Assistant Director

Dr. Day Care•Providence, RI

28d

About The Position

Learn. Teach. Repeat. Be the Team. Deliver Excellence. We strive to be leaders in providing an educational and nurturing environment. Leadership opportunity – learn and grow with us! If you are looking for a leadership position in early childhood education here it is! This is a wonderful opportunity to lead a team of teachers in engaging and educational environment. This is a full time opportunity. Full time hours are typically 35 to 37 hours/week. All employees are eligible for benefits at 30 hours/week. A typical day for an Assistant Director/Assistant Administrator will include: Working alongside the center Director and teachers to create a safe, healthy, structured, and nurturing environment. Building relationships with the children and families in the learning center. Supervising and mentoring a team of teachers. Selecting and hiring your team. Communicating with families and teachers. Conducting tours of the center and enrolling children in the program. Overseeing curriculum, assessment, accreditation, and quality initiatives. Working with state agencies and our Home Office to uphold licensing regulations. Managing the center's budget with the support of our Home Office. Participating in training programs and meetings. Managing daily operations of the child care center.

Requirements

A personal demeanor that is warm and friendly.
Verbal and written communication skills.
Reliable attendance and punctuality.
Organized and able to prioritize and multi-task.
Team-oriented and willing to work with others.
Management / leadership skills.
Administrative, finance, and/or business management experience
Computer proficient.
High school diploma (or equivalent) or higher required.
21 years of age or older.
Able to read, write, speak and understand English, bilingual encouraged to apply.
Must pass national criminal background/fingerprints check.
Must pass Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) Clearance Request (CPS).
Able to engage in physical exercise with children (walking, running, crawling, bending, twisting).
Visual and hearing acuity.
Able to lift up to 40 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree with college credits in a field relating to Education, Child Development, Human Services, Recreation or related field preferred.
Rhode Island Early Learning and Development Standards (RIELDS) certification preferred.
Knowledge of Teaching Strategies and/or Conscious Discipline preferred.
CPR/First Aid certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Working alongside the center Director and teachers to create a safe, healthy, structured, and nurturing environment.
Building relationships with the children and families in the learning center.
Supervising and mentoring a team of teachers.
Selecting and hiring your team.
Communicating with families and teachers.
Conducting tours of the center and enrolling children in the program.
Overseeing curriculum, assessment, accreditation, and quality initiatives.
Working with state agencies and our Home Office to uphold licensing regulations.
Managing the center's budget with the support of our Home Office.
Participating in training programs and meetings.
Managing daily operations of the child care center.