Children’s Enrichment Center - Assistant Director

CEC Children’s Enrichment Center - Assistant Director

Full-Time, Exempt

Reports to: CEC Children’s Enrichment Center Director

The Assistant Director supports the CEC Director in overseeing the daily operations of the children’s enrichment program. This role involves administrative duties, staff supervision, curriculum support, compliance with licensing regulations, and fostering positive relationships with parents and the community.

To ensure success in the pursuit of the School’s mission, the Assistant Director should possess a deep passion for children and a deep commitment to ensure a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for children, staff, and families.

Mission: Trinity School of Midland is a college preparatory community that provides a nurturing environment to enrich the mind, strengthen the body, enliven the soul, and inspire servant leadership.

Responsibilities:

• Assist the Director in managing the daily operations of the childcare program.
• Ensure compliance with state and local licensing regulations, health and safety standards, and accreditation requirements.
• Support, mentor, and evaluate staff, providing ongoing professional development opportunities.
• Assist in hiring, onboarding, and scheduling staff to maintain appropriate classroom ratios.
• Develop and implement policies, procedures, and best practices to enhance program quality.
• Collaborate with teachers to ensure curriculum implementation aligns with program goals and meets the developmental needs of children.
• Maintain positive communication and relationships with families, addressing concerns and promoting family engagement.
• Work in classrooms as needed to provide coverage and support, including changing diapers when necessary.
• Organize and participate in special events, staff meetings, and professional development sessions.
• Serve as the Acting Director in the Director’s absence.

Required Qualifications:

• Previous experience in a childcare setting, preferably in a leadership or administrative role.
• Knowledge of state licensing requirements and best practices in early childhood education.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to multitask, problem-solve, and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in using computer programs for record-keeping, scheduling, and communication.
• CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain upon hire).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Director’s credential or equivalent certification. (or willing to obtain upon hire)
• Experience with curriculum development and implementation.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation will be made, absent hardship.

· Standing, walking, and sitting for long periods of time. Usually needed intermittently for brief and long periods of time. Frequency may vary depending on activities and location.

· Frequent reaching and hand dexterity for handling motor skills equipment and clerical tasks (such as handwriting, handling a clipboard, index cards, or notebooks, use of the telephone, keyboard, operating office tools and machines); manipulating small and medium size objects.

· Frequent bending during several hours while working with students. Usually performed for 5 to 30 seconds at a time.

· Some squatting/kneeling may be needed for specific activities.

· Able to lift, push, and pull up to 30 pounds. Frequent lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment:

· May deal with stressful situations in the normal course of duties, including a wide variety of challenges, deadlines, and a varied and diverse array of contacts.

· The work environment is a standard office, classroom, gymnasium, and/or outdoor setting. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate, but occasionally high depending upon student population and activities. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions and/or outdoor weather conditions. The employee may be exposed to bloodborne pathogens and/or bodily fluids.

The information contained in this job description is not an exhaustive list of the responsibilities or duties performed by this position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Interested candidates should apply electronically by submitting the following information to Rocio Cantu, Human Resources Director at rcantu@trinitymidland.org

• Letter of introduction to include your reasons for interest in the job.

• Resume to include educational background, relevant employment history, and references.

• Completed Trinity School Employment Application (Note: A “fillable” form can be downloaded at https://www.trinitymidland.org/careers)

Additional information about Trinity School of Midland can be accessed on the School’s website at http://www.trinitymidland.org or by contacting Andrea Campos, CEC Director, at acampos@trinitymidland.org

Trinity School is committed to providing equal opportunity in all of our employment practices, including selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, and compensation, to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin, citizenship status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with the requirements of all applicable federal, state, and local laws unless a particular status protected by federal, state, or local laws contradicts the deeply held religious convictions of the School or the Church or an employee is covered by the ministerial exemption.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. on a full-time basis. Trinity School of Midland will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Childcare
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Morning shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $40,000 - $45,000