Early Learning Center Assistant Director (Bilingual Spanish​/English

Cornwell Early Learning Center Assistant Director About Urban Ventures

Urban Ventures is a faith-based nonprofit with the mission to educate children, strengthen their families, and build a healthy community. The organization primarily serves the Central and Phillips neighborhoods of South Minneapolis—an area rich in culture and diversity—with the overarching goal to prepare and send every child in the neighborhood to college or some form of postsecondary education.

The Cornwell Early Learning Center is a program of Urban Ventures that provides and supports children ages 6 weeks to pre-kindergarten with early learning to develop their cognitive functions: how they think, explore, and figure things out. With an emphasis on social and emotional development, they help children develop the interests and skills that they need as they continue to grow.

Regular working hours Monday through Friday – a variable 8-hour schedule between the hours of 7am to 6pm, with flexibility for 3-4a evenings and/or weekend work each year. This position shares responsibility for opening and closing the Center; a minimum of 3 openings or closing per week is required.

Under the supervision of the Cornwell Early Learning Center director, the Assistant Director is responsible for the day-to-day administrative coordination of the CELC and direct supervision of our CELC teachers. In addition to providing general support to the center’s director, the AD will manage operational administrative and financial functions that ensure the center runs smoothly, meeting or exceeding all state licensing procedures and requirements, while promoting a culture of continual improvement that strengthens program quality, staff effectiveness, and family experience.

• Staff Management and Supervision
• Conduct new employee orientation
• Facilitate Weekly Staff check-ins
• Manage scheduling, time keeping, and payroll approval systems and processes
• Direct all teachers and Aides, ensuring licensing compliance, including appropriate staff-to-child ratios
• Work with the CELC Director in handling employee relations issues and concerns
• Collaborate with other UV departments (HR, IT, Finance, Facilities) in areas relating to CELC staff

• Build relationships with families, respond promptly to their needs, and encourage family involvement in the Center and other Urban Ventures programs.
• Assist the CELC Director and Family Coordinator in recruiting new students.
• Assist new families through the enrollment process, ensuring an excellent welcome and smooth transition.

• Create and maintain daily work schedules to ensure sufficient staffing.
• Manage the purchasing of supplies and materials needed for the smooth daily operation of the center.
• Provide front desk and classroom coverage during staffing shortages, including fulfilling absent teacher responsibilities as needed
• Ensure daily operations meet standards required by applicable certifications
• Work in collaboration with the Family Coordinator to maintain all documentation related to children’s files and other licensing requirements.

• Demonstrate knowledge of licensing regulations to ensure compliance in all classrooms and situations.
• Work with the Family Coordinator to manage the scholarship program, including helping families apply for CCAP and other scholarships, maintaining appropriate records, and preparing necessary documentation.
• Maintain accurate enrollment records and student and staff files.

• In conjunction with the CELC Director, organize staff development sessions and training courses to complete all necessary continuing education requirements for state licensure and further develop the skills of the staff
• Assist the director in recruiting, hiring, and onboarding Center staff.
• Plan and organize CELC-specific staff appreciation events and activities
• Reinforce and drive accountability for following center policies and procedures, including safety practices and licensing requirements…