Assistant Director of Child Care

Assistant Director

Garnet Valley, PA

Job Details

The pulse of every Lightbridge Academy stems from the leadership that is demonstrated by each member of the center administration team. The Assistant Director is a key position and serves to support all operational aspects of the business while also demonstrating the ability to achieve center enrollment goals. The ideal candidate will continually strive for excellence, be a strong communicator, fast learner, flexible, and develop along with the needs of the organization. As part of this highly organized team, opportunity abounds with room for development and advancement!

Job Responsibilities

• Exemplify the Lightbridge Academy Circle of Care philosophy and live our Core Values
• Lead staff by setting an example of excellence
• Assist Center Director in achieving center occupancy goals by performing high quality center tours and follow-up
• Update and maintain contact management system with all tour scheduling, tour information and follow-up tracking
• Support Center Director with all duties necessary to operate and grow the center
• Create and develop strong parent and staff relationships that result in high rate of retention and referrals
• Maintain confidentiality in dealing with all company information including: policies, procedures, student, parent and staff records and conversations
• Build community relationships and generate enrollment through participation in local organizations, events and marketing
• Conduct open houses and in-house family events
• Helps to ensure proper ratios are maintained at all times and substitute in classrooms if necessary
• Maintain confidentiality in dealing with all company information including: policies, procedures, student, parent and staff records and conversations.
• Maintain all staff, parent and child records
• Fully understand and ensure proper implementation of the Lightbridge Academy curriculum by age group
• Conducts staff meetings and workshop
• Mentor and coach staff
• Must understand and adhere to all state and local educational and licensing requirements, policies and procedures
• Adheres to all Lightbridge Academy Franchise Company policies and procedures
• Complete a minimum of 20 hours of ongoing professional development
• Completion of CPR and First Aid certification

The ideal candidate for this role will have:

• Minimum of Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education
• Two years of childcare experience
• Management experience a plus
• Strong time management, leadership and organizational skills
• Ability to be flexible and multi-task
• Strong Microsoft Office skills : Word, Excel and Outlook

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Company Culture

Caring is at the core of what makes every Lightbridge Academy child care center so special. We specialize on caring for the needs of the entire Lightbridge Academy family through our unique Circle of Care. As part of this circle, parents, children, staff and owners are all equally important. The Lightbridge Academy core values define the culture and serve as guiding principles for all to follow.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee discount
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Work Location: In person