Job description:
Kiddie Academy of Oak Park is looking for a nurturing, passionate, positive and energetic Assistant Director to join our team. We want you to join our dedicated team to help provide classroom leadership through mentoring, in addition to managing a program that exceeds organizational standards, NAEYC guidelines, and corporate expectations.
Kiddie Academy of Oak Park provides our staff members with professional growth opportunities, celebrates our staff’s accomplishments and regularly shows our appreciation for our staff members.
Kiddie Academy’s mission is to develop a community that shapes and inspires children for the future.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Candidate will build and maintain positive relationships with families, children and staff members Candidate will also assist with administrative responsibilities.
- The candidate will also spend part of the day in the classroom setting, inspiring children as well as modeling best practices for teaching staff.
- The position will require the candidate to either open or close the school.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be Director Qualified
60 college credits with at least 21 in Early Childhood Education with an admin course OR 30 college credits with at least 21 in Early Childhood Education with an admin course, and also two years of experience.
- Complies with all state education and licensing standards and NAEYC guidelines.
- Level 4 or 5 ECE Credential through Gateways.
- Previous experience in a licensed preschool or early development center is preferred.
- Exhibits strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Extremely passionate about Early Childhood Education, reliable, trustworthy and dedicated to building relationships with the families and children.
BENEFITS:
- Competitive pay
- Medical insurance
- Supplemental insurance through AFLAC
- 401(k) plan
- Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
- Childcare tuition discounts
- Educational assistance
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $21.00 per hour
Expected hours: No more than 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
School type:
Work Location: In person