What are the responsibilities and job description for the Early Education Assistant Manager In Training position at Neighborhood House?
Position: Early Education Assistant Manager In Training
Reports to: Early Education Manager
Term: Full-time, non-exempt
Compensation: 22.00 -- 25.00
Closes: Until filled
**Position Summary**
Do you enjoy supporting teachers, learning leadership skills, and growing your career in early childhood education? The Early Education Assistant Manager in Training role is designed to prepare candidates for advancement into an Assistant Manager position. This hands-on training role works alongside the Early Education Manager and Assistant Managers to learn classroom leadership, staff support, scheduling, compliance, and coaching practices within our toddler and preschool programs.
The Assistant Manager in Training will gradually assume increased leadership responsibilities while receiving structured guidance, mentorship, and professional development.
**Primary Responsibilities **
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**Program & Classroom Support**
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**Required**
**Preferred**
This position is designed as a developmental pathway into the Early Education Assistant Manager role. Advancement is based on performance, demonstrated leadership skills, completion of required training, and organizational needs.
Reports to: Early Education Manager
Term: Full-time, non-exempt
Compensation: 22.00 -- 25.00
Closes: Until filled
**Position Summary**
Do you enjoy supporting teachers, learning leadership skills, and growing your career in early childhood education? The Early Education Assistant Manager in Training role is designed to prepare candidates for advancement into an Assistant Manager position. This hands-on training role works alongside the Early Education Manager and Assistant Managers to learn classroom leadership, staff support, scheduling, compliance, and coaching practices within our toddler and preschool programs.
The Assistant Manager in Training will gradually assume increased leadership responsibilities while receiving structured guidance, mentorship, and professional development.
**Primary Responsibilities **
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**Program & Classroom Support**
- Work in classrooms in a teaching role for a designated number of hours each week.
- Support Lead and Assistant Teachers in implementing developmentally appropriate practices.
- Assist with maintaining classroom ratios and daily staffing needs.
- Learn and support compliance with all state and center licensing rules and regulations.
- Participate in leadership training and shadowing opportunities with Assistant Managers.
- Assist with onboarding and orientation of new staff alongside Mentor Teachers and management.
- Learn to observe classrooms and provide feedback with guidance from management.
- Support the implementation of teaching strategies and curriculum expectations.
- Assist with scheduling and time-off requests under supervision.
- Learn documentation, observation reporting, and classroom compliance monitoring.
- Support communication between teachers and management.
- Maintain confidentiality of staff, children, and families.
- Follow all licensing rules, company policies, and procedures.
- Model professionalism, positive communication, and teamwork at all times.
- Participate in required trainings, meetings, and professional development activities.
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**Required**
- CDA Certification or actively working toward a CDA or Early Education degree
- Minimum of 1 year of experience in early childhood education
- First Aid and CPR Certification (or ability to obtain upon hire)
- Ability to pass Child Care Licensing background check
- Ability to obtain a Food Handler's Permit
- Maintain confidentiality
- Must speak, read, and write English fluently
- COVID vaccination co
**Preferred**
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field
- Bilingual in Spanish
- Interest in long-term leadership and growth within early education
This position is designed as a developmental pathway into the Early Education Assistant Manager role. Advancement is based on performance, demonstrated leadership skills, completion of required training, and organizational needs.