What are the responsibilities and job description for the Preschool Assistant Director position at The Academy Child Development Centers?
Full time salaried position in a fun-loving, fast-paced environment
The Academy Child Development Centers is seeking a center Assistant Director to work closely with the Director to create an outstanding childcare experience for the children and families at our center, and to equip, encourage and empower childcare center team members to meet and exceed company expectations at the center level.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Completing daily routines that ensure the center is operating effectively and efficiently
- Recruiting and retaining enrollments of children and families, including assisting in the creation and facilitation of special events
- Collecting and addressing parent feedback
- Assisting in recruiting, hiring, training, supervision and coaching of center staff
- Observation, strengthening and improvement of center practices
- Maintaining compliance with TN DHS rules and regulations and STARS expectations
- Auditing paperwork (DHS paperwork, center staff and child files, health and fire inspections, etc.)
- Assisting in the classrooms and kitchen as needed
- Supporting Director and executive management team as needed and instructed
Qualifications:
- High School diploma and ECE credential (college degree preferred)
- Minimum of one year experience in childcare, three years preferred.
- Management experience strongly recommended
- Demonstrated knowledge in Tennessee DHS rules and regulations
- Excellent written, oral and nonverbal communication skills
- Proven customer service experience (ability to handle complaints effectively and efficiently)
- High level of organization, follow-through and accountability
- Ability to work independently and to multitask
- Knowledge of computers (Microsoft Word, Power Point, basic Excel)
- Flexible schedule (will include the occasional night and weekend hours)
- Positive attitude and friendly demeanor
- Ability to think on your feet and jump in to help wherever needed
- Passion to care for, motivate and uplift young lives
Team members at The Academy Preschools enjoy a robust benefits package that includes:
- Weekly pay
- Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
- 401K with company contribution
- PTO plan - accrual starts immediately!
- Employee Childcare Discount
- Paid Holidays
- Referral Program
- Paid training and professional development
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Childcare
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
- What is the best phone number and email address at which to reach you?
Work Location: In person
Salary : $1,000 - $40,000
