Early Childhood - Assistant Director

Summary

The Assistant Director is responsible for assisting the Center Director in ensuring the health, safety, and quality of education for all children within the center's care. Under the direction of the Center Director, the Assistant Director collaborates with staff to ensure that curriculum and classroom activities are properly delivered, and that the needs of the students and the goals of the center are met appropriately.

Duties

• Assume duties of Center Director and Teachers as needed during their absence.
• Collaborate with staff to ensure adherence to quality standards in accordance with Center guidelines and state and local requirements; implement improvements where needed.
• Maintain communication with families and community through appropriate outreach activities.
• Follow all center policies and state regulations.
• Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.
• Maintain Accident/Illness/Emergency logs.

Requirements

• 3 ? 5 years of direct professional experience in an early childhood setting.
• High energy.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• A strong understanding of child development.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.
• Must clear full background check.
• Must be able to lift 35 pounds.
• Current Level I IVP clearance card.
• Sign and abide by all Northminster Presbyterian Church policies.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education or similar field. Bachelor's Degree preferred.

Benefits

• paid time off
• paid sick pay
• paid vacation days