Assistant Childcare Director

Benefits: 401(k) matching Paid time off Training & development Excellent Assistant Childcare Director Opportunity Available At Childcare Center in Antioch, California ! Want to make a difference in the life of a child? To help lead a team of early childhood educators in providing a strong academic foundation for children ages six weeks to six years? Our Chidlcare Center in Antioch, California is seeking a qualified Assistant Director for their state of the art, premier preschool which provides care for children ages six weeks to six years of age. Our Childcare Center is the fastest growing childcare operator and franchisor in the United States. We are searching for enthusiastic, hard-working candidates with the love of children to share in our success! Our center is independently owned and is seeking a Assistant Director with a passion for excellence, enrollment, and operating a high quality child care program. Responsibilities and Duties The Assistant Director will help the Center Director with day to day operations of the center while demonstrating exceptional professional conduct and consideration for the educational development, safety and welfare of the children and staff. Responsibilities include: As an Assistant Director, you will educate parents, teachers, and leaders on the value of early childhood education and make that value come to life for the children in your center Assist the Center Director in leading teaching staff, supporting families, and achieving enrollment, accreditation, and operational objectives Partner with parents with a shared desire to provide the best care and education for their children Cultivate positive relationships with families, teachers, state licensing authorities, community contacts and corporate partners Serve in various roles throughout the center as needed including teacher, cook and/or driver Qualifications and Skills At least two years of early childhood education experience required, with an understanding of developmentally appropriate practices and the ability to ensure its use in the classroom A love for children and a strong desire to make a difference every day Excellent administrative, organizational, verbal, listening, and communication skills required CPR and First Aid Certification or willingness to obtain Must meet state specific guidelines for the role Must be physically able to use a computer with basic proficiency, lift a minimum of 40 pounds, and work indoors or outdoors Must be able to assume postures in low levels to allow physical and visual contact with children, see and hear well enough to keep children safe, and engage in physical activity with children Ability to speak, read, and write English Benefits An equal opportunity employer. Our company offers a generous compensation package including: competitive salary, paid holiday/vacation/sick time, childcare benefits, bonus plan, and an extensive training program.