Early Childhood Education Assistant Director

Assistant DirectorJob SummaryThe Assistant Director is part of the leadership team that collaborates to bring the best early childhood professional experience and organizational skills in supporting the mission and vision of each childcare center. The position includes assisting with program planning, health and safety planning, and staff training and supervision.ResponsibilitiesMaintain knowledge of state, local, and company policies for enrollment, attendance, tuition payment, and state assistance enrollmentEnsure State mandated student/teacher ratios are maintainedWork with the Center Director to hire and train employees Maintain accurate personnel files, including electronic records that meet state licensing guidelinesAct as substitute Director and provide coverage as needed for absent employees, including Teacher, Cook and Before/After Care Bus DriverPrepare monthly parent newsletter and other parent-facing communicationsMeet with parents when needed and assist staff with parent/teacher conferencesWork with the Director to monitor the financial health of the Center, including Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, State Assistance, and payrollEnsure that curriculum, lesson plans, and activities are current and developmentally appropriate for child age groupsPlan for and conduct monthly fire, weather and emergency preparedness drillsSkills/QualificationsLevel 3 in PDIS and hold a current State Director Certification or be willing to achieve Director Certification2+ years' experience working with childrenMust be Pediatric CPR certified or achieve certification within the first 3 months of employmentMust obtain health assessment before employment and continue to keep current and up to date per state regulations.Employee must meet all state requirements relative to criminal background check, FBI finger printing and child abuse clearance prior to beginning employmentDegree preferredAbility to lift in excess of twenty (20) lbsDetailsM - F with a varying shift between the hours of 6:30 am - 6:00 pm Early Learning Academies (ELA) is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.#ELA-W1