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Assistant Director

Little Newtons - Elmwood Park

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Training & development
  • Vision insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Bonus based on performance
  • Competitive salary
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discounts
  • Flexible schedule

Company
For more than 14 years, Little Newtons has been a trusted child care provider among families. We believe the first 5 years of a child's life are more important than their college years. With every child's unique abilities, all children deserve the very best in education. Our programming is designed to nurture a child’s natural desire to learn. We innovate, we teach and we connect, making our learning environments exciting and purposeful.  We offer a program that meets the emotional, physical, intellectual, and social needs of both the individual and the group to include the specific needs, talents, and individual style and pace of learning. 

We are looking for an assistant school director that will take pride in the development and implementation of an age-appropriate curriculum with experience of doing so. We are seeking a self-motivated leader who embodies integrity, self-direction, creativity, reliability, and is a continuous team player.  Must be able to communicate with passion and professionalism when working with children, parents, and team members. 

Bright Beginnings Academy is looking to double in size, providing opportunities of growth and opportunities for your future advancement in your career. Multiple successful center directors within our company have been promoted to home office roles.  As we continue to look for valuable leaders to grow with us, this opportunity could be your stepping stone.

Do you have a passion for building a great team of teachers and working with young children?  Do you want to make a difference each day?  Join our team today! 

Job Description
We are looking for a motivated Assistant Center director.  A bachelor’s degree or higher in Early Childhood education is preferred but not required. We are looking for an individual with creativity that can bring positive management skills and lead a team.  

Responsibilities
The safety and security of the children in your care is your #1 responsibility 
Develop strong relationships with our staff, families and community 
Perfect licensing visits 
Grow enrollment using your creativity 
Decrease staff turnover 
Hire great teachers 
Maintain accurate record-keeping, both state and GSI requirements 
Support staff in daily tasks and classroom management 
Manage and maintain child care services in accordance with licensing 
Team and family engagement 

Qualifications
BA, BS Degree, or Master’s degree in early education preferred but not required 
Prior Managerial/Leadership experience in a child care setting 
Proven track record of growing school enrollment 
CPR and First Aid certification or willingness to obtain 
Outstanding customer service skills, ability to multitask, strong organizational skills and handle a variety of situations effectively 
Excellent written and verbal communication skills 

Benefits
Competitive childcare discounts
Comprehensive healthcare including Medical and Dental  
Life, Accident & Disability insurance plan coverage 
401 (K) plan 
Paid time off and company paid holidays 
Ongoing professional development we pay for through CCEI 

Vacancy posted 6 days ago
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