Early Learning Academies is Hiring an Early Childhood Education Assistant Director Near Arvada, CO
Job Summary:The Assistant Director is part of the leadership team that collaborates to bring the best early childhood professional experience and organizational skills in supporting the mission and vision of each childcare center. The position includes assisting with program planning, health and safety planning, and staff training and supervision.Responsibilities
Maintain knowledge of state, local, and company policies for enrollment, attendance, tuition payment, and state assistance enrollment
Ensure State mandated student/teacher ratios are maintained
Work with the Center Director to hire and train employees
Maintain accurate personnel files, including electronic records that meet state licensing guidelines
Act as substitute Director and provide coverage as needed for absent employees, including Teacher, Cook and Before/After Care Bus Driver
Prepare monthly parent newsletter and other parent-facing communications
Meet with parents when needed and assist staff with parent/teacher conferences
Work with the Director to monitor the financial health of the Center, including Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, State Assistance, and payroll
Ensure that curriculum, lesson plans, and activities are current and developmentally appropriate for child age groups
Plan for and conduct monthly fire, weather and emergency preparedness drills
Skills/Qualifications
Level 3 in PDIS and hold a current State Director Certification or be willing to achieve Director Certification
2 years' experience working with children
Must be Pediatric CPR certified or achieve certification within the first 3 months of employment
Must obtain health assessment before employment and continue to keep current and up to date per state regulations.
Employee must meet all state requirements relative to criminal background check, FBI finger printing and child abuse clearance prior to beginning employment
Degree preferred
Ability to lift in excess of twenty (20) lbs
Details:
M - F with a varying shift between the hours of 6:30 am - 6:00 pm
Early Learning Academies (ELA) is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.#ELA-W1