We are part of a growing franchise that is seeking a new and positive addition to our administrative team. As the Assistant Director, you will help us to continuously develop an environment that prioritizes safety and nurtures creativity. We are looking for a leader that is always ready to learn new concepts and help staff in developing as a team. You'll bring a creative touch and caring attitude to our passionate team of childcare professionals who make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families in our community every day. If you’re motivated by smiles and hugs from children and praise from parents, this could be the job for you.

Benefits:

At Kiddie Academy we value a great work life balance and benefits that go beyond the classroom. We are closed most major holidays to allow our staff family time and offer many opportunities for career growth.

• Bonus Pay
• 401(K) - Matching
• Child Care Tuition Discount
• Medical Benefits
• Voluntary Benefits
• Paid Vacation Time
• Paid Holidays
• Paid on-going training & career development workshops.
• Paid Sick Day
• Personal Paid Time Off
• In-Service Hours On-Site

Responsibilities:

• 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 NAEYC.
• Responsible for completing at least 12 clock hours (or more based on local regulations) of approved continued training during the licensing year.

Qualifications:

• Valid CDA
• Florida Staff Credential
• First Aid/CPR
• Eligible Background Screening
• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in a leadership role in a childcare program
• Strong understanding of state and federal regulations for childcare programs
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills
• Strong understanding of child development and curriculum planning
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with a diverse population
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Strong computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office

We’ve been shaping, fueling and nurturing children’s natural curiosity since we opened our first Academy over 40 years ago. We’re driven—through our passion for early childhood education, community commitment and Life Essentials® philosophy—to prepare children for school and for life. We’re here to educate and encourage your child to do more and be more—not just while they’re with us, but outside the classroom.

Pay: Starting at $37837.72 / year

Pay:

• Bonus pay

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Paid training
• Other
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance

Job Type: fulltime

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education: High school degree

Work location: On-site