Kiddie Academy has an exciting leadership opportunity for an energetic, organized and collaborative person to join us as our Assistant Director. You’ll work closely with the Academy Director to guide a passionate team of child care professionals who make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families in our community every day. this could be the job for you. 
If you’re motivated by smiles and hugs from children and praise from parents, then we encourage you to click Apply now!

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Discount

RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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 20 clock hours (or more based on local regulations) of approved continued training during the licensing year.
• Responsible for working with teachers on lesson planning and implementing age appropriate curriculum.
• Assist in Grow Nj kids as well as NAEYC accreditation.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have an Associate of Arts Degree or equivalent in Early Childhood Education
• Must have two years of experience working in a child care school
• Must meet all requirements stipulated by the state for this position
• Pleasant/friendly demeanor and an outgoing personality
• Highly professional and dependable
• Must be able to interact appropriately with students of all ages and skill levels as well as with parents, coworkers, and management
• Must be able to lift no less than 40 pounds on a consistent basis throughout the workday to at least waist high