Assistant Childcare Director

The Learning Experience - Anitoch; Antioch (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Training & development

Childcare benefits

Bonus plan

Job summary

The Learning Experience - Antioch is seeking an Assistant Childcare Director to lead a team of educators and provide a strong academic foundation for children aged six weeks to six years. The role involves educating parents on early childhood education, leading staff, and cultivating relationships with families and the community.

Qualified candidates should have two years of early childhood education experience, excellent communication skills, and a love for children. The position offers benefits including 401(k) matching, paid time off, and a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• At least two years of experience in early childhood education.
• Strong desire to make a difference for children every day.
• Excellent administrative and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Educate parents and teachers on early childhood education.
• Assist the Center Director in leading staff and achieving objectives.
• Cultivate relationships with families and community contacts.

Skills

Early childhood education experience

Organizational skills

Communication skills

CPR and First Aid certification

Ability to lift 40 pounds

English proficiency

Job description

Assistant Childcare Director – Antioch, California

Want to make a difference in the life of a child? To help lead a team of early childhood educators in providing a strong academic foundation for children ages six weeks to six years? Our childcare center in Antioch, California is seeking a qualified Assistant Director for their state-of-the-art, premier preschool which provides care for children ages six weeks to six years of age.

Responsibilities

• Educate parents, teachers, and leaders on the value of early childhood education and bring that value to life for the children in the center.
• Assist the Center Director in leading teaching staff, supporting families, and achieving enrollment, accreditation, and operational objectives.
• Partner with parents with a shared desire to provide the best care and education for their children.
• Cultivate positive relationships with families, teachers, state licensing authorities, community contacts, and corporate partners.
• Serve in various roles throughout the center as needed, including teacher, cook, and/or driver.

Qualifications and Skills

• At least two years of early childhood education experience, with an understanding of developmentally appropriate practices and the ability to ensure its use in the classroom.
• A love for children and a strong desire to make a difference every day.
• Excellent administrative, organizational, verbal, listening, and communication skills.
• CPR and First Aid certification or willingness to obtain.
• Must meet state-specific guidelines for the role.
• Muss be physically able to use a computer with basic proficiency, lift a minimum of 40 pounds, and work indoors or outdoors.
• Muss be able to assume postures in low levels to allow physical and visual contact with children, see and hear well enough to keep children safe, and engage in physical activity with children.
• Ability to speak, read, and write English.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Competitive salary
• Paid holiday/vacation/sick time
• Childcare benefits
• Bonus plan
• Extensive training program

An equal opportunity employer.