Child Care Associate Center Director

Center: LEAP School Lexington

Job Type: Full-Time

Early Childhood Associate Center Director

The LEAP School seeks an enthusiastic, dedicated, & caring Associate Center Director to join our teaching team. Full Time position now available now at our Lexington location. In addition to a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, we also provide 5 weeks+ vacation time, 401k with matching, child-care discount, and real opportunity for growth. We offer extensive training in a supportive learning environment with an exceptional team of dedicated teachers. Sense of humor helpful!

Job Description:

• Serve as a resource and leader to all personnel, striving to create and maintain a professional and motivating work environment.
• Ensure the safety and supervision of children ages Infants- Pre-K.
• Use our communication tools to develop relationships with the parents of our students
• Assist the Center Director with adherence to childcare licensing requirements as well as internal policies of the company.
• Understand, manage, and track expenses, revenue, and goals for annual budgeting.
• Substituting as Center Director in the event of their absence.
• Review staffing needs, scheduling, and classroom assignments.
• Establish and maintain effective communication with children, parents and staff.
• Contribute to our positive atmosphere with flexibility and your joy in teaching young children

Desired Qualifications:

• 2+ years’ experience teaching Infants, Toddlers, and/or Preschoolers in an EEC licensed setting
• Demonstrated leadership qualities
• Must be able to function independently within the Microsoft Office suite of products
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills
• Ability to multitask and remain organized
• Ability to work within regular operating hours

• EEC (MA Dept. Early Education & Care) Director qualified

What makes LEAP Special?

• Our Teachers! We are very thoughtful in our hiring process to ensure that everyone who joins our team is here to make a professional commitment to their students, families, and colleagues. Our staff are highly dedicated and talented, and they love to collaborate and welcome new teachers.
• Our Curriculum! Our program is designed to make the best use of the talents of our staff. Teachers design the curriculum for their groups based on their passions, the interests and needs of their students, and collaboration with their colleagues.
• Our Leadership Team! Your supervisors are fully engaged to support you. They are available to regularly participate in your classroom, meet with you individually every week, and guide your professional development.
• Our calendar and schedules! Our structure allows for meetings and planning time to occur during your regular scheduled hours, and the calendar includes built-in vacations throughout the year.

We could go on and on! Please schedule an interview to learn more about what a wonderful place LEAP is to do the joyful work of teaching.

Proficiency in functional written and oral English is required.