Assistant Director | Early Childhood Education
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Overview
Job Description
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- 401(k)
- At least 5 years of professional experience in an Early Childhood setting
- A minimum of 3 years of recent Leadership experience
- Proven experience with children ages 6 weeks- 12 years
- An AA degree, CDA, Bachelor's or Master's degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Good physical and mental health
- A positive, warm and enthusiastic attitude
- Ensure a safe and stimulating environment for all children
- Ensure children are supervised at all times, maintaining proper ratios and attentive care
- Oversee classroom documentation and ensure timely, accurate recordkeeping, including daily sheets, transition sheets, medication forms, assessments, and incident/accident reports
- Support staff in understanding and implementing Creative World’s educational philosophy, policies, and all licensing regulations
- Greet the children and their families warmly and enthusiastically each day
- Foster strong, positive, and consistent communication with families, both informally and formally
- Encourage ongoing family involvement and maintain cooperative, respectful relationships with each child’s family
- Model and mentor developmentally appropriate, child-centered practices that support children’s physical, emotional, intellectual, and social growth
- Support and guide staff in planning and implementing an inquiry-based curriculum that nurtures curiosity, creativity, and problem-solving
- Oversee classroom curriculum documentation, including displays, photos, and project work
- Ensure ongoing observation, assessment, and portfolio development in supervised classrooms
- Promote positive behavior guidance strategies and consistent classroom routines
- Monitor and document significant child and teacher behaviors
- Manage classroom supply ordering and distribution
- Lead with a collaborative and team-focused mindset; communicate clearly and supportively with staff
- Train and support teachers in lesson planning and curriculum implementation; review weekly lesson plans for alignment and quality
- Ensure compliance with all school policies, licensing requirements, and health and safety regulations in supervised classrooms
- Participate in interviewing and onboarding new teaching staff as needed
- Support the evaluation, goal setting, and ongoing coaching of supervised staff. Provide timely, constructive feedback and promote professional growth
- Demonstrate professional, ethical, and responsible conduct at all times
- Maintain confidentiality regarding children, families, staff, and school matters
- Actively pursue professional development through workshops, trainings, and conferences
- Attend and contribute to staff meetings, school events, and community initiatives
- Communicate concerns and observations with the Director or Leadership Team as appropriate
- Step in as needed to assist with classroom or custodial responsibilities
- Adapt to a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the school
- Work independently with sound judgment and minimal supervision
- Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
- Maintain visual and auditory awareness of children and classroom activities at all times
- Stay calm and emotionally regulated under pressure or in emergencies
- Routinely lift up to 40 pounds, move classroom furniture, sit on the floor or child-sized furniture, and engage in active supervision throughout the day
- Work in close proximity to children who may be unwell or contagious
- Be prepared to respond to accidents or emergencies promptly and professionally
Are you looking for a place to have fun and share your passion for teaching? Are you an out of the box thinker? Do you love getting children excited about learning? Are you looking for a great place to work? Our preschool early learning schools may be the perfect fit over other child care positions.
As a high-quality Early Childhood program, we offer infant, toddler, preschool, and school age programs.
We provide exemplary education and the highest quality of early education to our community.
As a Creative World School teacher and early education professional, you will find all this and more!
When you join our team, you have the opportunity to instill a love of learning in the hearts and minds of the children in your class. We believe in curiosity and asking questions as the foundation of our dynamic curriculum. We work together to bring “Aha moments” to each and every child!
Our Curriculum
Children love to learn! As an exemplary early learning school, we facilitate age-appropriate education that sparks the imagination of every child. Click here to learn more about our curriculum!
How We Support Teachers and Staff
- Curriculum Resources
- Supplies and Equipment
- Ongoing Training
- Annual Conferences
This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to Creative World School Corporate.
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