Childcare Assistant Director

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Employee discounts
• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Competitive salary
• Opportunity for advancement

We are an Independently Owned and Operated early childcare school dedicated to providing excellence in early education. We are looking for a dynamic, highly energetic & talented professional educator to support leading our school.

Job Type: Full-time-Exempt

Base Salary: Starting $60,000.00

Benefits:

• Employee Investment Cycle-Director Level Development "we grow people big and small"
• Health insurance-25% ER contribution
• PTO-10 days
• 401(k)
• Employee Tuition discount

• Anticipates staffing needs; identifies and hires the best talent; assists in supervising, coaching, developing and motivating school staff
• Assist in supporting orientation and on-going training; monitors and coaches staff in Celebree practices
• In-depth community networking experience with strong marketing skills and experience creating and implementing in-school calendar and seasonal events to grow our community awareness. (Must have valid drivers license and be able to operate vehicle)
• Provides staff with timely, specific feedback including classroom observations, one-on-ones and performance evaluations. Becomes fluent in brand and accredidation standards. Conducts daily brand review providing coaching, support and developement to staff.
• Assists in promoting teamwork and enthusiasm; fosters commitment to Celebree mission, vision, and values—protect, educate, nurture
• Ensures school is consistently clean, neat and organized and meets visual execution standards; recommends repair work as needed
• Assists in supporting and leads new company initiatives; ensures adaptation of new programs, policies and procedures.
• Ensures compliance with all federal and state laws, DELAWARE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION-DELAWARE FIRST regulations, and Celebree standards, policies, and procedures
• Assists in creating effective staff schedules; maintains accurate and complete employee and child files; regularly performs classroom observations and acts on deficiencies
• Ensures School financials are up-to-date, accurate and organized
• Demonstrates accountability and initiative; identifies opportunities/goals for the school.
• Understands payroll and budget control and remains within target achieves enrollment goals
• Alternates with School Director, opens (6:30 a.m.) and closes (6:30 p.m.) daily
• Assists School Director in the oversight of talent, brand, and operations to ensure Celebree’s mission, vision and values are upheld
• Seeks professional development opportunities; stays current on new practices in the child care and education industry

• Delaware Early Childhood Administrator Certification Issued By DEEDS or equivalent out-of-state certification/license
• Minimum of 3-5 years experience in early childcare.
• Minimum One (1-2) years experience in a Assistant/Associate Director role
• Possesses high proficiency with using Microsoft suite of products to include Outlook/EXCEL/WORD/PPT/Share Point
• Experience using project management tools such as a Gantt Chart, Smart Action Plan (SAP) or similar tool used in the tracking, benchmarking and ownership of projects

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. The job requires frequent bending, stooping, squatting, reaching, lifting and carrying; ability to lift 50 pounds. Must have a valid drivers license and be able to operate a motor vehicle.