Bilingual Assistant Preschool Director

Kido, an innovative and global network of international nurseries and preschools, is seeking a Bilingual Assistant Preschool Director to join their ambitious and caring team. Working closely with the Preschool Director, the assistant director will help create a nurturing and safe environment where children can develop their cognitive, social, physical and creative abilities. The ideal candidate will be passionate about education, have excellent communication skills and be fluent in English and at least one other language. The successful applicant will join a team that combines elements from Montessori, Reggio Emilia and Waldorf Steiner, and uses beautiful learning spaces and 21st century technology to provide the most effective and customised learning experiences for young children.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and implementation of the school's curriculum, policies and procedures.
• Work closely with the Preschool Director to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the preschool.
• Assist in the preparation of financial reports and budgets.
• Assist in the recruitment and training of new staff members.
• Help maintain a safe and stimulating environment for children to learn and play in.
• Build positive relationships with parents, staff and members of the wider community.
• Monitor and evaluate the quality of teaching and learning, and provide feedback to staff as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field.
• At least 2 years of experience in a preschool or nursery setting.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Understanding of child development and current early childhood education research.
• Ability to work well as part of a team.
• Fluent in English and at least one other language.

Benefits

Why Choose Kïdo?

• Teacher lounge stocked with healthy snacks for you
• $500 refer-a-friend bonus for recommending Kïdo to friends*
• Free tuition while you work for your children ages 18 months to 5 years
• Fully stocked teacher supply closet, with options to order any additional supplies you need bi-weekly
• Annual bonuses based on tenure, after 5 years you get a trip to London to visit our sister schools!
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development - we provide you with all the training you need, and we’ll help you develop a plan to meet your professional goals.
• We are people focused, which means as part of our team you’re always at the top of our priority list.
• We offer competitive salaries at all levels, with opportunities for advancement within the company

Full time employees ALSO get:

• FREE Short term disability (STD) and life insurance - fully paid by the company
• Comprehensive health care, vision and dental - with generous subsidies to make it affordable
• Paid holidays (9 holidays per year)
• 2 weeks of PTO and 1 week of sick time to use for illness/appointments (for a total of 15 days) in your first year
• The day OFF to celebrate your birthday
• Bonus paid in 2 installments, after your referral is hired and is working for at least 90 days.