ages and developmental levels (infant/toddler, preschool, school age)
- Develop and implement grouping practices that promote consistency and stability
- Knowledge and application of policies and procedures that meet state/local regulations and professional standards pertaining to the health and safety of young children
Education
MS - Leadership in Profit and Non-Profit Organizations
Granite State College
01.2019
Level 8 -
Maine Roads to Quality Center Based Direct Care Professional
01.2018
BS - Early Childhood Education Administration
Granite State College
01.2006
AS - Liberal Studies
Southern Maine Community College
12.2002
Skills
- Collaborative
- Compassionate
- Committed
- Passionate
- Confident
- Skilled supervisor and mentor
- Excellent team leader
- Experienced in making difficult decisions
- Effective communicator
- Proficient in hiring, training and mentoring staff
- Extremely organized work habits
- Friendly
- Efficient
- Dependable
- Seasoned in dealing with customer concerns and complaints
- Experienced in dealing with parents concerns
- Educated and trained to deal with childhood behaviors
- Works well under pressure
- Proficient on Microsoft Word
- Proficient on Microsoft Excel
- Proficient on Microsoft Power Point
- Proficient in QuickBooks Software
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Exceptional time management skills
- Open to new challenges
- Passion to provide a positive learning experience and environment for all children
- Operations management
- Verbal and written communication
- Relationship building
- Small business operations
- Customer relations
Timeline
Owner/Director
Academy of Little Learners
01.2008 - Current
Level 8 -
Maine Roads to Quality Center Based Direct Care Professional
BS - Early Childhood Education Administration
Granite State College
AS - Liberal Studies
Southern Maine Community College
MS - Leadership in Profit and Non-Profit Organizations
Granite State College
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