Assistant Preschool Director: Seeking experienced early childcare leader, passionate, self motivated

Assistant Director

Job Description

Education and Experience:

· Has minimum of 1-year experience as an Assistant Director or Lead Teacher in a licensed childcare center.

· Working on meeting the State Requirements for a State license as a School Director, preferably with a non-renewable certificate.

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities:

· Supporting the overall day-to-day operations of Children’s Lighthouse.

· Support policies, procedures, and systems to always ensure a safe and healthy environment in compliance with Children’s Lighthouse and State standards.

· Participates responsibly in marketing and special events including open house, school events, etc.

· Supports change required for continual compliance, improvement, and success of the school.

· Recruits, hires, orients, trains, supervises, observes, and evaluates staff along with the School Director.

· Manages, supports, and follows budget in compliance with Franchisee guidelines.

· Represents Children’s Lighthouse to public, community, parents, visitors, and staff with professionalism and integrity.

· Attends/participates in meetings and trainings as directed.

· Consistently follows through with all duties and responsibilities as assigned in a competent and timely manner.

· Day to day operations in compliance with the quality standards of Childrens Lighthouse.

· Assumes major responsibility for staff schedule, labor budget, and staff file compliance.

· Wise productive use of time.

· Able to accept and handle change.

· Accepts instruction and direction in appropriate manner.

· Able to work flexible hours between 6:00 am and 7:00 pm.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

· Professional presentation and attitude.

· Ability to communicate with, motivate others, analyze, and solve problems, fostering a positive work environment.

· Effective leader and role model at the school.

· Ability to exercise appropriate, independent judgment calls.

· Knowledge of State and local standards.

· Knowledge of early child development and appropriate practices.

· Ability to ensure safe, loving, learning environment for children.

· Counseling and behavior management skills required.

· Strong effective, interpersonal skills

· Ability to use technology as required and used by Childrens Lighthouse.

· Participates in activities of professional and personal growth.

The Assistant Director reports to the School Director.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $38,000.00 - $42,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $38,000 - $42,500