Assistant Manager (2nd Shift)
About This Role
As the Assistant Manager for the 2nd Shift, you are the front-line leader supporting the operational anchor of our extended day program. You bridge the gap between high-energy afternoon activities and the essential preparation required for the next day's success. Working closely with the Shift Manager, you ensure educators are supported and that the academy remains a safe, engaging, and high-quality environment for every child.
We are always accepting applications for this role.
What You'll Do
Your Mission (Supportive Leadership)
- Operational Support: Assist the Shift Manager in providing visible leadership as a key administrator on duty during the 2nd shift.
- Team Coordination: Actively support 2nd-shift educators and personnel, helping to maintain a collaborative and positive work culture.
- Safety & Compliance: Assist in enforcing all academy policies, safety protocols, and SC DSS regulations.
- Morning Readiness: Take ownership of preparing the facility and documentation to ensure a seamless handoff to the 1st shift morning team.
- Student Engagement: Directly oversee the implementation of academic and enrichment activities, ensuring students remain engaged in a positive learning environment.
- Daily Health Records: Maintain the daily log of student wellness and incident reports during the 6:30 PM – 10:30 PM window.
- Wellness Support: Provide direct support for students’ physical care needs, ensuring high standards of hygiene and comfort as part of the "Morning Prep" routine.
- Parent Relations: Assist in greeting families and communicating daily student updates or incidents to parents and leadership.
Daily Operations: 2nd Shift (2:30 PM – 11:30 PM)
- 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM: Participate in the leadership debrief and assist in organizing staffing rosters to maintain compliant ratios.
- 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM: Lead floor operations, monitoring classroom transitions and dinner service while providing a welcoming presence for families during pickup.
- 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM: Assist with logging wellness and incident reports. Conduct a specialized "Morning Prep" audit to ensure 1st-shift classrooms are stocked and ready.
- 9:30 PM – 10:30 PM: Supervise classroom sanitation and ensure all learning materials are organized for the following morning.
- 10:30 PM - 11:30 PM: Assist the Manager with the final facility walkthrough and contribute to the end-of-day report for the Executive Director.
Requirements
- Experience: Between 3 to 7 years of experience in an educational setting, with demonstrated experience in a lead teacher or supervisory-support capacity.
- Educational Background: Associate degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Professional Competencies: Proactive self-starter with a growth mindset and a commitment to maintaining a nurturing environment.
- Skill Set: Strong understanding of child development and positive behavior management techniques.
- Skills: Strong understanding of child development and positive behavior management techniques.
- Communication: Strong interpersonal skills for building professional relationships with staff and parents.
- Essentials: Must pass all required SC DSS background checks and clearances.
Nice to Have
- CNA Certification & Experience: A current South Carolina CNA certification and prior nursing assistant experience are highly preferred. This background is valuable for overseeing evening health protocols and student wellness.
- Foundational knowledge of Montessori or STEAM educational frameworks, with a proven ability to adapt and excel in specialized learning environments is strongly preferred.
Benefits
Perks That Power Your Potential
About Dream Preparatory Academy, INC.
Dream Preparatory Academy, located in Greenville, SC, is a unique educational organization that offers a new teaching style to break traditional barriers of learning repetitive lessons in a prepared routine environment. Our goal is to create a more interactive, hands-on learning environment that is technology-focused and can integrate classroom-to-home management.
Common Questions
What ECE credentials are required for this position?
This role requires an associate degree required.
What does this position pay?
This Assistant Manager (2nd Shift) role pays $15 to $20/Hr.
Is this full-time or part-time?
This job is Full Time.
Where is Dream Preparatory Academy, INC. located?
Dream Preparatory Academy, INC. is located at 29 Ridgeway Drive, Greenville, SC