Little Sprouts is seeking an Assistant Director to join our team at our Medford, MA School. Little Sprouts is a network of 39 preschools and early learning centers across New England. We prioritize employee experience and are closed the week between Christmas and New Year. This offers you a guaranteed week of paid time off upon hire.
The Assistant Director assists in administrative functions and maintaining center operations. The position requires the ability to support the day-to-day operations of a high-quality Early Childhood Education program. The Assistant Director will have strong interpersonal and organizational skills and a passion for nurturing children and their families.
Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor's Degree in Education, Human Development, or related field Preferred
• Lead Infant/Toddler & Preschool Certification Preferred
• EEC Director Qualified

Center-based daily/educational operations:

• Schedule and administer smooth daily opening and closing procedures
• Oversee all on-site teacher and administrative training
• Supervise curriculum to meet or exceed the standards of NAEYC’s developmental guidelines, and state education standards
• Demonstrate a complete mastery of the regulatory environment, including compliance, licensor relationships, and the ability to adapt to regulatory changes
• Assist in oversight of school culture and activities
• Maintain exceptional relationships with enrolled families through excellent verbal and written communication, family events, and positive interactions
• Ensure that anti-bias and anti-racism perspectives are evident throughout the school
• Actively engage children, staff, and families in age-appropriate social-emotional learning
• Serve as a mandated reporter, and ensure all staff understand their obligations as mandated reporters

Center-based financial management:

• Assist with weekly scheduling handled in Paylocity
• Assist as needed with billing, managing and collecting outstanding tuition, voucher renewals, and the ordering of supplies
• Communicate with families as needed
• Assist with updating family payment and attendance schedules through company Procare

Benefits:

• Paid week off between Christmas & New YearsCompetitive wages
• 75-50% off discount on your children's tuition
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, and pet insurance
• 401k with company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Career advancement and coaching
• Additional Paid Time off and Holidays
• Referral Program
• Free Subscription to First Stop Health; receive ongoing care from doctors and prescribers through easy telehealth services