Assistant School Director-NY

Children of America•Stony Point, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Children of America (COA) is seeking an Assistant School Director to be responsible for carrying out the daily tasks and duties of management, including leading a staff of talented educators and the execution of educational programming for all programs, from Infant care through School Age. The Assistant School Director will work directly under a School Director, leading teachers and support staff in a supportive environment that encourages professional growth and sharing a passion for early childhood education. The company culture values unique attributes, perspectives, and backgrounds. The program serves preschool children from 6 weeks to 12 years of age, with programs including Infant, Toddler, Preschool, Pre-K, Before and After Care, and Summer Camp. This position interacts daily with parents, the School Director, teaching staff, support staff, assigned operations personnel, facilities, custodial teams, and a regional support team.

Requirements

Minimum Associates Degree or a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education
Minimum of two (2-4) 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 with, and work to exceed all regulations as directed by the 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.