Early Childhood - Assstant Director

Acquire4Hire LLC; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in education services is seeking an Early Childhood Assistant Director. The role focuses on maintaining high standards of care and education, developing curriculum, and managing staff to ensure all goals are met. Candidates should have supervisory experience, strong communication skills, and a degree in Early Childhood Education.

Benefits

Paid time off

Childcare discount

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience.
• 5 years of direct professional experience in an early childhood setting preferred.
• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure health, safety, and quality education for children.
• Develop educational curriculum and manage staff.
• Maintain communications with parents and community outreach.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Organizational

Interpersonal

Child Development

Finance and Budgeting

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education

Master’s Degree in related field

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Base pay range

$14.00/hr - $15.00/hr

Summary

The Assistant Director is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and quality of education for all children within the center?s care. The Assistant Director is directly accountable for assisting management in accordance with well-established guidelines, including curriculum development, staff and facilities management, legal and budgetary considerations, and long-range planning. The Assistant Director ensures that the needs of the students and the goals of the center are met appropriately.

Duties

• Establish quality vision for the center. Manage adherence to quality standards in accordance with the vision and with state and local requirements. Maintain quality effectiveness measurements.
• Develop general educational curriculum; collaborate with staff to develop positive learning activities; manage adherence to state and local regulations.
• Maintain student records following established enrollment procedures and guidelines.
• Maintain communications with parents of current and prospective students through direct conversation, newsletters, and parent handbook; implement community outreach activities to maintain and promote positive community relationships.
• Approve menus and food purchases.
• Maintain positive relationships with regulatory agencies; ensure legal and financial compliance.
• Assist all office functions, including payroll, accounts payable and receivable, tuition billing and payment, human resources and personnel management (staff supervision), and purchasing.
• Resolve conflicts (including corrective action when necessary) to ensure a positive experience for everyone.
• Enforce illness and emergency procedures; ensure staff are trained appropriately.
• Implement a strategic plan and goals in keeping with the mission of the program.
• Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.
  
  

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience.
• 5 years of direct professional experience in an early childhood setting. (Preferred)
• High energy.
• Strong oral and written communication skills; technology skills.
• Ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents) and to foster a team environment.
• A strong understanding of child development.
• Strong finance and budgeting skills.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.
• Must clear full background check.
• Must pass a health screening.
• Bachelor?s Degree or Master?s Degree in early childhood education or related field of study with a minimum of 30 credits in ECE.
• Must be willing to work in a classroom
• Must be willing to perform kitchen duties
  
  

Benefits

Paid time off

Childcare discount

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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