Preschool Assistant Director

About the Role

The Preschool Assistant Director is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and quality of education for all children within the Center’s care. The Preschool Assistant Director acts in place of the Preschool Director when the Director is not present and is accountable for compliance with operational management in accordance with well-established guidelines, staff management, and facilities management. The Assistant Director ensures that the needs of the students and the goals of the center are met appropriately.

Responsibilities

• Manage adherence to quality standards in accordance with the Center's vision and with state and local requirements.
• Maintain quality effectiveness measurements.
• Communicate directly and daily with the Preschool Director.
• Keep state-required trainings up-to-date.
• Ensure that staff maintains up-to-date required trainings and employee file information.
• Maintain student records in accordance with the Center's established enrollment procedures and state guidelines and regulations.
• Maintain communications with families through direct conversation and the Center-selected communication app.
• Maintain positive relationships with regulatory agencies; ensure legal compliance.
• Resolve conflicts (including corrective action when necessary) to ensure a positive experience for everyone.
• Monitor staff training on illness and emergency procedures; ensure staff is trained appropriately.
• Staff management.
• Monitor and execute monthly, quarterly, and yearly safety drills.
• Maintain a clutter-free environment for parent/guardian meetings, staff and classroom storage, and facility materials.
• Daily observe, monitor, and evaluate staff adherence to state rules and regulations and the Center's policies, standards, and procedures.
• Maintain a positive staff environment, support high staff morale, and encourage staff to work as a team toward common goals of the Center.

Requirements

• High energy.
• Strong oral and written communication skills; technology skills.
• Ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents) and to foster a team environment.
• A strong understanding of child development.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Must clear full background check.
• Must pass health screening.
• Available to cover the 7:30 AM - 2:30 PM schedule, Monday through Friday.

Benefits

• Child Care Discount
• Professional Development
• Center follows the Montgomery-County School System Schedule of holidays, staff development days, and breaks.