Benefits:
401(k) matching
Bonus based on performance
Competitive salary
Dental insurance
Free food & snacks
Health insurance
Training & development
Tuition assistance
We are looking for a Assistant Director (Director Qualified) for Primrose School of Plainfield. Each new addition to the Primrose Family has the opportunity to strengthen the message of why Primrose Teams do what we do, to reinforce how we make a difference, and to expand our ability to serve more children and families.
A few of the advantages of being part of the Primrose team include:
The opportunity to make a difference
A working environment in which team members respect one another
A School Leadership Team that supports the professional and personal growth of the staff
Low student/teacher ratios
Clear expectations, necessary resources, and support to meet children’s needs
Extensive training and opportunities for continual learning and development for staff
With guidance from the Director, he or she ensures the staff provides the best possible learning and care experience for the children in our programs, oversees the curriculum, and markets the facility and our programs. He or she must have a good understanding of childcare management and early education.
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 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 Directors 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
Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs. in connection with the handling of children for the facilitation of programs, child safety, and potential emergency situations
Meet all licensing requirements for transporting children and maintaining their safety preferred.
Previous professional experience highly preferred
A philosophy that puts children first.
A degree in Early Childhood Education or related field preferred.
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