Assistant Director - Child Care Primrose School of Lakeville

Would you like to be part of an AWESOME team? Would you like your opinion to matter? Do you want to be supported in your roll? Are you interested in a focus on education and curriculum? If YES, then we want you! Primrose School of Lakeville North is a wonderful place to work if you desire to be part of something where you are valued! If this sounds like something you are interested in learning more about, reach out. We would love to hear from you. Owners are onsite most days along with two other managers. We are a very family friendly company! We are open 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. Managers have a variable and flexible schedule. You will work some openings, some closings and some 10-hour shifts (7:30 to 5:30). This allows us to have at least 2 managers during the busiest hours of the day. On opening and closing shifts, adjustments can be made for shorter days based on your needs.

Responsibilities:

Understands, promotes, and models Primrose Lakeville's vision and mission. Provide superior customer service to all external and internal customers. Observes all rules and regulations at Primrose School of Lakeville and the local, state or national regulatory agencies pertaining to the health, safety and care of children. Assumes responsibility to manage operation of the school in the Directors absence. Assists the Director with the necessary management responsibilities to ensure maximum enrollment and effective cost control to produce profit. Knowledge of, and adheres to, employment laws and compliance issues related to those laws. Assists in keeping school physically well kept, attractive, and safe. Provides verbal recognition and acceptance to children while providing clear and consistent expectations for the children's behavior. We have approximately 140-160 children in the school daily. This is a center with 11 classrooms. Ability to perform all of the essential functions for each position in the School, including, but not limited to, other leadership team positions, teacher, food service teacher, and bus driver. Attends all required staff meetings, workshops and/or school functions. Maintains overall professional personal appearance adhering to the guidelines offered in the Primrose Employee Handbook. Assists in other capacities that Director, or designee, determines is necessary, such as maintaining child files, school events etc.

Qualifications:

A degree in Early Childhood Education, Primary Education, or related field, and/or at least four years work experience in a licensed child care facility, kindergarten or early childhood program preferred. Experience in management, business, and/or public relations preferred. Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs. in connection with the handling of children for the facilitation of programs, child safety, and potential emergency situations.

Skillsets:

Extensive knowledge of state licensing Ability to provide constructive feedback and regulations advice Strong leadership skills Able to work with others harmoniously Competent and confident Solution and detail-oriented Excellent verbal and written abilities with Strong organizational skills communication skills Ability to use a desktop computer and and operate other communication devices High integrity electronic tablet Good listening and follow-up skills Ability to learn computer software High coping capabilities Coachable Ability to work as a team with Directors and teaching staff in a center of 180 children. Knowledge of Minnesota's licensing childcare rules MN-Rule 3.

Reports to:

Directors/Owners Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$40,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Paid time off Professional development assistance Vision insurance Application Question(s): Do you have at minimum 4 years of experience in a child care center setting? Ability to

Relocate:

Lakeville, MN 55044: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person