Assistant Director

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Company: Columbia Academy
Location: Columbia, MD 21046

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Columbia Academy is currently seeking a Preschool Assistant Director to work with Infants through Pre-K children. You will work as part of a diverse team that cultivates a loving, nurturing, learning environment for the children in our care and their families.

Responsibilities of the Preschool Assistant Director are:

  • Support the school mission and goals
  • Support the Preschool Director to motivate, engage and develop a strong team
  • Support the Preschool Director with implementation of school policies, procedures and regulations
  • Assist the Preschool Director with monitoring school enrollment
  • Assist the Preschool Director to create an aesthetically pleasing and positive environment for staff, parents and students
  • Maintain compliance with Maryland State Department of Education and Licensing standards
  • Maintain student records according to MSDE and Licensing standards
  • Maintain family accounts posting charges and payments and ensuring accuracy of accounts
  • Cordially greet parents and visitors to the school
  • Develop appropriate relationships and maintain good rapport with staff, parents, and students
  • Demonstrate enthusiasm and dedication to early childhood education
  • Meet schedules and deadlines
  • Conduct classroom observations
  • Exercise appropriate decision making

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Preferred Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Child Development or a closely related field
  • 90 Hour Child Care Certification
  • 45 Hour Infant and Toddler Certification
  • Deep love for children with a strong commitment to education
  • Demonstrated knowledge of various stages of social, emotional and intellectual development
  • Excellent leadership skills and demonstrated managerial competence
  • Ability to guide staff in implementing a developmentally appropriate curriculum
  • Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Highly organized with effective time management skills
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks and changing situations effectively
  • Attention to Detail
  • Proficient in use of a desktop computer and able to learn different software applications
  • Experience using Procare a plus
  • Physical ability for activities with children, i.e. jump, dance, walk, and run
  • Minimum of two years experience working in Early Childhood Education
  • Minimum of one year of supervisory experience in Early Childhood Education

We offer strong and competitive benefits to include the following:

  • Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, Ancillary Insurance Programs
  • Company paid life insurance
  • Paid Time Off and Holidays
  • Discounted child care
  • Education Assistance and reimbursement
  • Competitive Salary
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings and Investment Plan with employer match