Assistant Director

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If you love to make others smile, create “a-ha” moments, and develop future leaders… join our team.

Lightbridge Academy's Core Values are:
Care, Happiness, Integrity, Lead by Example, Deliver WOW Customer Service, Relationship and Recognition, Excellence and Nurture.

As an Assistant Center Director, you will:

• Plan, organize, implement, and coordinate all aspects of program services.
• Exercise independent judgment and decision‑making as delegated, including responsibilities related to budgeting, policies, procedures, and staff supervision.
• Maintain a safe, positive, and supportive center culture.
• Support teachers in the development and implementation of an innovative, hands‑on curriculum.
• Foster an environment where children, families, and staff can thrive.
• Promote a positive image of the center within the community.
• Contribute to achieving and maintaining the center’s profitability.
• Uphold and model the Vision, Mission, Core Values, and Circle of Care philosophy of Lightbridge Academy at all times.

This position offers a competitive salary plus a performance‑based bonus structure.

Range: $45,000-$50,000 – based on education plus experience.

• Provide day‑to‑day leadership and management reflecting the Core Values of Lightbridge Academy.
• Ensure effective operation of the center; maintain licensing, safety, and educational standards in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local rules, regulations, licensing requirements, and company policies.
• Cultivate positive relationships with families, staff members, community contacts and build and maintain public relations with prospective clients and corporate partners through networking and cross‑marketing opportunities.
• Deliver exceptional customer service to parents by going above and beyond to address questions and concerns, and assist parents promptly and effectively.
• Create and implement the marketing plan for the center, coordinate local area and in‑center events and activities per Lightbridge Academy requirements.
• Motivate and lead a high‑performance team to create engaging and quality classroom experiences; leverage and develop “best in class” quality educators to be passionate and committed professionals; maintain the proper staff/child ratio as set by the Ohio Department of Children and Families.
• Maintain responsibility in the areas of
  1) recruiting, interviewing, hiring and training employees,
  2) planning, assigning and supervising the work of direct reports,
  3) appraising performance of direct reports,
  4) rewarding and disciplining employees, and
  5) addressing staff complaints and resolving problems.
• Develop and facilitate agenda for monthly team meetings and other meetings as needed.
• Deliver and implement training programs pursuant to Lightbridge Academy’s Core Values and state and company requirements.
• Prepare and deliver reports and forms in accordance with the company’s deadlines and procedures.
• Assist in the planning and development of an annual budget and meet or exceed financial goals and objectives; maintain accurate financial accounting of the center operation and protect the company’s monetary assets; develop cost estimates for future program needs.
• Achieve the set Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and ensure accuracy and timeliness of data entry.
• In cooperation with local and state agencies, develop and execute effective emergency response plans, conduct monthly fire drills and quarterly lock‑down drills, and maintain a log of drills and documentation of response plans.
• Manage the relationship with outside vendors, including background investigations, insurance requirements, communicating and ensuring vendor compliance with company policies.
• Conduct daily safety checks of overall facilities, including all equipment and company premises to ensure a safe environment.
• Maintain, secure and update important and accurate administrative records for the center as required by the company and all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including but not limited to records on staff and children.
• Participate in required trainings and meetings, and travel to off‑site trainings…