Associate Director: Wake Forest

Big Blue Marble Academy•Wake Forest, NC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Big Blue Marble Academy is searching for a compassionate, self-motivated, detail-oriented candidate for our Associate Director position. This position supports the Preschool Director in running a successful school by retaining families and enrolling new families while maintaining a positive team environment. Our ideal candidate must have strong oral and written communication skills, be a team player, problem solver and dedicated to supporting our mission and branding of providing a global education for children of all ages. This candidate will be eager to learn from management and able to assume assigned duties. A career with Big Blue Marble Academy will empower you to reach your career goals while making a difference in the lives of the children we serve. BBMA is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse workforce. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Requirements

Minimum of two years working in Early Childhood Development.
Minimum of CDA or TCC completed.
Able to complete all licensing requirements as indicated by the state in which the school resides.
Active communicator with the ability to help clearly articulate the progress of children within the center to parents and families.
Knowledgeable on CMS and other customer facing systems.
Ability to learn quickly, and help with billing or other government programs.

Responsibilities

Support the director with training and orientation of staff following Company and state guidelines.
Assist with scheduling and arrange for substitutes in order to meet state ratios.
Conduct tours for potential families in accordance with the Company’s tour protocol.
Assist the Center Director with maintaining a physical environment that conforms to licensing standards.
Assist the director with reporting and administrative tasks and help maintain files in an organized, up-to-date manner.
Assist with the inventory maintenance of supplies, equipment, and materials necessary to execute the program’s activities.
Actively pursue opportunities for professional development by attending and participating in staff development.
Support the Center Director in maintaining all state licensing requirements/qualifications and in ensuring compliance with all BBMA policies and procedures.
Support classrooms by filling in for teacher breaks, offering guidance and support for teachers when necessary.
Maintain flexibility regarding the business demands of the school, including cooking, cleaning, driving the bus, and working in a classroom when needed.