Early Childhood - Assistant Director

Summary
The Assistant Director is responsible for assisting the Center Director in ensuring the health, safety, and quality of education for all children within the center?s care. Under the direction of the Center Director, the Assistant Director collaborates with staff to ensure that curriculum and classroom activities are properly delivered, and that the needs of the students and the goals of the center are met appropriately.
Duties

• Collaborate with staff to ensure adherence to quality standards in accordance with Center guidelines and state and local requirements; implement improvements where needed.
• Assume duties of Center Director and Teachers as needed during their absence.
• Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.
• Maintain communication with families and community through appropriate outreach activities.
• Follow all center policies and state regulations.

Requirements

• Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.
• High energy.
• Must pass health screening.
• Must clear full background check.
• 3 ? 5 years of direct professional experience in an early childhood setting.
• A strong understanding of child development.