Do you love spreading kindness and inspiring others?

Do you give 110% everyday? Do you hold yourself and others accountable?

Do you strive to make a difference?

Do you choose and inspire kindness?

Can you deliver fun in all that you do? Are you energetic, happy, and positive?

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of the children, families, and team members you work with?

Are you looking for a great team with a great culture? Then keep reading!

Adventure Kids Playcare is seeking an Assistant Director who is passionate, energetic, reliable, driven, accountable, and understands what it takes to inspire a team. We are looking for a candidate who is a positive influence and motivates others to do their best every day! Our Assistant Director effectively manages the day-to-day operations to ensure quality throughout the center. The work you do directly makes a difference in the lives of children, their families, and your staff.

Responsibilities:

The Assistant Director has the responsibility for managing the overall operation of the child care center including: the recruitment and development of staff and staff culture; financial oversight; management of and conformance to all policies and programs relative both to human resource management and programming; child safety, environmental, and health/hygiene as required for licensing; and adhering to other internal policies of Adventure Kids Playcare. As the Assistant Director you must ensure your center follows all state standards set forth in your state’s minimum standards as well as all Adventure Kids programming!

In addition to leading a team and being a role model, you must be able to fulfill all Play Crew responsibilities which include: leading a group of children in crafts and games, responsibly supervising children, following all safety practices, facilitating transitions into and out of the center, physically picking up a child, cleaning and sanitizing, preparing and serving meals, exercising good judgement, and having fun! Our goal is to maintain a safe and fun environment where children wish to return again and again!

Skills:

Great customer skills are required. The Assistant Director is the face of our center which requires excellent oral and written communication skills! You must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and multi-task.

A professional demeanor with staff, parents, and children is required at all times. You must demonstrate the ability to work well under pressure while maintaining a pleasant, energetic attitude that brings families back time and time again!! Above all--you must enjoy being actively engaged with children!!

Certifications and Experience:

• Minimum of one year as an assistant director in a licensed childcare center is preferred
• Must have a bachelors degree, preferably in Early Childhood Education
• Must have 6-9 college credits in Early Childhood Education or Child Development
• Must meet all NJ Head Teacher requirements as set forth by DCF
• CPR/First Aid Certified

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule ***Friday/Saturday evenings are required***
• HOURLY POSITION - Overtime paid according to Federal and State Law
• Paid sick time/Paid holidays
• Bonus based on center's annual profits
• Free child care while you work

KIDS: Kindness, Inspire, Deliver, Serve
Create the fun! Be the fun! Feel the fun!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work setting:

• In-person
• Private school

Application Question(s):

• Are you willing to work until midnight on Friday and Saturday evenings?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Work Location: In person