Melissa Johnson
Natick,MA
Summary
Passionate and dedicated Director with 15+ years of experience in early childhood education. Expert in employee scheduling, licensing compliance, and effective communication with faculty and parents. Proven ability to manage daily operations and ensure a safe learning environment for children. Passionate about implementing effective communication strategies to support families and optimize classroom management.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Director
Primrose School of Natick
Natick, MA
05.2019 - Current
- Managed daily operations to ensure a safe and nurturing environment for children.
- Coordinated staff schedules to optimize coverage and meet operational needs on a weekly and daily basis. Managed employee time-off requests.
- Established positive relationships with parents and guardians to ensure effective communication about their child's development.
- Licensing compliance, including child file compliance, health care plans and medication, and health and safety checks of classrooms.
- Reviewed assessments, made referrals to specialist, and outsourced different programs to support the needs of students and families.
Nanny
Self Employed Web
Northborough , MA
02.2016 - 04.2019
- Care, transportation, and management of five children ranging from three months to seven years old.
- Maintained a structured daily routine to ensure consistency for the children.
- Provided nurturing care and supervision for children in a safe environment.
- Developed educational activities to promote children's learning and development.
Lead Teacher
The Goddard School of Dublin
Northborough , MA
02.2014 - 02.2016
- Developing and implementing age-appropriate lesson plans.
- Facilitated effective parent communication
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve the daily care of students.
Older Infant Teacher
Tobin Children's School
Natick, MA
02.2012 - 02.2014
- Developed engaging lesson plans for infants to foster early learning.
- Created safe, nurturing environments for infants during daily activities.
- Collaborated with parents to support children's developmental needs.
- Maintained clean, organized classrooms for effective learning experiences.
Assistant Teacher
KinderCare Learning Centers
Milford , MA
04.2010 - 02.2012
- Supported lead teacher in daily classroom activities and lesson planning. Break coverage for lead teachers.
- Encouraged children's social and emotional development through positive interactions.
- Organized classroom materials and resources for effective instructional use.
Education
Director 2 Certification - Early Childhood Care And Education
Massachusetts Bay Community College
Wellesley Hills, MA12-2020
Skills
- Licensing and regulatory compliance
- Child development assessments
- Staff scheduling
- Classroom management
- Parent engagement
- Effective communication
- Staff development
- Student behavior management
Timeline
Assistant Director
Primrose School of Natick
05.2019 - Current
Nanny
Self Employed Web
02.2016 - 04.2019
Lead Teacher
The Goddard School of Dublin
02.2014 - 02.2016
Older Infant Teacher
Tobin Children's School
02.2012 - 02.2014
Assistant Teacher
KinderCare Learning Centers
04.2010 - 02.2012
Director 2 Certification - Early Childhood Care And Education
Massachusetts Bay Community College