JOB SUMMARY

Assists and supports Director in all aspects of management of the academy, to include human resources, marketing, customer relations, financial systems, quality control and physical facility.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assists in the management of the academy to ensure effective and cost-conscious operation. Assumes full responsibility for academy management in director’s absence.
• Ensures compliance with all federal and state laws, as well as all Kiddie Academy® standard operating procedures.
• Assists in completing and submitting required paperwork and record keeping on a timely basis, and maintaining in an organized, up-to-date manner.
• Takes an active role in planning and participating in academy activities (staff meetings, training sessions, open houses).
• Performs all duties assigned of teacher during portion of day assigned to classroom.
• Accepts temporary work assignments in the event regularly scheduled personnel are not available.
• Develops and maintains positive, professional working relationship with academy staff.
• Assists in daily supervision of staff; keeps director apprised of staff concerns and situations needing attention; provides performance appraisal input to director.
• Assists with staff scheduling, recruitment efforts, interviews, and the hiring process.
• Assists with enrollment inquiries, follow-up and academy tours in order to increase enrollment.
• Develops a strong working knowledge of Kiddie Academy® Philosophy, Mission, Core Values, and programs in order to communicate same to current clients, prospective customers or other community entities.
• Develops and actively maintains positive communication with parents.
• Assists in recognizing parental concerns, evaluation of the course of action and responding professionally to parents’ needs.
• Develops a strong working knowledge of the academy budget and assists director in managing all resources effectively and within budgetary constraints.
• Assists in tracking all monetary transactions with customers and vendors.
• Assists in training staff to plan and implement developmentally appropriate classroom activities.
• Helps ensure that quality control of programs is sound and meets state and Kiddie Academy® requirements. Provides feedback to director on quality control issues and assists in resolving quality control issues.
• Actively participates in local professional associations; for example, local AEYC.
• Responsible for completing at least 12 clock hours (or more based on local regulations) of approved continued training during the licensing year.
• All other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Candidate must have Associate of Arts Degree or equivalent in Early Childhood Education.
• 2 years' experience working in a child care center.
• Candidate must meet state minimum requirements for education and experience.
• Must be able to lift no less than 40 pounds on a consistent basis throughout the workday to at least waist high.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Able to lift no less than 40 pounds on a consistent basis throughout the workday to at least waist high?

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• Child Care Center: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person