Preschool Assistant Director

Job Description

Job Description

Education and Experience:

· Has a minimum of 2 years of experience as a School Director in a licensed childcare center.
· Meets State Requirements for a State license as a School Director, preferably with a non-renewable certificate.

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities:

· Implements Children’s Lighthouse policies, procedures and systems to ensure safe, healthy environment in compliance with Children’s Lighthouse and State Standards at all times.
· Plans and participates responsibly in marketing and special events.
· Maximize occupancy of building. (Enrollment)
· Impacts change required for continual compliance and improvement.
· Recruits, hires, orients, trains, supervises, and evaluates staff.
· Manages budget in compliance with Franchisee guidelines.
· Represents Children’s Lighthouse to public, community, parents, visitors and staff with professionalism and integrity.
· Attends/conducts meetings and trainings as directed.
· Consistently follows through and completes all duties and responsibilities as assigned in a competent and timely manner.
· Day to day operations in compliance with quality standards of Children's Lighthouse.
· Wise productive use of time.
· Able to accept and handle change.
· Accepts instruction and direction in an appropriate manner.
· Able to work flexible hours.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

· Professional presentation and attitude.
· Ability to communicate with, motivate others, analyze, and solve problems, fostering a positive work environment.
· Effective leader and role model at the school.
· Ability to exercise appropriate, independent judgment calls.
· Knowledge of State and local standards.
· Knowledge of early child development and appropriate practices.
· Ability to ensure safe, loving, learning environment for children.
· Counseling and behavior management skills required.
· Strong effective, interpersonal skills
· Ability to use technology as required and used by Children's Lighthouse.
· Participates in activities of professional and personal growth.

The School Director reports to the Franchisee.