The Early Childhood Assistant Director ensures the facility is a safe and fun place for children to learn. He/she is tasked with a wide variety of responsibilities, including assisting the Early Childhood Director with managing staff and teachers, interacting with parents, assisting with PTO, marketing and financial duties.
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Support the Early Childhood Director to motivate, engage and develop a strong team of diverse early childhood educators.
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Support the Early Childhood Director with the implementation of school policies, procedures and regulations.
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Support the Early Childhood Director to guide staff in implementing a developmentally appropriate curriculum.
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Assist the Early Childhood Director with monitoring school enrollment.
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Assist the Early Childhood Director to create an aesthetically pleasing and positive environment for staff, parents and students.
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Supervise the payroll and all H/R related forms; liaison to the H/R department.
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Develop appropriate relationships and maintain good rapport with staff, parents, and students.
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Liaison with the Marketing department to provide content for marketing materials, both print, and social media.
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Maintain compliance with Florida Department of Childcare Licensing standards.
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Maintain student records according to DCF license standards.
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Cordially greet parents and visitors to the school. Support the Early Childhood Director with touring prospective families.
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Conduct classroom observations as asked to do so by Early Childhood Director.
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Responsible for comparative pricing, shopping, supply inventory and acquisition as needed and directed.
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Provide support to the PTO and their events including but not limited to fundraisers, holiday events and any special events.
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Ability to work effectively with a director, faculty, the public, young children, parents and work colleagues.
Education/Skills Requirements
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BA/BS preferred.
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Education in Psychology, Early Childhood, Education, Child Development, Public Administration or Jewish Communal Service and Communications.
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Highly organized with time management skills and attention to detail. Meet schedules and deadlines.
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Excellent grammar, communication skills (written and verbal).
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Computer savvy and ability to learn new/changing software. Working knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, and social media platforms are preferred.
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Able to work year-round, school and camp; long hours, some evenings and weekends.
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Bi-lingual or tri-lingual desirable (Hebrew, Spanish).
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Trustworthy and responsible.