Rachel Ritter
Hamilton,NJ
Summary
Driven Director of Operations in a Preschool setting bringing demonstrated success in motivating staff and optimizing program operations across 25-year history of accomplishment in education. Experienced in organizing facilities, supplies and educators to handle wide-ranging needs. Highly organized, resourceful and forward-thinking leader. Skilled and analytical problem-solver well-versed in planning, staff oversight and program management. Skillfully use relationship-building talents and diplomatic communication style to forge long-lasting connections.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Childcare Center Director
The Goddard School For Early Childhood Development
09.2023 - Current
- Maintained accurate record-keeping systems to track student progress, attendance, health information, and other pertinent data efficiently.
- Reduced staff turnover rate by cultivating a positive work environment through team-building activities and open communication channels.
- Oversaw compliance with state licensing regulations, maintaining up-to-date knowledge of requirements and addressing any areas needing improvement promptly.
- Implemented safety procedures and protocols to maintain a secure environment for both children and staff members.
- Continuously assessed program quality by observing classroom activities, reviewing lesson plans, and gathering feedback from both staff and parents.
- Adapted staffing schedules to accommodate fluctuating enrollment numbers, maintaining appropriate child-to-staff ratios while optimizing resource allocation.
- Collaborated with parents to address individual child needs, fostering strong partnerships and enhancing overall family satisfaction.
- Mentored new hires during onboarding process, facilitating smooth integration into the childcare center team dynamics.
- Managed program paperwork and child records to comply with state requirements.
- Operated under licensing guidelines to protect health, safety and well-being of children.
- Engaged with parents and families to build positive relationships for children to thrive.
- Collaborated on strategies to enhance student learning and behavior alongside parents and teaching staff.
Lead Preschool Teacher/Assistant Director
The Goddard School For Early Childhood Development
09.2008 - 09.2023
- Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication regarding their child''s progress, fostering increased parental involvement in the educational process.
- Conducted regular parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress and areas of improvement, encouraging a collaborative approach to education.
- Incorporated play-based learning opportunities into daily routines, allowing students to explore new concepts while developing critical thinking skills through hands-on experiences.
- Utilized positive reinforcement techniques when addressing behavioral issues, maintaining a respectful and orderly classroom environment conducive to learning.
- Enhanced preschoolers learning experiences by incorporating creative and interactive teaching methods in daily lessons.
- Supported the social-emotional development of students by implementing lessons on empathy, communication skills, and conflict resolution.
- Streamlined and monitored quality programs to alleviate overdue compliance activities.
- Launched quality assurance practices for each phase of development
- Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
- Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
- Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
- Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
Lead Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
The Camelot School
09.2004 - 08.2008
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
Education
Creative Writing
Sarah Lawrence College
Bronxville, NYHigh School Diploma -
Pascack Hills High School
Montvale, NJ06.1993
Skills
- Health and safety
- Parent-teacher relations
- Staff Management
- Safety regulations compliance
- Staff hiring
- Administrative Functions
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Excellent Communication
- Effective Communication
- Professionalism
- Interpersonal Communication
Certifications obtained
CPR/FirstAid Certified 2022
Numerous Courses completed for NJCCIS
Director Training acquired through Goddard University
Timeline
Childcare Center Director
The Goddard School For Early Childhood Development
09.2023 - Current
Lead Preschool Teacher/Assistant Director
The Goddard School For Early Childhood Development
09.2008 - 09.2023
Lead Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
The Camelot School
09.2004 - 08.2008
Creative Writing
Sarah Lawrence College
High School Diploma -
Pascack Hills High School
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