Preschool Assistant Director
About The Position
Come work in a child care center that supports not only the children in our care but also our staff, whether they are seeking a career with us or elsewhere. As an Assistant Director with the Early Learning Centers, you’ll be part of a team supporting teachers for children aged 6 weeks to five years. You will have the opportunity to focus on the positive and on the success of the team by: providing excellent customer service for parents, staff, members, and guests; managing records and data for the site, including computerized enrollments, student tracking, and billing; and supervising the site's openers and closers.
Requirements
- A high school diploma or GED
- Six months of experience working with children, ideally at-risk children or children of trauma
- Either a Toddler or Pre-K Child Development Associate (CDA), or ability and willingness to obtain one within six months of hire, or 8 college credits in Early Childhood Education.
- Provide 3 references. These references should be professional references, but references from non-family members over the age of 18 who can speak to your character and professionalism can be substituted in the absence of work experience.
- Complete a drug screen (for drugs that are illegal in the state of Nevada), background check, and fingerprint check.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with MS Word and Brightwheel are also preferred.
- Greet each child by name and take an interest in their families and lives.
- Create a positive workplace where the focus is on encouragement and confidentiality.
- Support including all persons, regardless of background or beliefs.
- Respect your team and communicate when you are experiencing difficulty meeting responsibilities.
Responsibilities
- Dispense and record medication and keep the allergy log up to date.
- Develop a comprehensive understanding of Conscious Discipline and the Pyramid Model for Social and Emotional Learning.
- Staff classrooms as needed.
- Exemplify teamwork by being first to respond to codes whenever possible.
- Maintain the safety of our children and staff, and ensure an optimal experience for all.
- Providing excellent customer service for parents, staff, members, and guests.
- Managing records and data for the site, including computerized enrollments, student tracking, and billing.
- Supervising the site's openers and closers.
Benefits
- 100% employer-paid medical, vision, and dental plans for all full-time employees.
- Complimentary Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance coverage for all full-time employees.
- Annual tuition reimbursement.
- The TEACH program.
- Assistance with getting a CDA.
- A 7% pension plan.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
