Preschool Assistant Director

Your interest in this position and application is very important to us. We will respond to your application within one business day.

Our client is looking for an energetic, organized, and inspiring leader to join their brand new preschool in Greenpoint, NY as an Assistant Director. The ideal candidate must be a self-starter who has extensive experience within a licensed preschool.

• This is a Direct Hire position with the school
• Full-time; Monday – Friday; year-round employment

Salary

• $50,000 to $80,000/year pending education, credentials, and professional Early Childhood Education experience

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance 
• 401(k) w/ Match 
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Days
• Prenatal Leave
• Child-Enrollment Discount
• Professional Development Assistance 

Job Responsibilities – Assist the Center Director with the following:

• Assist with transitions for kids.
• Engage with new leads and families; conduct tours and participate in lead follow up.
• Participate in the enrollment process; schedule and collaborate with new family onboarding.
• Demonstrates awareness of enrollment opportunities: plan child transitions and review with franchisee, review and update class lists.
• Participate in marketing events and in-house events.
• Plan and monitor teacher schedules and hours, including lesson planning time.
• Assist in the classrooms as needed
• Participate in weekly leadership/admin meetings to align on school priorities, events, staffing needs and operational focus areas.

Qualifications

• REQUIRED Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field
• REQUIRED Teaching Experience: At least 2-years of Early Childhood Education (birth to 5-years-old) teaching experience
• REQUIRED Leadership Experience: At least 1-year of Early Childhood Education (birth to 5-years-old) supervisory experience
• PREFERRED Certification: Teaching Certification
• Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs. in connection with the handling of children for the facilitation of programs, child safety, and potential emergency situations – for Infant and Young Toddler classrooms, must be able to properly lift infants into and out of a crib
• Must meet background check eligibility

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

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