ELSSA is Hiring an Assistant Director Near Orlando, FL
Are you passionate about childhood education and helping children learn, grow, and develop while working in a fun and rewarding environment? At Courtney’s Little Learners S.T.E.M. our mission is to serve families in our community by providing high quality education and affordable childcare in a loving, safe, and nurturing atmosphere. If you are motivated to make a positive impact on our future generation, apply today to become a part of our team! This is a full-time position Monday – Friday with a daily 8-hours schedule between the hours of 6:30am – 6:30pm with an expectation of closing a few days per week. The pay is $14 per hour based on education and experience. This position is onsite at our center located at 1414 N Pine Hills Road, Orlando FL 32808 The Assistant Director plays a meaningful role in turning children's goals into reality and helping Courtney’s Little Learners S.T.E.M. become the best it can be. You'll have the opportunity to utilize your natural interpersonal and sales skills while bringing an enthusiastic energy to the staff and facility. The Assistant Director is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and quality of education for all children within the center’s care. The goal of this position is to collaborate with staff to ensure that curriculum and classroom activities are properly delivered, and that the needs of the students and the goals of the center are met appropriately while we send our students off to kindergarten feeling academically prepared, socially confident, and personally happy. If you would like to make a difference in young lives, we'd love to hear from you! What You’ll Do:
Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Manage adherence to quality standards in accordance with the center’s vision and state and local requirements.
Ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents) and to foster a team environment.
A strong understanding of child development and appropriate engagement strategies.
Prepare weekly report for the Administrator outlining the details of your contacts, tours, and resulting enrollments.
Maintain student records in accordance with established enrollment procedures and guidelines.
Maintain communications with parents of current and prospective students through direct conversation, newsletters, and parent handbooks.
Collect information, assess applications, handle application documentation, enter data into files, make recommendations, and provide customer service to families as needed.
Assume duties of teachers as needed during their absence.
Assist with administrative duties to include budget management, personnel record keeping, childcare management systems, tuition billing and payment, staff supervision, and daily reporting and inspection.
Maintain positive relationship with regulatory agencies, community, and business partners through implementation of community outreach activities to maintain and promote positive community relationships.
Why You’ll Love Working for Us:
• Paid Time Off: Experienced staff - 40 Hours (accrued hours per biweekly pay period)• Paid Holidays: 12 Holidays according to program year calendar• Continuing Education Assistance: Professional Development Opportunities
Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Experience Requirements:
Minimum of 2 years of direct professional experience in an early childhood setting
Strong interpersonal and sales skills
Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills
Cheerful, enthusiastic, and engaging in the workplace
Demonstrate empathy and patience in difficult situations
Ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents) and to foster a team environment.
Demonstrate a strong understanding of child development and appropriate engagement strategies.
Must clear a full DCF Level II background check
CPR, First Aid, and Fire Extinguisher Certification completion within 30 days of employment
Educational Requirements:
DCF 45 hours and CDA Required, Degree in early childhood education or related field of study a plus
Director Credential Required
Willingness to obtain VPK Teacher credentials from DCF
Physical Requirements:
Lift up to 35 pounds
Sit, stand, and walk for long period of time
Employment Type: Hourly
Courtney’s Little Learners S.T.E.M. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We take pride in and seek diversity in our applicants.