Early Childhood - Assistant Center Director

Job Description

ELA is here to deliver every child a joyful, caring, and engaging childcare experience that will pave the way for each child to fulfill the promise of his or her life.

Job Title: Assistant Center Director

Location: Franklin Early Learning Academy - Columbus, OH

Join the early learning professional leadership team at ELA, a progressive, culturally diverse early learning program.

The Assistant Director is part of the leadership team that collaborates to bring the best early childhood professional experience and organizational skills in supporting the mission and vision of each child care center. The position includes assisting with program planning, health and safety planning, staff training and supervision.

Responsibilities

Maintain knowledge of state, local, and company policies for enrollment, attendance, tuition payment, and state assistance enrollment

Ensure State mandated student/teacher ratios are maintained

Work with the Center Director to hire and train employees

Maintain accurate personnel files that meet state licensing guidelines

Act as substitute Director and provide coverage as needed for absent employees, including Teacher, Cook and Before/After Care and Bus Driver

Meet with parents when needed and assist staff with parent/teacher conferences

Work with the Director to monitor the financial health of the center.

Ensure that curriculum, lesson plans, and activities are current and developmentally appropriate for child age groups

Plan for and conduct monthly fire, weather and emergency preparedness drills

Other duties as assigned based on the needs of the center

Skills Required

Ability to work in a changing environment

Knowledge and ability to work in any of the roles within the program

Proactive and team-oriented attitude to create a successful team environment

Excellent verbal and written communication ability with parents and other members of the team

Ability to create a professional, productive, and positive environment for employees, parents, and children

Strong communication skills that reflect professionalism and tact at all times

Enforce all policies and procedures documented in the employee handbook, job description, and any other information verbally instructed by the Center Director or Regional Director

Qualifications

AA or CDA Required, Bachelor's degree preferred

CPL 3 or higher required

Familiar with Step up to Quality

2+ years' experience working in childcare

Must be Pediatric CPR certified or achieve certification within the first 3 months of employment

Must obtain health assessment before employment

Employee must meet all state requirements

Ability to lift more than forty (40) lbs

Ability to pass state and federal background checks

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Early Learning Academies (ELA) is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.

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