Enrollment and Strategic Outreach Manager

About Carousel

Carousel of Languages is a leading provider of early childhood foreign language education.

For over 23 years, we have offered research-supported foreign language lessons for infants, toddlers, and young children in our beautiful flagship location on Madison Avenue in New York City.

We have shared the proven benefits of early foreign language exposure with over 10,000 little global citizens.

Created specifically for the most critical language-learning phase, 0-4 years of age, Carousel Teaching System® (CTS®), our acclaimed proprietary curriculum, features 12 languages, 40+ captivating themes, and exquisite teaching materials and props that support our holistic, multi-sensory methodology of verbal, visual, and tactile association.

Over the last three years, Carousel has expanded into the remote learning space. Carousel Live Online Lessons faithfully recreate the signature Carousel experience and are tailored to bring foreign language learning to daycare, nursery, and pre-k programs.

Our Mission

Carousel’s mission is to provide our youngest generation with the intellectual stimulation and educational advantage gained through early exposure to multiple languages. We are dedicated to nurturing every child to their fullest potential, introducing them to diverse languages and cultures, and helping families stay connected to their heritage.

Position Overview

Carousel’s Enrollment and Strategic Outreach Manager will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Carousel programs—local and across the country, in-person and online—through family engagement and the cultivation of school partnerships. You’ll ensure the successful enrollment of children into our early childhood foreign language program and spearhead strategic outreach initiatives to build fruitful school partnerships.

Who we’re looking for

This position requires a driven and dynamic individual with a passion for early childhood education, impeccable communication skills, and the ability to engage with students, parents, caregivers, schools, and the community.

We encourage motivated and enthusiastic individuals with a passion for early childhood education, community engagement, and outreach to apply for the Enrollment and Strategic Outreach Manager position at Carousel of Languages.

Join us in making a positive impact on the lives of young children and families in our community.

Visit our website www.carousellanguages.com to learn more about our program.

Key responsibilities:

1. Family Engagement and Registration Management

• Manage enrollment using Jackrabbit Class Management software
• Provide guidance and support to families throughout the enrollment and scheduling process, addressing their questions and concerns.
• Collaborate closely with Carousel’s foreign language teachers to ensure a smooth transition for enrolled children.

2. Strategic Outreach

• Create a strategic outreach plan to increase enrollment and community engagement.
• Research, identify, and build relationships with potential partner schools, districts, community organizations, and early childhood centers (nursery, daycare, pre-k).
• Organize and participate in community events, fairs, and workshops to raise awareness about the importance of early childhood foreign language education and Carousel’s unique programs.
• Curriculum and online program sales: Connect with school/program leadership to identify specific opportunities to build a custom foreign language program or support their organization’s existing curriculum with CTS®.

3. Data Management and Analysis:

• Track and analyze enrollment data, attendance, and feedback to make informed decisions and adjustments to outreach strategies.
• Monitor and report on the effectiveness of various outreach initiatives.
• Identify areas for improvement and propose recommendations to the management team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Linguistics, Marketing, Communications, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
• Proven success in preschool registration, admissions, or enrollment management.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills. Our workplace atmosphere is equally professional and warm/familial.
• Strong organizational, project management, and sales abilities.
• Knowledge of registration software, particularly Jack Rabbit Class
• Passion for early childhood foreign language learning; commitment to educating families, schools, and the community about its importance and promoting Carousel’s programs.
• Thorough understanding of key principles of early childhood education; knowledge of pertinent research; fluency in the benefits of early childhood language learning.

Job Description:

• Full time, in-person in New York City
• This role reports directly to the Founder & CEO and Program Director
• We close for federal holidays as well as one week for Thanksgiving, one week for Spring Break, two weeks for winter holidays, and two weeks for summer vacation.

Compensation

• Base Salary of $65k with considerations for experience level.
• Possibility of commission after a two month probation period.

How to apply

Please send your resume, cover letter, and two professional references to Founder & CEO, Patrizia Saraceni Corman, patrizia@carousellanguages.com

We look forward to getting to know you!

Carousel of Languages is an equal-opportunity employer. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: From $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Commission pay

Work Location: In person