Preschool Assistant Director in Rock Hill

Company: Hire Up Recruiting
Location: Rock Hill
Posted on: November 26, 2022

Job Description:

*Your interest in this position and application is very important to us.* We will respond to your application within one business day.

Our client is a trusted name among parents and families and is part of a network of schools founded in the Southeastern United States. Their classrooms are safe, nurturing environments for children six weeks to five years, offering age-appropriate opportunities to explore and discover a curriculum that enhances children's perspectives and understanding of the world outside their community. Highly trained teachers lead each child to reach developmental milestones, preparing the children for social and academic success.

Our client is seeking an energetic, organized, and inspiring educator to join their elite academy as the Assistant Director. This position allows you to draw on your expertise in early childhood education by providing education, training, supervision, and support in a safe environment to the children, families, staff and Academy Director.

Employment with our client offers a competitive compensation package including salary, bonus incentives, and benefits.

*Benefits: *

* Flexible Scheduling
* Free childcare
* Paid parental leave
* Medical, dental and vision insurance
* Company paid life insurance
* 401K
* Access your wages in real time
* Voluntary life and disability insurance
* Health savings account
* Industry leading paid time off with rollover options
* Generous referral bonus program
* Career advancement opportunities
* Family feel environment

*Essential Functions*

Assist the director with recruiting, training, and orientation of staff following Company and state guidelines. Assist with scheduling and arrange for substitutes in order to meet state ratios. Create a positive working environment through praise, recognition, and morale boosters. Maintain professional rapport with staff and parents. Attempt to resolve all employee conflicts internally. You are expected to know each parent and child by name.

Conduct tours for potential families in accordance with the Company's tour protocol. For new enrollees, properly explain school's policies and procedures. Assist with the implementation of the marketing strategy for the school. Develop community partnerships with agencies, organizations, and with all regulatory state and local agencies

Maintain a physical environment that conforms to licensing standards. Each area of the school should be clean, neat, and organized with decorations of children's art work, curriculum, and seasonal themes. Assist the director with ensuring the implementation of our curriculum along with activities, special events, and field trips in order to enhance the learning and development of every child.

Must assist the director with reporting and develop a working knowledge of ProCare and the P&L. Assist with administrative tasks including, but not limited to: billing, collection/posting of payments, bank deposits, payroll, school records (including staff and children files), USDA reports, and inquiry system. Maintain files in an organized, up-to date manner. Assist with meeting budget requirements regarding controlling expenses on payroll, food, and other expenses.

Assist with the inventory maintenance of supplies, equipment, and materials necessary to execute the program's activities. Order food as required by your menu schedule and in accordance with USDA and budgetary guidelines.

Actively pursue opportunities for professional development by attending and participating in staff development training programs. Ensure compliance with all state training requirements. Join local and national organizations in early childhood.

Meet and maintain all state licensing requirements/qualifications and comply with all Childcare Network policies and Procedures at all times. Maintain flexibility regarding the business demands of the school, including cooking, cleaning, driving the bus, and working in a classroom when needed. Assist in other areas/duties as required/requested by management.

*Physical Requirements*

Sit on the floor or in child sized furniture.

Reach with arms and lift up to 35 lbs regularly throughout the day.

Walk, stand, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, run, and be physically active at a child's level.

Willingness to be exposed to weather conditions that are prevalent during outside time with your assigned class. I understand the job requirements as listed above and agree that I am willing and able to fulfill these requirements.

*Qualifications: *

* Must have at least 1 year of experience in an Assistant Director role at a licensed child care center in South Carolina.
* Must have minimum of 6 months experience in a licensed child care center in South Carolina.
* Must meet all state specific requirements for the position.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:
* 401(k)
* Dental insurance
* Employee discount
* Flexible schedule
* Health insurance
* Health savings account
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Parental leave
* Professional development assistance
* Referral program
* Retirement plan
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* Day shift
* Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
* Bonus pay

Application Question(s):
* How many years of Assistant Director experience do you have specifically in South Carolina?

Work Location: One location%58047475%

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