Assistant Director - Preschool

Learning Care Group; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization is seeking an Assistant Director to oversee operations at a school. This role involves ensuring safety standards, promoting growth in children, and managing staff. Ideal candidates will have management experience and a background in early childhood education.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in a licensed child care facility.
• 120 Clock hours of childcare training.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for the operation of the school according to licensing standards.
• Ensure a caring and safe environment for children and parents.
• Recruit, select, and retain quality staff.

Skills

Management

Childcare

Communication

Education

Associate's Degree in ECE

Job description

As early education leaders, we’re influencing the next generation of learners, leaving a strong, lasting, positive impact on our children. From our more than 900 school locations to our regional offices and main headquarters, you’ll find a dynamic environment and culture that is open, friendly, welcoming, and collaborative.

The Assistant Director is responsible for the safe and effective operation of the School with the School Director, and achieving Learning Care Group’s safety vision of “No One Gets Hurt.” In the Director’s absence, the Assistant Director has sole responsibility for the safe and effective operation of the School. The Assistant Director assists in the promotion of the social, physical, and intellectual growth of the children under his/her care; and assists with a variety of administrative tasks and opening/closing the School at least 50% of the time.

Job Responsibilities:

• Be accountable for the operation of the school, ensuring that the school is operating in accordance with company and state licensing standards.
• Be responsible for ensuring an educational, caring, and safe environment for the children and parents.
• Spark imagination, build self-esteem, and help children discover new things each day.
• Promote the positive image of the company and play a major role in making the company a provider of choice in educational programs for the communities that we serve.
• Recruit, select, and retain quality staff.
• Help achieve profitability for the company.

Job Requirements:

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must have previous management experience and at least 1 year of experience working in a licensed child care facility.
• An Associate's Degree in ECE or related field is preferred.
• 120 Clock hours of childcare training.
• Must meet state requirements for education; additional center/school requirements may apply.
• Must be willing to help out in classrooms as needed.