Assistant Preschool Director

Managing a child care center is a big job. It takes someone who loves children, understands people, and can handle the business side of child care. As a child care assistant director, you will have a chance to inspire the passion in your teachers, have a moment of pure connection with a child or parent, embrace an unexpected challenge that evolves into an opportunity to apply your intelligence, share your compassion and character in creating a solution and every day, you'll find your business focus balanced by a unique and very real sense of fulfillment.

_ Duties/Responsibilities_

Compliance:

● Stay informed of new standards brought forth by the State of Florida, Early Learning Coalition (ELC), Office of Early Learning (OEL), and the Department of Child and Family Services (DCFS).

● Conduct daily classroom inspections. Report any concerns to the Director.

● Ensure all classrooms are abiding by standards through daily classroom observations. This time is also used to provide support (staff breaks, bathroom rounds).

Teacher Oversite:

● Assist in oversight of day-to-day operation of the center and lead by example of Grow With Us policies and procedures.

● Visit classrooms daily and provide feedback to teachers on areas of improvement.

● Meet with teachers monthly for informal “check-ins” to monitor well-being.

● Assist in the recruitment, development, and engagement of a highly talented team of teachers to ensure the center is staffed to support capacity of enrollment.

Administration:

● File all incident reports and other relevant classroom paperwork.

● Print daily sheets and create copies when requested by teachers.

● Maintain and update bulletin boards in the entryway of the center and classrooms with most up to date announcements and information.

● Create, maintain, and update all children accounts in procare and physical file

● Manage and enter emergency contacts and set up codes per parent request.

● Enter and track immunizations and physicals.

● Review weekly reports (rosters and emergency contacts).

Customer Service:

● Communicate and behave in a professional manner with staff, children, parents, visitors, and any other person who may enter the facility at any time.

● Participate in parent-teacher conferences.

● Assist Director in creating culture-building activities to increase morale and parent interaction.

● Plan and organize special center events, including book fairs, graduations, Thanksgiving feast, and Holiday programs.

● Cultivate positive relationships with families and staff to provide the best care and education for children.

● Maintain a clean, safe, and positive learning environment through daily classroom inspections.

Inventory:

● Oversee all inventory matters to ensure the center has appropriate resources on hand.

● Maintain supply inventory (classroom & paper) on a weekly basis. Provide items needed to the director.

● Maintain food Inventory to ensure all menu items are in stock. Provide items needed to the director.

● Ensure teacher supply rooms and cabinets are organized and fully-stocked neatly.

● Meet monthly with the Educational Coordinator to review lesson plans and determine essential items.

Required Skills/Abilities:

●Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.

● Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

● Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

● Strong management and leadership skills.

● Ability to function well in a fast-paced environment.

● Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Procare and G-mail.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Childcare: 3 years (Required)
• Childcare leadership: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• FL DCF 45 hours (Required)
• Staff Credential / CDA / FCCPC (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Pace, FL 32571 (Required)

Work Location: In person