Assistant Director

Brookhaven Learning Academy Llc; Virginia (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Brookhaven Learning Academy LLC is seeking an Assistant Director for our new preschool. The role emphasizes leadership, classroom support, and administrative coordination. You will engage with families, help enrollments, and ensure compliance with Virginia licensing requirements.

The position requires a CDA or comparable degree in a child-related field, background checks, and appropriate certifications. You will work until 7:00 pm, assist with meals and transport duties, and maintain

Qualifications

• CDA or college degree in a child-related field is required.
• Background checks must be completed with positive results.
• Be trained in First Aid & CPR and Bloodborne Pathogens or obtain certification on hire.
• Must pass Tuberculosis test and provide documentation.
• Able to lift up to 70 lbs and manage children with or without a coworker.

Responsibilities

• Assist in day-to-day operations of the center.
• Serve as liaison between support staff and the Program Director.
• Handle paperwork (roll calls, health appraisals, staff files).
• Attend occasional parent participation events and events outside regular hours.
• Conduct staff and parent meetings on a monthly basis.
• Assist with hiring, coaching, and disciplinary actions as directed.
• Collect tuition, enroll children, and maintain budget and records.
• Manage inquiries and center tours and convert to enrollments.
• Maintain confidentiality of all records and adhere to licensing regulations.
• Substitute for the Program Director when needed and provide feedback to teachers.

Skills

First Aid & CPR

Background checks

Leadership

Customer service

Communication

Education

CDA or child-related degree

Tools

Computer literacy

Enrollment software

Job description

Job Description

New preschool that is open is beginning the search for a dynamic assistant director that has a love and passion for teaching young children, leadership and growing a new preschool.. Please see below for the job description:

• Possess a CDA or endorsement, bachelor's degree in a child related field such as, but not limited to, elementary education, nursing, or recreation, from a college or university.
• Complete Fingerprint and Central Registry background checks with positive results.
• Be First Aid & CPR, and Blood Borne Pathogen and MAT certified or obtain certification upon hire
• Complete a Tuberculosis test and provide documentation
• Be mentally and physically capable of caring for small and large groups of children alone and with a coworker in a classroom
• Possess a strong work ethic, be punctual, and have minimal absences
• Have an awareness of the unique needs of young children and have appropriate expectations of their abilities
• Be able to kneel, bend, squat, lift, push, pull, and carry children up to 70lbs
• Be available to work as late until 7:00 pm
• Have dependable transportation

Requirements:

• Be available as early as 6:00 am and as late as 7:00 pm
• Be customer service orientated and self-driven
• Possess a strong work ethic and have minimal absences
• Be a professional, positive role model for all employees and children
• Interact with parents daily and speak with them about their child(ren)
• Drive children to and/or from school, when necessary
• Assist in classrooms, when necessary
• Assist with enrollment processes, filling papers, etc.
• Assist with meal preparations, when necessary
• Be comfortable with computers and learning new software
• Provide support to the Program Director
• Assist with minor maintenance duties to help ensure the efficient operation of a quality childcare program
• Always abides by all Brookhaven Learning Academy & Virginia State Licensing's rules and regulations.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in all matters of day-to-day operations
• Work as liaison between support staff and the Program Director
• Handle paperwork functions in the center (e.g., roll call sheets, health appraisals, staff files, memos)
• Facilitate and attend occasional parent participate events and other events at night and/or on weekends
• Conduct staff and parent meetings (staff meetings are to be held monthly)
• Assist the Program Director in the hiring, monitoring, evaluating, supporting, coaching, and disciplining of the staff
• Collect tuition, enroll children, maintain a set budget and keep receipts and records
• Handle inquiries and center tours according to policy. Convert inquires to tours and tours to enrollments.
• Follow all corporate policies and procedures as well as state of Virginia Licensing Regulations
• Maintain a professional self image and project the values of the organization at all times
• Substitute for the Program Director in the event of illness, leave or vacation
• Perform classroom observations and provide teachers/caregivers with meaningful feedback
• Supply ordering and shopping.
• Maintain administrative records for the center, including appropriate and up-to-date records of staff and children, with the help of the Assistant Director
• Ensure the confidentiality of all administrative and student records at all times
• Conduct center tours for parents and children before enrollment
• Ensure that parents of enrolled children and staff complete and understand all necessary forms.
• Track all inquiries, convert inquiries into parent tours, and convert tours into enrollments, with the help of the Director
• Have emergency telephone numbers and be aware of the Brookhaven Learning Academy emergency plan
• Drive children to and/or from school, when necessary
• Assist with meal preparations, when necessary
• Maintain a professional self image and project the values of the organization at all times