Assistant School Director

Spectrum 360 A NJ Non Profit Corp.; Morristown (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

401(k)

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Company parties

Free food & snacks

Job summary

Spectrum 360 A NJ Non Profit Corp. is seeking an experienced Preschool Assistant Director to oversee daily preschool operations, staff management, curriculum development, budgeting, and compliance with state regulations.

The role focuses on the overall academic, social, and emotional development of children, while modeling safety and professional conduct. The successful candidate will supervise staff, maintain parent communication, lead professional development, and collaborate with the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in early childhood education or related field.
• At least three years of Assistant Director experience in a preschool setting.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification.
• Knowledge of licensing regulations, health and safety requirements, and related laws.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and evaluate staff performance, including hiring, training, and disciplinary actions.
• Ensure compliance with licensing regulations, health and safety requirements, and other relevant laws.
• Develop and maintain relationships with parents and provide ongoing communication about their children's progress.
• Facilitate professional development opportunities for staff members.
• Participate in community outreach activities to raise awareness of the preschool.
• Collaborates with Leadership Team to provide ongoing feedback for teaching staff using tools and data.
• Identify strengths and opportunities to design plans for continual improvement.
• Assist in other capacities as determined by the Director or designee.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in early childhood education or related field

Job description

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• Company parties
• Free food & snacks

We are seeking an experienced Preschool Assistant Director to oversee the daily operations of the preschool, including staff management, curriculum development, budgeting and financial planning, and ensuring compliance with state regulations. The successful candidate will be responsible for the overall academic, social, and emotional development of the children in the program. The Preschool Assistant Director also acts as a role model for staff and ensures a safe and secure learning environment for the children.

Preschool Assistant Director Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervise and evaluate staff performance, including hiring, training, and disciplinary actions.
• Ensure compliance with licensing regulations, health and safety requirements, and other relevant laws.
• Develop and maintain relationships with parents and provide ongoing communication about their children's progress.
• Facilitate professional development opportunities for staff members.
• Participate in community outreach activities to raise awareness of the preschool.
• Collaborates with other members of the Leadership Team to provide ongoing feedback for teaching staff, using a variety of tools such as the Teacher Observation Tool and student assessment data.
• Works with teachers to identify strengths and areas of opportunity to design plans for continual improvement.
• Assists in other capacities that Director, or designee, determines is necessary.

Preschool Assistant Director Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in early childhood education or related field
• At least three years of Assistant Director experience working in a preschool setting.
• Knowledge of current early childhood education best practices.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification

Salary Range

$50,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year, based on level of education and relevant experience.

Shift Schedule

Monday through Friday. Shifts will be scheduled within the school's operating hours of 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Compensation: $50,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year