Assistant Center Director

BrightPath Early Learning & Child Care • Fremont, CA

1d • $28 - $32

About The Position

At Learn And Play Schools,
we are bringing heart back into education. We are building a connected community of thriving, high-performing schools where people are at the center of our organization. Learn And Play aims to be one of the best schools in the greater San Francisco Bay Area.

Purpose:

Assists Center Directors in coordinating center services and related activities such as center management and classroom supervision. Provides support to perform various functions to ensure successful center operation.

Requirements

• Minimum 3-5 Years of experience caring for preschoolers and managing an educational program in a licensed childcare center or similar settings; OR
• High school graduation or GED and 15 semester units or equivalent quarter units in Early Childhood Education or specific early childhood education classes. 15 semesters include 3 in staff and administration, 12 units in child growth and development, and 4 in teaching; OR
• Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Child, Family and Community, Preschool Curriculum, or related field; and
• Master’s Degree preferred.
• Must adhere to the guidelines under Community Care Licensing Title 22 for Child Care Centers.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Acts in place of the Center Director when he/she is not on the premises.
• Maintains current knowledge of early childhood best practices and quality programming through State licensing requirements and guidelines.
• Provides professional development by teaching teams and through attendance and participation at semi-annual conferences.
• Supervises and assists classroom staff as needed. Fills in as needed.
• Works with the Center Director to coordinate special and community events, including open houses.
• Addresses all parent complaints, concerns, and inquiries in a timely, professional manner.
• Assists the Center Director in achieving the monthly average enrollment target of 90% (specific objectives based on external factors).
• Conducts tours for prospective families, parents, and staff.

Benefits

• We offer a generous child care discount to ALL employees so that your family can take advantage of our great learning environment!
• All staff are eligible to participate in the 401(k) program which offers a company match – this is free money!
• We will support your long-term career goals by offering opportunities for professional development.
• Full-time staff are offered paid time off and paid holidays.
• Full-time staff are offered health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees