Assistant Director Jobs

Position Summary

Provide the Center Director with support and leadership regarding all aspects of center operations to ensure the highest standard of educational excellence and to help empower confident teachers. The Assistant Director is responsible for assisting the Center Director in planning, organizing, implementing and coordinating services of the program, and maintaining a positive and safe learning environment for the children served. Above all else, the Assistant Director will uphold the Vision, Mission, Core Values and Circle of Care philosophy of Lightbridge Academy.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Assist the Center Director in creating and implementing the marketing plan for the center and participate in marketing events as needed.
• Assist the Center Director in ensuring effective operation of center, maintaining licensing, safety, and educational standards in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, licensing requirements, and company policies.
• Monitor curriculum development and lesson plans to ensure the highest standard of education is being delivered; work with Lead Teachers to ensure that student evaluations are completed and are communicated to parents according to the curriculum guidelines.
• Develop and facilitate monthly meetings with Lead Teachers and other meetings as needed.
• Prepare and deliver reports and forms in accordance with the company’s deadlines and procedures.
• Manage the onboarding of new children and complete administrative paperwork as needed.
• Motivate and lead a high-performance team to create unique, engaging and quality classroom experiences; take leadership in coaching and developing “best in class” educators to be passionate and committed professionals.
• Implement the emergency response plans set forth, conduct monthly fire drills and quarterly lock-down drills and maintain a log of drills conducted.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Maintain responsibility in the areas of 1) interviewing, hiring and training employees, 2) planning, assigning and directing work of direct reports, 3) appraising performance of direct reports, 4) rewarding and disciplining employees, and 5) addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Maintain, secure and update important and accurate administrative records for the center as required by the company and all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including but not limited to records on staff and children.
• Manage the purchase of supplies and equipment for the entire center, in accordance with company purchasing policies and budgetary restrictions.
• Conduct daily safety checks of overall facilities, including all equipment and company premises to ensure a safe environment.
• Cultivate positive relationships with families, staff members and community contacts.
• Attract, recruit, and retain staff members per the proper staff/child ratio as set by the State Licensing Entity.
• Support the Center Director in facilitating the delivery of training programs.
• Maintain the standards per the Association of Early Learning Leaders and the company’s operation and education audit.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Integrity– Instill mutual trust and confidence, create a culture that fosters high standards of ethics, behave in a fair and ethical manner toward others, and demonstrate a sense of corporate responsibility and commitment to the population served.
• Customer Service– Demonstrate strong commitment to identifying and meeting customers’ needs in a timely and appropriate manner, and continually seek to ensure their full satisfaction.
• Leadership– Ability to set a vision, inspire collaboration among staff members, and coach and build teams to achieve mutual goals.
• Self-Development –Responds positively to feedback regarding performance, continually strives to develop professionally, and takes advantage of opportunities to grow.
• Minimum of one (1) year in a supervisory role in a licensed childcare program
• Adaptability– Respond to change with a positive attitude and a willingness to learn new ways to accomplish work activities and objectives.
• Communication– Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, and work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• Decision-Making & Judgment
• Motivation– Willingness to take self-directed or self-motivated actions to do more than is expected in the job with the aim of improving job performance and finding or creating new opportunities.
• Initiative
• Teamwork– Ability and desire to work cooperatively with others on a team; act as a team leader by demonstrating interest, skill, and success in getting groups to learn to work together.
• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in early childcare education or a related field
• Technical–Proficient in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Maintain continuing education requirements per company and state

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Note

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $45,000.00 - $52,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Professional development assistance
• Flexible schedule
• Vision insurance
• Employee discount
• Tuition reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Dental insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Day shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

COVID-19 considerations:

-Hospital grade air scrubber installed throughout the building. -Everyone entering the building is screened.

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Childcare: 1 year (Required)
• Teaching: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)
• Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person