Job Summary This position would be to cover a maternity leave with the potential to turn into a permanent position. The Assistant Director is a key position and serves to support all operational aspects of the business while also demonstrating the ability to achieve center enrollment goals. The ideal candidate will continually strive for excellence, be a strong communicator, fast learner, flexible, and develop along with the needs of the organization. As part of this highly organized team, opportunity abounds with room for development and advancement! Job Responsibilities Exemplify the Lightbridge Academy Circle of Care philosophy and live our Core Values Lead staff by setting an example of excellence Assist Center Director in achieving center occupancy goals by performing high quality center tours and follow-up Update and maintain contact management system with all tour scheduling, tour information and follow-up tracking Support Center Director with all duties necessary to operate and grow the center Create and develop strong parent and staff relationships that result in high rate of retention and referrals Maintain confidentiality in dealing with all company information including: policies, procedures, student, parent and staff records and conversations Build community relationships and generate enrollment through participation in local organizations, events and marketing Conduct open houses and in-house family events Helps to ensure proper ratios are maintained at all times and substitute in classrooms if necessary Maintain confidentiality in dealing with all company information including: policies, procedures, student, parent and staff records and conversations. Maintain all staff, parent and child records Fully understand and ensure proper implementation of the Lightbridge Academy curriculum by age group Conducts staff meetings and workshop Mentor and coach staff Must understand and adhere to all state and local educational and licensing requirements, policies and procedures Adheres to all Lightbridge Academy Franchise Company policies and procedures Complete a minimum of 20 hours of ongoing professional development annually Completion of CPR and First Aid certification
Completion of Medication Administration Training Qualifications:
Minimum of Bachelor's Degree in a child-related field Degree in ECE/Elementary Ed. Minimum 2 years of programmatic experience in a licensed child care center Minimum 1-2 years of management experience Strong time management, leadership and organizational skills Ability to be flexible and multi-task Strong Microsoft Office skills - Word, Excel and Outlook Basic bookkeeping skills a plus Knowledge of LineLeader The benefits our career professionals enjoy: In addition to a rewarding career that lets you help shape children's futures, Lightbridge Academy provides a competitive compensation package.
Benefits include:
Discounted child care Paid Time Off 401(k) savings and investment plan with employer match