Assistant Childcare Director

Primrose School of Plainfield

Assistant Childcare Director

Plainfield, IL
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    401(k) matching

    Bonus based on performance

    Competitive salary

    Dental insurance

    Free food & snacks

    Health insurance

    Training & development

    Tuition assistance

    Calling All Passionate Individuals: Become an Assistant Childcare Director!

    Are you eager to make a difference in the lives of young children and their teachers?

    Do you have a natural passion for building strong relationships and mentoring teachers?

    Primrose School of Plainfield wants YOU to join our team as an Assistant Director.

    As an Assistant Director (DCFS - Director Qualified), you’ll be dedicated to the success of our next generation, committed to creating a safe, healthy environment and a culture where all children and team members can thrive.

    Welcome to... The Beginning of Something Big!

    At Primrose School of Plainfield, you’ll find:

    Exclusive and time-tested Balanced Learning curriculum, delivered in a digital platform for easier delivery and mastery

    Competitive pay and benefits

    A joyful and welcoming work environment

    Fellow leaders who nurture and support the school

    Engaged, caring franchise owners

    Warm and caring culture that promotes a work-life balance

    Nurture a child’s first five years by:

    Creating a culture of support within the school for staff, families and children

    Cultivating an environment committed to health and safety

    Learning all essential functions for each position in the school so you can support and inspire

    Managing operation of the school in the Director’s absence

    Assisting the Director in ensuring maximum enrollment and effective cost control

    Ready to Make a Difference?

    If you're excited to embark on an exciting adventure of bringing wonder to little learners, we want to hear from you!

    RESPONSIBILITIES

    Understands, promotes, and models Primrose School of Plainfield's vision, purpose and mission.

    Provide superior customer service to all external and internal customers.

    Assists in keeping school physically well kept, attractive, and safe.

    Provides verbal recognition and acceptance to children while providing clear and consistent expectations for the children's behavior

    Attends all required staff meetings, workshops, open houses, and school functions/events.

    Maintains a professional personal appearance, attitude, and work behavior in adhering to the guidelines offered in the Employee Handbook.

    Actively develops and maintains positive staff relationships and parent partnerships and manages all resources effectively

    Trains new staff per Primrose standards, ensuring that each staff fully understands Primrose Schools’ philosophy and all policies and procedures.

    Ability to perform all of the essential functions for each position in the School, including, but not limited to, other Leadership Team positions, Teacher, Food Service Teacher, and Bus Driver.

    Develop programs designed to involve the parents and community in school activities.

    Conduct tours of the school and interact with children and parents about programs/curriculum

    Assists the Director with necessary management responsibilities to manage all aspects of the school including business management, campus environment, and marketing.

    Assists the Director with to achieve maximum enrollment and effective cost management.

    Assumes responsibility to manage operation of the school in the Director's absence.

    QUALIFICATIONS

    Must be Director Qualified and meet all requirements stipulated by the state for this position

    Minimum 2 years of leadership experience and 2 years of classroom teaching experience in an accredited early childcare facility

    Pleasant/friendly demeanor and an outgoing personality

    Excellent communication, customer service, and problem solving skills, including the ability to maintain composure under stress

    Strong organization skills, able to multi-task, and can manage time to meet frequently changing deadlines in a fast-paced environment

    Highly professional and dependable

    Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and the internet

    Previous professional experience highly preferred

    A philosophy that puts children first.

    A degree in Early Childhood Education or related field preferred.

    MLBC