Assistant Director

We are a locally owned and operated business currently run by a mother-daughter duo. Part of Kiddie Academy - our family franchises this location.

We are looking to have our mother step back from the business and hire someone to support administratively and in the classroom when needed.

Spanish Speaking is a plus - we have a large hispanic community and are spanish speakers ourselves.

Our ideal candidate has a passion for the childcare industry, is technologically savy and is looking for a long term career with us.

Consistency is important to us and our families so we would like to have the person in this role to stay with us for a few years.

Role is Monday - Friday 9am-6pm with an hour lunch. 40 hours of vacation time are accrued yearly.

JOB SUMMARY

Assists and supports Director in all aspects of management of the academy, to include human resources, marketing, customer relations, financial systems, quality control and physical facility.

Reports to: Academy Director

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assists in the management of the academy to ensure effective and costconscious operation. Assumes full responsibility for academy management in director’s absence.
• Ensures compliance with all federal and state laws, as well as all Kiddie Academy® standard operating procedures.
• Assists in completing and submitting required paperwork and record keeping on a timely basis, and maintaining in an organized, up-to-date manner.

Takes an active role in planning and participating in academy activities (staff meetings, training sessions, open houses).

• Performs all duties assigned of teacher during portion of day assigned to classroom. Accepts temporary work assignments in the event regularly scheduled personnel are not available.
• Develops and maintains positive, professional working relationship with academy staff.
• Assists in daily supervision of staff; keeps director apprised of staff concerns and situations needing attention; provides performance appraisal input to director.
• Assists with staff scheduling, recruitment efforts, interviews, and the hiring process.
• Assists with enrollment inquiries, follow-up and academy tours in order to increase enrollment.
• Develops a strong working knowledge of Kiddie Academy® Philosophy, Mission, Core Values, and programs in order to communicate same to current clients, prospective customers or other community entities.
• Develops and actively maintains positive communication with parents.
• Assists in recognizing parental concerns, evaluation of the course of action and responding professionally to parents’ needs.
• Develops a strong working knowledge of the academy budget and assists director in managing all resources effectively and within budgetary constraints.
• Assists in tracking all monetary transactions with customers and vendors.
• Assists in training staff to plan and implement developmentally appropriate classroom activities.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBLITIES

• Performs other similar or related duties as necessary.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Candidate must have Associate of Arts Degree or equivalent in Early Childhood Education and 2 years experience working in a child care center.
• Candidate must have two courses in ECE to be qualified to meet state minimum requirements for education and experience.
• Must be able to lift no less than 40 pounds on a consistent basis throughout the workday to at least waist high.

This job description highlights the essential functions, responsibilities and qualifications that are required of the employee. Other related duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned and/ or changed at any time with or without notice. By signing below, you acknowledge that you are able to perform the essential functions and job qualifications as stated above.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Can you work Monday - Friday from 9am -6pm?
• Do you have 2 ECE Credits on your associates transcript?

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)
• Gateways Training Account (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Crystal Lake, IL 60014 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Crystal Lake, IL 60014: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25