Assistant School Director - OK

Children of America•Edmond, OK

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Children of America (COA) is seeking an Assistant School Director to oversee daily management tasks, lead a team of educators, and implement educational programming for children from infancy through school age. The Assistant School Director will work under the guidance of a School Director in a supportive environment that encourages professional growth and sharing of passion for early childhood education. COA values diversity and encourages employees to bring their unique attributes, perspectives, and backgrounds to the team. The program serves preschool children aged 6 weeks to 12 years, with offerings including Infant, Toddler, Preschool, Pre-K, Before and After Care, and Summer Camp. The role involves daily interaction with parents, the School Director, teaching and support staff, operations personnel, facilities and custodial teams, and a regional support team.

Requirements

Minimum Associate's Degree or a Child Development Associate (CDA)
12 ECE/Child development/School-Age credit hours, 6 admin/management credit hours
Directors' Leadership Academy I & II, 30 hours job-related training.
Minimum of two (2) years of leadership experience
Minimum of two (2) years experience in a licensed childcare facility
Advanced knowledge in early childhood education
Flexible in challenging situations
Strong organizational skills
Must be able to build strong relationships.
Commitment to professional development
Effective decision maker
Proficient in the use of technology, including industry applications, MS Office 365; Word, Excel, Power Point
Must meet state requirements
Must possess a valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
Ability and willingness to drive and/or travel up to 10% of the time for training, professional development, and organizational meetings.

Responsibilities

Develop, lead, and retain a talented team of people.
Understand, comply and work to exceed all regulations as directed by your state.
Continuously pursue enrollment growth through the execution of the COA Experience.
Continuously pursue quality care through the execution of our curriculum.
Manage all day-to-day operations utilizing COA's processes, procedures and policies.
Meet all COA's performance standards in terms of operations and education as outlined in your annual budget.