Our mission is to provide a safe, warm, and loving atmosphere that fosters growth and learning for the children, our families, and our team. Our vision is to bring academic excellence, paving the way for future success by maximizing the development of our students' intellectual capacities and skills.

We are looking for an Assistant Head of School who is an amazing leader, energetic, well-organized, and passionate about Early Childhood Education. If you have a passion for working with children, are results-driven, work collaboratively, and want to learn and grow, we want you to be part of our team! The Assistant Head of School will help maintain/manage the program, staff scheduling, and curriculum observations, ensuring that the school exceeds all of the Texas minimum standards and upholds the school way of doing things. This position reports directly to the Head of School. This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with flexible schedule availability between the hours of 7am and 6:30pm.

Our Ideal Candidate Must:

• Love Children and Early Childhood Education
• Have a Positive Mindset
• Be Creative and Proactive
• Be a Team Player
• Be Adaptable
• Be Resourceful
• Be Flexible
• Be Loyal and Open-Minded

Assistant Head of School Responsibilities:

· Supporting the overall day-to-day operations of the center.

· Conducting monthly classroom observations and playground walks.

· Conducting classroom ratio checks throughout the day.

· Supporting policies, procedures, and systems to ensure a safe and healthy environment in compliance with the schools and State standards.

· Participating responsibly in marketing and special events including open houses and school events.

· Supporting change required for continual compliance, improvement, and success of the school.

· Recruiting, hiring, orienting, training, supervising, observing, and evaluating staff along with the Head of School.

· Managing, supporting, and following the budget in compliance with Franchisee guidelines.

· Comfortable creating school/home correspondence, flyers, forms, newsletters, etc.

· Representing the school to the public, community, parents, visitors, and staff with professionalism and integrity.

· Attending/participating in meetings and trainings as directed.

· Ensuring day-to-day operations comply with the quality standards of the school.

· Assuming major responsibility for staff schedules, labor budget, and staff file compliance.

· Accepting and handling change appropriately.

· Accepting instruction and direction in an appropriate manner.

· Working flexible hours between 7:00 am and 6:30 pm.

· Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

· Professional presentation and attitude.

· Ability to communicate (written and verbal) with, motivate others, analyze, and solve problems, fostering a positive work environment.

· Ability to interact closely with children at their level.

· Enforcing, understanding, and complying with the school’s employment policies.

· Ability to respond immediately to emergency situations.

· Motivated, self-starter, that takes direction well but also has an entrepreneur spirit.

· Tech Savvy: Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe. Comfortable with MAC.

· Able to attend monthly staff meetings that could last until 8:00 pm.

· Knowledge of childcare software such as ProCare, ASQ, Smore, Canva (preferred but not required).

· Effective leader and role model at the school.

· Strong leadership and conflict resolution skills.

· Detail-oriented.

· Ability to exercise appropriate, independent judgment calls.

· Sound knowledge of local, state, and federal childcare legislation.

· Knowledge of early child development and appropriate practices.

· Ability to ensure a safe, loving, learning environment for children.

Education and/or Experience:

· Minimum 3 years of previous teaching experience in a licensed childcare center.

· Minimum 2 years of previous Assistant Preschool Director/Assistant Head of School experience in a licensed childcare center.

· Minimum associate degree in child development or a related field preferred.

· Current CDA or Early Childhood Teaching Credential.

· 5 years in Early Childhood Education and willing to obtain a CDA.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

· Current Texas Driver's License required.

· Proof of auto liability insurance required.

Physical Demands:

· Frequent prolonged sitting, occasional walking, stooping, standing, and lifting of up to 25 pounds.

· Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants 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.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $36,361.73 - $43,790.46 per year

Benefits:

• Childcare
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

School type:

• Development center
• Private school

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Plano, TX 75093 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Plano, TX 75093: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person