Associate Director

Big Blue Marble Academy; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Flexible scheduling

Paid parental leave

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Company paid life insurance

401K

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Job summary

Big Blue Marble Academy in Marietta, GA is seeking an Associate Director to support the Preschool Director by retaining families and enrolling new families while maintaining a positive team environment. You will oversee staff training, coordinate scheduling, and ensure licensing standards are met.

The ideal candidate has strong communication skills, is a team player, and is dedicated to our mission of providing a global education for children.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years working in Early Childhood Development.
• CDA or TCC completed is required.
• Able to communicate progress of children clearly to parents and families.
• Familiarity with CMS and other customer-facing systems.

Responsibilities

• Support the Preschool Director with staff training and orientation following company and state guidelines.
• Conduct tours for potential families per tour protocol.
• Maintain a physical environment that meets licensing standards.
• Assist with reporting, administrative tasks, and organized files.
• Assist with inventory of supplies and materials for programs.
• Pursue professional development opportunities through staff training.
• Ensure compliance with state licensing and BBMA policies.
• Support classrooms by filling in for teachers and assisting with bus driving as needed.

Skills

Communication

Team player

Problem solving

Detail-oriented

Education

CDA or TCC completed

Tools

CMS systems

Job description

Big Blue Marble Academy is searching for a compassionate, self-motivated, detail-oriented candidate for our Associate Director position. This position supports the Preschool Director in running a successful school by retaining families and enrolling new families while maintaining a positive team environment. Our ideal candidate must have strong oral and written communication skills, be a team player, problem solver and dedicated to supporting our mission and branding of providing a global education for children of all ages. This candidate will be eager to learn from management and able to assume assigned duties.

Why you will enjoy working here:

• Competitive wages
• Flexible Scheduling
• Discounted childcare
• Paid parental leave
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Company paid life insurance
• 401K
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• Voluntary life and disability insurance
• Health savings account
• Industry leading paid time off
• Generous referral bonus program
• CDA Scholarship
• Career advancement opportunities
• Family feel environment

As an Associate Director, you will:

• Support the director with training and orientation of staff following Company and state guidelines. Assist with scheduling and arrange for substitutes in order to meet state ratios.
• Conduct tours for potential families in accordance with the Company’s tour protocol.
• Assist the Center Director with maintaining a physical environment that conforms to licensing standards.
• Assist the director with reporting and administrative tasks and help maintain files in an organized, up-to-date manner.
• Assist with the inventory maintenance of supplies, equipment, and materials necessary to execute the program’s activities.
• Actively pursue opportunities for professional development by attending and participating in staff development.
• Support the Center Director in maintaining all state licensing requirements/qualifications and in ensuring compliance with all BBMA policies and procedures.
• Support classrooms by filling in for teacher breaks, offering guidance and support for teachers when necessary.
• Maintain flexibility regarding the business demands of the school, including cooking, cleaning, driving the bus, and working in a classroom when needed.

Requirements:

• Associate Directors are required to have a minimum of two years working in Early Childhood Development.
• Must have a minimum of CDA or TCC completed.
• Able to complete all licensing requirements as indicated by the state in which the school resides
• Active communicator with the ability to help clearly articulate the progress of children within the center to parents and families.
• Knowledgeable on CMS and other customer facing systems.
• Ability to learn quickly, and help with billing or other government programs.

Join a team that takes pride in teamwork, giving back and welcoming an inclusive environment. A career with Big Blue Marble Academy will empower you to reach your career goals while making a difference in the lives of the children we serve.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of our background check, pre-hire screenings, and onboarding processes. All employment is at-will and may be terminated at any time, with or without cause.

BBMA is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse workforce. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.