Assistant Director

Job Description: Assistant Director

Responsibilities:

• Helping to ensure the school always meets the Child Care Minimum Standards, always including adequate staffing in classrooms
• Opening or closing the school daily
• Serving as the person in charge when the Director is not present
• Supervising, coaching, and evaluating caregivers to support their growth as early childhood professionals.
• Assisting in managing day-to-day classroom concerns by supporting teachers with behavior management, conflict resolution, and instructional needs; serve as a liaison among parents, students, and staff to ensure effective communication, partnership, and a positive learning environment.
• Conducting and/or overseeing new hire and annual performance evaluations of all staff members.
• Providing regular feedback and implementing performance improvement plans when necessary
• Fostering a collaborative, development-focused team environment
• Supporting curriculum implementation and ensuring lessons align with developmental milestones and learning goals
• Assisting the Director and administrative team with day-to-day operational activities and with planning and executing special events
• Conducting Front Desk duties, such as answering the telephone and collecting tuition payments when the Receptionist is unavailable
• Assisting teachers and staff with ad hoc needs and helping to provide coverage for teachers
• Greeting parents, children and visitors upon arrival and departure
• Providing tours to prospective customers
• Maintaining open and effective communication with caregivers and staff
• Helping out in all areas of the center as needed (classrooms, front office, kitchen, laundry, etc.)
• Assisting with setup and cleanup of Water Play during the Summer Program
• Attending ongoing staff development activities, including our evening monthly staff meeting, and maintaining required level of training hours with documentation

Benefits & Perks

• Scholarship for children enrolled at Pineapple School
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Annual Wellness Day
• 401(k) retirement plan eligibility after 1 year (1,000 hours worked) with employer matching up to 3%
• Professional development and ongoing training opportunities

Qualifications

• Fluency in Spanish required.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Passion for working with young children in an early childhood education setting.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to maintain a positive, nurturing, and energetic classroom environment.
• Ability to actively engage with children indoors and outdoors daily.