Preschool Assistant Director Required Skills:

If you think you are the right match for the following opportunity, apply after reading the complete description. Proven experience and success at an Assistant Director of a large school Minimum of 3 to 5 years of hands-on teaching experience Compliance with state licensing standards for a preschool program director, including but not limited to criminal background screening and fingerprinting Minimum requirement of education/experience within one of the following: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university combined with 6+ months of experience in the group care of children or Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education or Associate's degree or equivalent combined with 1+ year in a supervisory position and 2+ years of experience in the group care of children Comprehensive knowledge of national and state education standards, licensing requirements and procedures, and fire, health, and OSHA regulations Strong knowledge of USDA Nutritional Standards for Schools Must be at least 21 years old and meet corporate driving requirements Preschool Assistant Director Responsibilities: Establish a safe, healthy, and welcoming preschool setting and oversee programs and activities to engage and educate young children Develop open lines of communication with staff, parents, and childrenand conduct one-on-one meetings with parents to discuss each child's progress Build and support a qualified team of childcare educators to promote our superior reputation in early-childhood education Meet or exceed financial goals and objectives Participate in marketing events, campaigns, and community relations Provide unparalleled customer service Ensure full compliance with corporate policies as well as federal, state, and company standards, regulations, and requirements including licensing, safety, and sanitation Help manage hiring and recruitment of new staff Leadership and Managing Performance The Preschool Assistant Director upholds company standards and set the example by consistently modeling professional leadership, management and instructional skills while interacting with others. Demonstrates consistency in words and actions Clearly communicates preschool standards, guidelines, and preschool policies to all staff and stress their importance to the organization Ability to train a staff of 20 - 40 and oversee the completion of performance appraisals, supervise the development of individualized goals for staffs professional growth and development, as well as supervise the monitoring and evaluation of goal accomplishment