What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Director of Child Care position at Bay Country Learning Center and Highland...?
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Benefits/Perks
We are seeking an experienced Assistant Director to join our team! As the Assistant Director, you will be responsible for supporting the Director with selecting age-appropriate programs, activities, and curricula for the children in our care. You will also support the Director in managing our current staff, managing break scheduling and ordering snack and office supplies, bringing positive communication to the team, and implementing new strategies to grow and expand our program. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, a deep understanding of child development and education, and experience managing staff.
We will consider strong lead teachers who want to take the next step in their early childhood education career and who have the right mentality to begin their administrative journey. Those with their 90 hours in infant toddler and prek are favorable and those with their Director 45 hours are preferred.
Responsibilities
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Bonus based on performance
- Employee discounts
- Free uniforms
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Tuition assistance
Benefits/Perks
- Great Work Environment
- Competitive Compensation
- Career Advancement Opportunities
We are seeking an experienced Assistant Director to join our team! As the Assistant Director, you will be responsible for supporting the Director with selecting age-appropriate programs, activities, and curricula for the children in our care. You will also support the Director in managing our current staff, managing break scheduling and ordering snack and office supplies, bringing positive communication to the team, and implementing new strategies to grow and expand our program. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, a deep understanding of child development and education, and experience managing staff.
We will consider strong lead teachers who want to take the next step in their early childhood education career and who have the right mentality to begin their administrative journey. Those with their 90 hours in infant toddler and prek are favorable and those with their Director 45 hours are preferred.
Responsibilities
- Support teachers in implementing our accredited curriculum
- Ensure that we are always in compliance with county and state regulations, as well as with the Maryland Department of Education
- Manage staff and parent expectations and handle any issues, including scheduling and interpersonal conflicts that may arise
- Create emails, bulletin announcements, and newsletters via Brightwheel and traditional email
- Schedule our Summer Program
- Manage the ordering of center supplies
- Track staff leave requests
- The required licensing/certification to perform this role
- Past experience working with children
- Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in education is preferred
- Demonstrated experience managing a team is preferred
- Deep understanding of childcare, child development, and education; and the ability to communicate that understanding to others