Are you ready for the next step up in your management career? Seize this limited opportunity with the nation’s leader in early education and care. Prestigious position, perfect for candidate who has exceptional leadership skills, advanced interpersonal and problem solving abilities and extensive experience in early education and childcare management. Flexible Schedule, Benefits, Great School Leadership Team and caring culture to launch your career! We are currently looking for a qualified Assitant Director with strong classroom management and organizational skills to empower teachers to deliver our research-informed Balanced Learning® curriculum. This is a full-time Management position and will be required to fulfill management duties as well. 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 benefits 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
Competitive Salary
Paid Holidays
Health Insurance reimbursement
Paid Sick Leave
Teacher Training
Free On-duty Lunch prepared in School Kitchen
Uniforms Provided
QUALIFICATIONS
A Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Primary Education or related field
Site Supervisor or Director's Permit
At least two years of Director level experience in a licensed early childhood program or at least five years of lead teacher experience
Must meet all requirements stipulated by the state for this position
Some administrative or business experience a plus
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
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
Primary Responsibilities:
Helps the Director operate and manage all aspects of the school, including business management, education and continual learning and development, campus environment, and marketing and communications
Assists the Director with the necessary management responsibilities to ensure maximum enrollment and effective cost control to produce profit
Assumes responsibility to manage operation of the school in the Director’s absence
Oversees and ensures consistent implementation of the Balanced Learning System for all students enrolled at a Primrose school
Consistently implements the Primrose Schools’ Continual Learning Plan to prepare and support teaching staff
Actively develops and maintains positive staff relationships and parent partnerships and manages all resources effectively
Establishes and maintains respectful working relationships with state licensing authorities
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
Observes all rules and regulations pertaining to the health, safety, and care of children
Attends all required staff meetings, workshops, and/or school functions as determined by the Director
Maintains a professional personal appearance, attitude, and work behavior at all times
Assists in other capacities that Director, or designee, determines is necessary
Performs other duties as assigned
Each Primrose school is a privately owned and operated franchise, and the respective Franchise Owner is the employer at each school. Franchise Owners set their own wage and benefit programs, which vary among Franchise Owners. Primrose Schools and its Franchise Owners are equal opportunity employers. Positions and position titles vary by school.