JOB SUMMARY
Assists and supports Director in all aspects of management of the academy, to include human resources, marketing, customer relations, financial systems, quality control and physical facility.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Assists in the management of the academy to ensure effective and cost-conscious operation. Assumes full responsibility for academy management in director’s absence.
- Ensures compliance with all federal and state laws, as well as all Kiddie Academy® standard operating procedures.
- Assists in completing and submitting required paperwork and record keeping on a timely basis, and maintaining in an organized, up-to-date manner.
- Takes an active role in planning and participating in academy activities (staff meetings, training sessions, open houses).
- Performs all duties assigned of teacher during portion of day assigned to classroom.
- Accepts temporary work assignments in the event regularly scheduled personnel are not available.
- Develops and maintains positive, professional working relationship with academy staff.
- Assists in daily supervision of staff; keeps director apprised of staff concerns and situations needing attention; provides performance appraisal input to director.
- Assists with staff scheduling, recruitment efforts, interviews, and the hiring process.
- Assists with enrollment inquiries, follow-up and academy tours in order to increase enrollment.
- Develops a strong working knowledge of Kiddie Academy® Philosophy, Mission, Core Values, and programs in order to communicate same to current clients, prospective customers or other community entities.
- Develops and actively maintains positive communication with parents.
- Assists in recognizing parental concerns, evaluation of the course of action and responding professionally to parents’ needs.
- Develops a strong working knowledge of the academy budget and assists director in managing all resources effectively and within budgetary constraints.
- Assists in tracking all monetary transactions with customers and vendors.
- Assists in training staff to plan and implement developmentally appropriate classroom activities.
- Helps ensure that quality control of programs is sound and meets state and Kiddie Academy® requirements. Provides feedback to director on quality control issues and assists in resolving quality control issues.
- Actively participates in local professional associations; for example, local AEYC.
- Responsible for completing at least 12 clock hours (or more based on local regulations) of approved continued training during the licensing year.
- All other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED JOB QUALIFICATIONS
- Candidate must have Associate of Arts Degree or equivalent in Early Childhood Education.
- 2+ years' experience working in a child care center.
- Candidate must meet state minimum requirements for education and experience.
- Must be able to lift no less than 40 pounds on a consistent basis throughout the workday to at least waist high.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
Schedule:
Application Question(s):
- Able to lift no less than 40 pounds on a consistent basis throughout the workday to at least waist high?
Education:
Experience:
- Child Care Center: 2 years (Required)
Work Location: In person