Preschool Assistant Director

We currently have a wonderful Center Director that this position will work with on a daily basis.

Assistant Center Director - this position is responsible for the daily planning, management and supervision of 10-15 staff, and 100+ children.

• The Asst. Preschool Director is responsible for communicating with parents as needed.
• The position requires excellent leadership, organizational, and communication skills, as well as the ability to provide exceptional customer service.
• An understanding and experience with Arizona childcare licensing requirements is a must.
• Experience with DHS, DES , Quality First, CACFP and Procare System Preferred.
• A combination of infant, toddler or preschool teaching experience.
• Strong leadership, supervisory and customer service skills and ability to create/maintain partnerships with families and staff.
• Ability to lead staff in implementing a developmentally appropriate curriculum.
• Strong organizational and communication skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks or crisis situations effectively.
• Capacity to understand and manage center financial duties.
• Computer literacy.
• Experience working in an inclusive work environment and managing across differences.
• Excellent organizational & communication skills
• Willingness to work in a team environment.

Qualifications:

• At least 21 years of age
• At least 12 to 24 months of child care experience
• At least 30 actual hours of training, provided in conferences, seminars, lectures, or workshops in early childhood, child development, or a closely-related field, and an additional 10 hours of instruction, provided in conferences, seminars, lectures, or workshops in the area of program administration, planning, development, or management; OR
• BA or AA Degree in Early Childhood Education or CDA, CCP, NAC credential & 6 months experience in a licensed preschool or childcare setting
• Or: Associate's in ECE, Child Development or closely related field & 6 months experience in a licensed preschool or childcare setting
• Or: Bachelor's in ECE, Child Dev. or closely related field & 3 months experience in a licensed preschool or childcare setting. Or

Ideal candidate who has worked in a educational environment or closely related field with management experience. Prefer experience with AZDHS, DES, CACFP and Quality First

Benefits:

• A fantastic working environment
• Discounted Childcare
• Training and Continued Education
• No Evenings or Weekends

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: DOE

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Teaching: 5 years (Preferred)
• Childcare: 5 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)
• Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person