Kids Discovery - Child Care Center Assistant Director

Kids Discovery - Valparaiso, FL

Early Childhood Education - Child Care Center Assistant Director

Join the early learning professional leadership team, a progressive, culturally diverse early learning program.

The Assistant Director will be joining a team of teachers with a passion to make a difference in the lives of children. The central focus of our team is to connect with each child and family and to encourage and support them daily. The Assistant Director will lead and communicate with intention and passion and maintain a culture where all staff can thrive and grow professionally. Foster a culture that supports a positive environment for our teachers as well as the children and families that attend our center.

Primary Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with the Minimum Licensing Requirements (MLR), conforming to health, safety, and licensing guidelines.
• Keep accurate and concise records.
• Maintain knowledge of state, local and company policies for enrollment, attendance, tuition payment, subsidy and third-party enrollment and contracts.
• Conduct informative and professional tours.
• Familiarize parents with center policies.
• Maintain complete and up-to-date attendance files for all children, completing yearly updates of all child files.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or higher in Early Childhood/Elementary Education or related field from an accredited college or university, a Child Development Associate Certificate (CDA) or 45 credits in Early Childhood Education.
• Staff Credential.
• Have 2 years of management experience.
• Have at least 2 years' experience working with children.
• Must have a current first aid and CPR card.
• Be able to clear a State criminal background check.
• Hold a current food handler permit.
• Produce a clean driving abstract.

• EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
• Early Learning Academies (ELA) is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.

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