What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Director position at Smart Kids?
At Smart Kids, we are here to make an impact on young minds and help build a better tomorrow for the next generation! We are looking for:
Passionate Leaders who want to make a difference in children’s lives through learning.
Team Players who can manage a learning environment and can create fun activities/lessons that develop children.
Organized Individuals that can prepare activities based off children's ideas and interests, has worked with children, and can manage conflict.
Ambitious Individuals that are invested in their personal growth and development of children and is empathetic and motivational.
Smart Kids Full-time Perks:
- Paid Company Holidays
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (available after 60 days)
- 401k with 4% employer match
- Competitive wages
- Bi-Weekly pay periods
- Development & Growth opportunities
- On-The-Job Training and Shadowing
Join our team and make a difference in your community! We are looking for an Assistant Director that will ensure the smooth operation of the Center. They will always ensure that standards as set forth for children and teacher/group size ratios are maintained in accordance with child-care licensing regulations. The Assistant Director’s role includes but are not limited to staff supervision; health and safety program maintenance; parent-teacher involvement; community and public relations; center policies/procedures and record administration and working in hand with the center director.
- Establish and maintain accurately all administrative records pertaining to children, staff and center in accordance with the Center Policies and Procedures and child-care licensing regulations
- Review and implement administrative policies for the Center as required.
- Leads the full recruitment cycle based upon center needs, including sourcing, screening, interviewing and onboarding.
- Spearheading talent acquisition duties as necessary for their center (includes leading employer branding initiatives, attending job fairs /recruitment events, forecasting annual hiring needs, and maintaining a positive candidate experience).
- Schedule the daily hours of arrival and departure for all staff including himself/herself and ensures that staff carry out their daily responsibilities
- Complete Staff Program Monitoring, Behavior Management, and General reviews
- Plan and conduct regular staff meetings.
- Develop good working relationships among staff, assist them in problem recognition with children and/or parents, and in developing a solution to these problems.
- Ensure that the programs offered to each group of children are in accordance with the Center's Program Statement.
- Work with the Center Director in organizing workshops / additional training opportunities for staff and parents.
- Develop and maintain a nutritional program for the Center (i.e. review planned menus and work with external agencies) to ensure that food being served to the children meets child-care licensing requirements
- Assume different roles (Teacher, Teacher’s Aide, Kitchen Help) and to assist whenever any staff/program needs help (in compliance with child-care licensing regulations).
- Ensure the health and safety of the children and the staff in the Center.
- Review room requirements with the staff and adhere to the Room Budget.
- Liaise with the Childcare Licensing, Public Health and Fire Department representatives.
- Organize fund-raising and other events (e.g. food drive) to promote the Center to the community.
- Welcome and conduct center tours for parents; arrange parent interviews for enrollment and ensure parents' understanding and acceptance of the Center's Program Statement, Policies and Procedures
- Actively communicate with the parents through newsletters, notices, letters, telephone calls, individual meetings etc.
- Meet with the Regional Director at least once weekly and having daily telephone contact for discussion, decision-making and in presenting a consistent management approach for all issues.
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Daily cleaning and maintenance of the center - trash removal and disposal from the classrooms and kitchens as necessary
We want energetic, kind, dependable, and passionate individuals who have: - Associate of Arts Degree or equivalent in Early Childhood Education and 2 years experience working in a child care center.
- Candidate must meet state minimum requirements for education and experience.
- 3-6 years of experience in a licensed childcare facility
- Preventative Health Course
- CPR and First Aid certification
- Health Examination including TB test
- Familiarity with and strict adherence to Childcare licensing standards and regulations
- Ability to assume all responsibilities attributable to a Lead Teacher for any classroom as needed
- Demonstrated understanding of and love for young children and enthusiasm for developing a happy, creative atmosphere for the children
Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment
Learning Jungle/Smart Kids is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, Aboriginal/Native American status, or any other legally protected factors. Disability-related accommodations during the application process are available upon request.
