Daycare Assistant Director - Springfield, United States - KINGS AND QUEENS CHILDREN'S ACADEMY - SPRINGFIELD LLC
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Job Description
Job DescriptionKings and Queens Children Academy LLC
Job Title: Daycare Assistant Director / Teacher (9 - 6PM)
(NOW OPEN)
Location: Springfield, IL
Job Type: Full Time / Part time
Job Description:
Our organization prides itself on excellence, putting the education and development of our children first and foremost. When you consider a career at Kings and Queens Children Academy, know you will be joining a team that is passionate about giving young children the right start to a successful future.
This position reports to the Center director. The Assistant Director demonstrates leadership abilities by creating and maintaining a positive learning environment for all families enrolled. The Assistant Director assists the Director and Owner in operating the center in accordance to the procedures and state licensing standards to provide an educational, nurturing, and safe environment for children, staff and parents. This individual assumes all Director responsibilities and duties in the absence of the Director. Meets expectations for delivering exceptional customer service to families enrolled at the school.
In order to be considered for this position, you must meet all state licensing requirements, including:
· Must be at least 21 years of age with a High School Diploma or GED.
· Must have current certification in infant, child and adult CPR and first aid
· Prior supervisory experience preferred.
· Associates degree in child development or early childhood education OR
· 64 semester hours in any discipline with a minimum of 21 semester hour college credits in child development, early childhood education or early childhood special education AND
· Gateways to Opportunity Level 1 OR 3 semester hours of college credit OR 3 points of credential approved training in administration, leadership or management.
Additional Responsibilities:
As the assistant director and director delegate, selected candidate will fill in for the Director as needed in the director's absence, Understand and assist staff members with developmentally appropriate practice in Early Childhood Education, Implements and supervises staff members with company policies and procedures, supervises closing staff and ensures building is secure at the end of each day, complies with, and implement DCFS regulations regarding the care of children, Assist teachers with managing behavior problems.
Keeps the Director informed of any necessary information regarding the care and safety of children, Assists and accepts responsibility in other daily center duties that might be temporary in the event other personnel are not available, Attends and participates in staff meetings, center events, and parent/customer meetings as requested.
Kings and Queens Children Academy LLC – A fresh perspective on learning
In addition to being a provider of choice, we are passionate about building an organization where you can make an impact on future generations. It begins with the educators that we hire, and by helping you grow with us. We support a well-rounded, individualized curriculum that is fully engaging and tailored to each child's developmental needs. This visionary approach helps craft enriching experiences and empowers children to be confident and successful lifelong learners.
Benefits we offer
· Competitive salaries
· Career path opportunities
· Paid Vacation
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Additional Information
Kings and Queens Children Academy LLC is dedicated to creating a workforce that promotes and supports diversity and inclusion. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals without discrimination. Kings and Queens Children Academy LLC complies with the laws and regulations set forth in the following EEO is the Law Poster: EEO IS THE LAW.
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact us, Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18-20 per hour
COVID-19 considerations:
Selected applicants need to visit childcare center prior to start date, Mask wearing is mandatory for everyone's safety. Mask will be provided.
Company DescriptionWe are a childcare center where we care and nurture children in a great and loving environment.