Assistant Director

The Tot Spot; Fishers (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Flexible schedule

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development assistance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Job summary

A local early childhood education center in Fishers, IN, is looking for a dedicated Preschool Assistant Director. The candidate will primarily ensure a safe learning environment and engage actively with students and staff. Required qualifications include an Associates Degree or CDA, management experience, and a positive, energetic attitude. Comprehensive benefits including 401(k) matching and tuition reimbursement are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum education - Associates Degree or CDA with 3 years experience.
• Ability to work as a team with other teachers and management.
• Management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the safety of all children in the group.
• Maintain a structured academic learning environment.
• Actively engaged with teachers, children, and families.

Skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Ability to remain positive

Education

Associates Degree or CDA

BA or BS with classes in ECE

Job description

Overview

Welcome to The Tot Spot, we are so glad you came!

Do you have a passion for inspiring, and lifting up those around you? Do you have a positive, optimistic outlook that you would like to share within a small, privately owned program? Are you passionate about Early Childhood Education? If so, this job may just be for you!

The Tot Spot is hiring for a Preschool Assistant Directors! This position will ensure adherence to our mission of bringing the best quality in early childhood education to the families we serve. We are seeking individuals who are energetic, organized, problem solvers, and possess great communication skills. We are looking for people who are caring, hard-working, and dedicated to share their love of children and learning with our community. In order to be considered for this position, the following requirements must be met:

The Tot Spot Early Education Academy is a center-based early childhood program located on the corner of 116th St & Allisonville Road in Fishers, IN. The Tot Spot Too is located off of exit 210 in Fishers. Our main mission and focus is to provide consistent, quality care for the students and families in our program by sticking to our values; Child-Focused, Communication, Integrity, Passion, Partnership, & Growth Mindset. What began as a small, in-home child care, has gained the respect and admiration of our community, offering us the opportunity to continue to grow and serve our amazing families the only way we know how - The Tot Spot Way!! We are where fun and education meet and we believe children learn best through a balance of interactive, educational play and scheduled instruction. If this sounds like a program and environment where you could grow and shine as a Preschool Director, we would love to hear from you!!

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Up to 65 hours/year floating holiday pay - choose when to use your holiday pay
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Responsibilities (Preschool Director – Additional qualities/skills)

• Responsible for the safety of all children in the group
• Maintains a structured academic learning environment
• Actively engaged with the teachers, children, and families
• Ability to provide a loving and nurturing environment for staff, children, and families
• Develop opportunities to positively impact staff and families
• Ensure that classroom is in compliance with all relevant regulations and standards
• Serve as a role model to the children in the group through appearance and actions
• Maintain an environment (both indoors and outdoors) that is safe, clean, and inviting
• Willing and excited to go with the flow as unexpected changes occur

Qualifications

• Minimum education - Associates Degree or CDA with 3 years experience
• Ability to work as a team with other teachers and management
• Ability to remain cool under pressure
• Ability to remain positive in difficult or stressful situations
• BA or BS, with classes or experience in ECE
• Management Experience

Education

• Associate (Required)

Experience

• Teaching: 1 year (Required)