Assistant Director - Early Childhood
About This Role
This Assistant Director - Early Childhood role at Small Blessings Child Care in Orlando, FL offers $17 – $20/Hr to an experienced early childhood education professional ready to lead staff, curriculum, and compliance.
The Assistant Director is responsible for assisting the Center Director in ensuring the health, safety, and quality of education for all children within the center's care. Under the direction of the Center Director, the Assistant Director collaborates with staff to ensure that curriculum and classroom activities are properly delivered, and that the needs of the student, families, and the goals of the center are met appropriately.
What You'll Do
- Assume duties of Center Director and Teachers as needed during their absence.
- Collaborate with staff to ensure adherence to quality standards in accordance with Center guidelines and state and local requirements; implement improvements where needed.
- Maintain communication with families and community through appropriate outreach activities.
- Follow all center policies and state regulations.
- Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.
Requirements
- CDA (current)
- Director Credential (or in process)
- 3 – 5 years of direct professional experience in an early childhood setting.
- High energy.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- A strong understanding of child development.
- Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.
- Must clear full background check.
Florida Background Screening Notice:
Employment with this school is contingent upon successful completion of Florida’s required background screening. Information regarding Florida’s Background Screening Clearinghouse and screening requirements can be found here: https://info.flclearinghouse.com.
Nice to Have
VPK teaching certificate
Benefits
Common Questions
What ECE credentials are required for this position?
This role requires a CDA.
What does this position pay?
This Assistant Director - Early Childhood role pays $17 to $20/Hr.
Is this full-time or part-time?
This job is Full Time.
Where is Small Blessings Child Care located?
Small Blessings Child Care is located at 1647 Peel Avenue, Orlando, FL