What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Director/Head Teacher position at Growing Minds Child Care Center?
Assistant Director/ Head Teacher
To apply: Follow the link to our website to fill out our official application
https://www.growingmindsccc.com/employment-oppertunities
Are you a warm, high-energy leader with a heart for early childhood education? We are looking for a joyful, dedicated Assistant Director to join our team full-time (Monday – Friday)! Reporting directly to our Center Director, you will play a vital role in keeping our center safe, happy, and thriving. If you love inspiring teachers, stepping into the classroom when needed, and creating a vibrant learning environment for young children, we would love to welcome you to our school family!
What You’ll Do:
- Support & Step In: Step into the shoes of the Center Director or Teachers as needed during their absence to keep our day running smoothly.
- Inspire Learning: Collaborate with staff to ensure our curriculum and classroom activities are delivered with warmth, high quality, and state/local excellence.
- Build Community: Maintain sweet, open communication with our families and engage in community outreach.
- Maintain Safety & Quality: Follow center policies and state regulations to ensure a safe, nurturing environment where every child prospers.
- Grow Continuously: Keep your passion alive by maintaining a personal professional development plan for continuous quality improvement.
What We’re Looking For:
- Education (Required): You MUST hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field of study.
- Experience: 3–5 years of direct professional experience in an early childhood setting, with prior experience as a Director or Assistant Director preferred.
- Key Skills: High energy, a strong understanding of child development, excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills, and strong oral and written communication abilities.
- Certifications & Clearances: Infant/Child CPR and First Aid certification, plus passing a full background check and health screening.
- Physical Requirements: Ability to repeatedly lift 40 pounds, quickly go from a seated position on the ground to standing, and clearly see and hear children within a 25-foot radius.
Position Details & Benefits:
- Employment Type: Full-time, Monday through Friday.
- Paid time off: 40 hours of sick/vacation per year, paid holiday breaks
- Newly Renovated Facility
Ready to bring your energy and passion to a team that truly appreciates you? Apply today and help us build a happy, bright future for our little learners!
Pay: $40,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Education:
- Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience:
- Childcare: 4 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $40,000 - $50,000