Overview
Join our dynamic team as an Assistant Director at a vibrant Child Care Center dedicated to fostering early childhood development and educational excellence. In this pivotal leadership role, you will oversee daily operations, ensure compliance with educational standards, and support a nurturing environment where children thrive. Your expertise in early childhood education, management, and strategic planning will drive the center’s success and positively impact the lives of children, families, and staff alike. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to lead with passion and purpose in a collaborative setting committed to excellence.
Duties
- Collaborate with the Director to develop and implement innovative curriculum plans that promote childhood development and learning standards.
- Lead and supervise teaching staff, providing mentorship, performance evaluations, and professional development facilitation in early childhood education best practices.
- Oversee daily center operations, ensuring adherence to licensing regulations, educational compliance, and safety protocols.
- Manage budgets effectively as an executive education administrator, including planning, monitoring expenses, and ensuring fiscal responsibility.
- Coordinate fundraising efforts to support program enhancements, facility improvements, and community engagement initiatives.
- Facilitate strategic planning sessions to set goals for program growth, staff development, and community outreach.
- Ensure all personnel management activities are conducted in accordance with school legal knowledge and employment law, including hiring, training, and supervising staff.
- Promote a positive team environment through effective school staff supervision, fostering collaboration among educators and administrative personnel.
- Engage with families through regular communication, parent meetings, and community events to strengthen relationships and support child success.
- Lead faculty evaluation processes to maintain high instructional standards and implement instructional leadership in education practices.
Experience
- Proven experience in school administrative director roles or similar leadership positions within early childhood or K–12 education settings.
- Extensive background in curriculum development, instructional leadership in education, and classroom experience working directly with young children.
- Demonstrated success managing budgets as an executive education administrator with a focus on managing resources efficiently.
- Strong knowledge of educational compliance regulations, special education law, childhood development principles, and early childhood education standards.
- Experience facilitating professional development for school staff and conducting faculty evaluations to enhance teaching quality.
- Supervisory experience overseeing school staff or teachers within a licensed childcare or early learning environment.
- Excellent public speaking skills combined with the ability to lead team meetings and community outreach initiatives confidently.
- Familiarity with managing programs that serve diverse student populations within a preschool or early childhood context is highly desirable.
Embark on a rewarding journey where your leadership transforms early childhood education into an inspiring experience for children and families alike!
Pay: $14.00 - $16.50 per hour
Work Location: In person
