Assistant Director

MUST HAVE:

BA in Early Childhood Education or related field and 2 or more years of lead teacher experience for children under 6 years old

Level III Administrator

The core role of this position is to ensure AEA’s educational offerings/programs are delivered to company standards in the Infant through School Age classrooms, including in our STEAM/Atelier classroom. He or she will supervise the teachers assigned to each classroom and together with the Director, help to select, supervise, train, and develop teachers for their program. This position also assumes Director duties in their absence and assists Director with management duties.

He or she will be responsible for opening and closing of the school at least 50% of the time and may be required to step into a classroom and take on the teacher role when needed to maintain child-to-teacher ratios.

• Works with the director to ensure school compliance with all state-mandated teacher-child ratios; state and municipal statutes and regulations relating to the operation of childcare Schools; state and federal wage and hour laws; and Company policies and procedures.
• Support staff members,
• Coach employees to improve performance
• Promote a culture of innovation, empowerment and accountability through innovation awards
• Assist in scheduling the staff and ensuring lunch breaks are covered
• Conducts school tours in accordance with AEA guidelines, enters tour information into the AEA APP and helps keep the family information up to date.
• Works with the director to establish and maintain a safe and healthy learning environment by a) adhering to all Company procedures related to injuries and accidents and b) verbally communicating to students and staff regarding potential hazards or injuries, and c) and routinely performing safety audits.
• Maintain classroom cubbies, pictures, sign-in and out boards, and classroom labels
• Assists with all school events.

• Builds a relationship with the parents
• Demonstrates an awareness of community resources for additional support of children and families.
• Works with the director to send parents a monthly newsletter with information about the curriculum, events and information.
• Enters tours and visitors into the AEA APP

• Must meet all standards and requirements relating to background checks, fingerprinting, education and experience as set by the state and accreditation agent.
• Required an Associate Degree in any field.
• Preferred:
  Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development or Curriculum or related field.
• Must have at least four (4) years of experience in a licensed childcare facility and at least two (2) years of experience in a licensed childcare school with at least one year in a management or supervisory position.

Physical Requirements:

• Lifting and carrying (maximum 50 lbs.)
• Stooping, Bending
• Kneeling, Squatting