Assistant Director

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.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs other similar or related duties as necessary.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Candidate must have one or more of the following :

• Associate of Arts Degree or equivalent in Early Childhood Education
• 2 years experience working in a child care center

Candidates 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.