DescriptionLearn. Teach. Repeat. Be the Team. Deliver Excellence. We strive to be leaders in providing an educational and nurturing environment.Leadership opportunity - learn and grow with us! If you are looking for a leadership position in early childhood education here it is! This is a wonderful opportunity to lead a team of teachers in engaging and educational environment.This is a full time opportunity. Full time hours are typically 35 to 37 hours/week. All employees are eligible for benefits at 30 hours/week.A typical day for an Assistant Director/Assistant Administrator will include:
Working alongside the center Director and teachers to create a safe, healthy, structured, and nurturing environment.
Building relationships with the children and families in the learning center.
Supervising and mentoring a team of teachers.
Selecting and hiring your team.
Communicating with families and teachers.
Conducting tours of the center and enrolling children in the program.
Overseeing curriculum, assessment, accreditation, and quality initiatives.
Working with state agencies and our Home Office to uphold licensing regulations.
Managing the center's budget with the support of our Home Office.
Participating in training programs and meetings.
Managing daily operations of the child care center.
Why you'll love us:We invite you to join our growing community of teachers and hope you'll find a rewarding and fulfilling career with us.We offer the following perks and benefits:
Paid Time Off
401k with company match
13 Paid Holidays
Child Care Discounts
College Tuition Reimbursement
Medical (Healthcare Benefits), Dental, Vision
Flexible Spending Account
Training/Professional Development opportunities
Learn more about our benefits at www.drdaycare.com/careersOur learning centers are open between the hours of 7:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Monday - Friday. We have locations across Rhode Island.RequirementsWe are willing to train the right person! Our ideal candidate will have experience working with children in a child care/early learning center.We are looking for someone who has the following skills:
A personal demeanor that is warm and friendly.
Verbal and written communication skills.
Reliable attendance and punctuality.
Organized and able to prioritize and multi-task.
Team-oriented and willing to work with others.
Management / leadership skills.
Administrative, finance, and/or business management experience
Computer proficient.
Education Requirements
High school diploma (or equivalent) or higher required.
Associate's degree with college credits in a field relating to Education, Child Development, Human Services, Recreation or related field preferred.
Rhode Island Early Learning and Development Standards (RIELDS) certification preferred.
Knowledge of Teaching Strategies and/or Conscious Discipline preferred.
CPR/First Aid certification preferred.
Physical Requirements
Able to engage in physical exercise with children (walking, running, crawling, bending, twisting).
Visual and hearing acuity.
Able to lift up to 40 pounds.
Other Qualifications
21 years of age or older.
Able to read, write, speak and understand English, bilingual encouraged to apply.
Must pass national criminal background/fingerprints check.
Must pass Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) Clearance Request (CPS).
We hope you will join our team!Having technical issues with your application?Contact us at HR@drdaycare.com
