Preschool Assistant Director
20 days ago
Grand Prairie
Job DescriptionBenefits: • Competitive salary, • Employee discounts, • Flexible schedule, • Free uniforms, • Opportunity for advancement, • Paid time off, • Training & development As a team member of TLEGP - Forum Drive, you can expect: • Center Owners who have backgrounds in education and child development., • An experienced Center Director with a passion for early childhood education. Responsibilities: The Assistant Director has 3 main areas of responsibility: Leadership, Enrollment & Engagement, and Health & Safety. Below is an overview of some of the tasks the Assistant Director will handle. Leadership: • Assist the Center Director in managing daily operations, including staff scheduling, enrollment, and curriculum planning, • Conduct classroom observations and provide feedback to teachers, • Ensure TLE curriculum is followed in alignment with corporate standards, • Build and communicate weekly schedules, • Assist with daily management of classroom ratios, • Manage employee and student files in compliance with state licensing regulations, • Coach and support staff to help them improve and meet their career goalsEnrollment and Parent/Student Engagement:, • Assist the Center Director in enrolling to center capacity, • Retain existing families, • Nurture parent relationships, address their concerns, and solicit feedback to improve the Center, • Conduct tours with prospective families, • Deliver "Parent Pleasers" and "Show and Tell", • Maintain a positive, caring presence with students, • Organize and execute community marketing events to raise awareness and drive enrollmentHealth and Safety:, • Ensure all health and safety standards are in full compliance with local and state licensing regulations, • Require staff to follow all health and safety standards, • Ensure a clean, safe, and healthy physical environmentCore Attributes:, • Leadership Skills: Demonstrate strong leadership abilities with the capability to guide and support Lead Teachers and other staff members., • Commitment to Early Education: Share a deep passion for early childhood education and a dedication to meeting the developmental needs of children., • Team Player: Collaborate effectively with colleagues and the Center Director to achieve enrollment, retention, and engagement goals., • Organizational Skills: Possess excellent organizational and multitasking abilities to manage various aspects of center operations.Requirements:, • At least 1 year of center leadership/management experience, • Possess a current Texas Child Care Director or Associate credential, • Meet state-specific education guidelines for the role. A bachelors degree in early childhood education or a related field is preferred., • Demonstrate strong knowledge of state licensing rules and regulations.Additional qualifications:, • Educational Background: Meet state-specific guidelines for the role. A bachelors degree in early childhood education or a related field is preferred., • Experience: Extended experience in a childcare setting with a history of classroom leadership roles. A deep-rooted passion for early childhood education is essential., • State Compliance: Must meet state specific guidelines for the role, including immunizations, required health and safety training, CPR/ First Aid Certification, and fingerprint clearance through the DOJ., • Caregiving Skills:, • Proven judgment to identify and address potential risks in a childcare setting., • Ensure that children are safe and that their everyday needs are met this may include diapering, dressing, grooming, and feeding., • Model and encourage good social skills, e.g. strong communication and conflict-resolution skills., • Ensure children are kept active, entertained, and engaged in developmentally appropriate activities., • Exhibit high levels of composure, patience, and professionalism at all times., • Maintain cleanliness of common areas and classrooms., • Physical Resilience:, • Demonstrates full range of motion to:, • Stand and walk for extended periods of time without significant discomfort., • Ability to safely lift and carry objects weighing up to 40 pounds., • Reach, stretch with hands and arms., • Climb or balance., • Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl., • Use of a stool or ladder to reach high places as necessary., • Ability to supervise by sight and sound., • Understanding that duties/responsibilities may change at any time.We value your experience in daycare or preschool settings and encourage you to apply to become part of our team and help us create a happy and nurturing environment where children and families thrive!