KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Grace Beginnings Academy Assistant Director supports the Directors and Head of School in managing daily operations, supervising staff, ensuring compliance and fostering a positive relationship with families. The position works Monday-Friday from 9:15a-5:45p.
Operations + Licensing
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Assumes administrative responsibility in the director’s absence
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Assists in completing required licensing forms
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Assists in reviewing and filing student and staff information
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Responds to parent communication: in person, phone and Brightwheel messages
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Assists in executing staff training content
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Ensure GBA adheres to health, safety and licensing regulations
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Participate in the administrative team
- Share operating director shifts with leadership team
Staff Supervision
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Is the supervisor to assigned staff including teacher assistants, floats and/or subsitutes
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Conducts regular 1-1s with direct reports + annual reviews
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Regularly walks around the facility to observe
- Assist in recruiting, interviews, onboarding and mentoring teachers
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Support teachers in child behaviors
Family Relations
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Greets and welcomes family to the school
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Partner with families through words and actions for the best of the child
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Assist in student orientations
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Assist in planning and executing family community events throughout the school year
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Other duties as assigned
PROFESSIONAL AND SPIRITUAL EXPECTATIONS
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Educational requirements: Bachelor’s in education or related field, must meet director status per MN licensing
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Experience required: 2+ years in leadership, 3+ years as a lead in a licensed childcare center
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Strong computer and technology skills, attention to details, multi-tasking and organization
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Articulate and welcoming both in verbal and written communication
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Has a commitment to prayer, as evidenced in both corporate and personal prayer
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Exhibits a meaningful and growing personal relationship with Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior as evidenced by the manifestation of the fruit of the Holy Spirit
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Exhibits a lifestyle appropriate to a person in public Christian ministry by conducting life with the utmost integrity in all situations
