What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Director position at Friends Childcare?
Friends Childcare in Brookline MA has immediate opening for an Assistant Director position. If you are passionate about Early Childhood Education and making a difference in lives of children, families and staff, this position is for you!
We are a progressive center that believes in offering loving & supportive interactions in order to promote positive learning experiences in social/emotional, cognitive, physical development. We strive to create an environment that offers many opportunities to explore and learn through play.
We offer care for children ages 6 weeks-5 years old. Our center has 6 classrooms, and is licensed for 68 children. We have a staff of up to 20 teachers, and are open 7am-6pm (currently 8am-5:30pm due to COVID), year round. The position is open to full or part time, however all candidates must have flexible availability between the center hours.
Requirements:
-Bachelor's degree or higher in Early Education or related field. Master's degree preferred.
-EEC DI or DII certification
-Current CPR/FA certification
-Previous classroom/teaching experience (3 years preferred)
-Experience managing a large staff
-Knowledge of emergent curriculum and assessments
-Extensive knowledge of early childhood development
-Knowledge of EEC licensing requirements and procedures
-A positive attitude, capability of keeping staff motivated and morale high
-Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Job Responsibilities (assisting the Director with, but not limited to):
-Oversee facility and manage staff
-Hire/train new employees
-Overlook and support curriculum and assessments
-Maintain enrollments and files
-Give center tours
-Organize family events
-Collect tuition
-Lead monthly staff meetings and professional development
-Parental communication and involvement
We offer competitive salary, vacation time, paid holidays, health insurance, tuition reimbursement, professional development, and a designated parking spot in the garage below the center.
If interested, please send resume, cover letter, and references. We look forward to hearing from you!
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $23.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- Associate (Preferred)
Experience:
- Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- CPR Certification (Preferred)
Work Location:
- One location
Work Remotely:
- No