Preschool Assistant Director

Company Overview

The teachers and staff of Devonshire Preschool and Infant Center are dedicated to creating a place where children receive quality care in an environment that is safe, clean and nurturing, with endless opportunities for learning. A place that not only fosters a child’s physical, social, emotional and intellectual development, but that takes it a step further by teaching the basics of discipline, respect and manners as well.

We are committed to providing the best possible care for your child while also being sensitive to your child’s needs. Our philosophy is a “Back to Basics” approach where we provide a safe, clean and stimulating environment for children to play, learn and grow in, while teaching children self-esteem, respect and responsibility. Here they have opportunities they would not encounter in a home setting that will spark their interest, stimulate their curiosity, and invite interaction. Furthermore, our facility allows us to provide parents with a place where all the needs of their child can be met under one roof, including Infant Care, Preschool, and extracurricular classes. Teachers identify learning styles and tailor to maximize learning opportunities.

Job description

We are looking for a qualified teacher/assistant director who will oversee the daily operations and administration of the center alongside the Director.

They will oversee the coordination of education programs that comply with local and federal regulations (title 22), ensure that facilities are maintained, manage and support daycare staff.

Successful applicants will have demonstrable experience in managing all aspects of the child care center, as well as strong leadership skills to manage the rest of the team members

Should be flexible and experienced regarding covering in classrooms for breaks/staff absence to work with any age group (6 weeks-6 years).

Responsibilities

• Primarily works in classroom, covering classrooms when needed.
• Responsible for the Health and Safety of staff and children
• Assists with answering phones and scheduling tours
• Maintains proper policies and procedures for program operation, compliance with regulations, and will serve as a liaison between the owner, staff, and the families.
• Assists with training and onboarding of staff
• Ensure proper coverage of the center from open to close
• Parent communication, responding to messages
• Responsible for overall curriculum development and ensure that lesson planning, observations, assessments, documentation are being completed by staff on a daily basis
• Tours prospective families, follow-ups, enrollments
• Assists with monthly newsletter
• Oversees Parent-Teacher conferences.
• Handles staff and parents concerns with professionalism
• Builds relationships with parents to support and promote success of program
• Design and follow a complete teaching plan
• Teach alphabet and numeracy along with personal, social and emotional skills
• Organize learning material and resources
• Use a variety of activities and instructional methods (songs, stories, media, structured games, art, outdoor activities etc) to motivate and stimulate children’s abilities
• Maintain an open line of communication with parents and provide appropriate information
• Assess students performance and progress to ensure they are mastering the skills on regular basis
• Monitor children’s interactions and nurture cooperation and sharing
• Follow and comply with teaching standards and safety regulations
• Professional, positive and motivated attitude with impeccable leadership skills, team player, works closely with Director of Operations and owner, builds relationship with staff, encouraging and compassionate, passionate about Early Childhood Education.'

Skills

• Proven working experience as a director/assistant director - 1 year (preferred)
• Administration ECE units (required)
• Taken the infant/toddler ECE development ECE class (preferred)
• Excellent knowledge of child development and latest education theories and practices
• Creative and artistic teaching abilities
• Teaching and organization skills
• Patience and flexibility
• Strong communication skills
• Keep abreast with the latest trends and best practices

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)
• 12 Early childhood education units with infant/toddler class (Required)

Work Location: In person