Childcare Center Assistant Director - The Cradle Club : Job Details

The Cradle Club in Downtown Minneapolis is looking for an outstanding Assistant Director to join our management team!

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children, families, and top-notch teaching staff through excellence as a leader in the world of early childhood education, we are looking for you!

As the Assistant Director of our Downtown Minneapolis school, you will work as part of an exceptional team to manage the daily operations of our vibrant center.

As our Assistant Director, you will work primarily to:

• Provide support and a strong sense of leadership within our infant, toddler, and preschool classrooms.
• Candidates for this position should love and have experience working with children of the above ages.
• Candidates should desire to continue working primarily within classrooms both as a leader and support, contributing direction and guidance while also actively providing assistance, encouragement, and a helping hand where needed.
• Chosen candidate will serve both as a classroom substitute and as a mentor to teachers and children, ensuring excellence in education each and every day.

Additionally, you will:

• Assist the Center Director to develop and maintain a program of excellence that positively contributes to the care, nurturing, growth, and development of each child.
• Assist staff in maintaining excellence in classroom and behavior management to ensure the best learning environment for each child.
• Promote and maintain ongoing expertise and in-service compliance of all staff.
• Coordinate field trips and enrichment programs.
• Oversee curriculum-based assessments for all students, including conferences and child development plans/goals.
• Maintain the physical environment of the center meeting all safety and cleanliness standards of practice. Create and monitor effective cleaning and sanitation schedules.
• Assist the Center Director to employ, orient, train, and supervise all staff and volunteers assigned to the center, providing them with encouragement, assistance, and accountability.
• Monitor and observe safety issues of all adults and children in the center following safety rules, OSHA guidelines, and only allowing the use of safe equipment. Monitor accident reports and follow reporting rules.
• Assist the Center Director to conduct parent tours, enroll children, and communicate effectively with parents throughout orientation and in accordance with agency policy. Regularly provide newsletters, parent letters, and additional parent communication.
• Assist the Center Director to schedule staff to ensure compliance with regulatory ratios.
• Assist the Center Director to maintain records consistent with agency policy and procedure such as: Employee performance evaluations, attendance and progress, health and safety inspections, supplies and inventory, enrollment, billing, payment and collection records, records of compliments/complaints, and more.
• Assist the Center Director to report and maintain records of all reportable items to the CEO and the Board of Directors as requested. Maintain records of third-party payers as required.
• Ensure and maintain compliance with all licensing regulations.
• Recommend suggestions for improvements to management/owners and seek new ideas that enhance program quality and promote positive public relations.

Desirable qualifications include, but are not limited to:

• Proficiency in MN Rule 3 legislation, MN labor law, and OSHA requirements.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and work on multiple tasks.
• Great problem-solving, mathematical, and analytical skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in MS Windows, Excel, Word, Google Suite, and database accounting software.
• Professional attire and outstanding customer service skills.
• Positive attitude, reliability, and trustworthiness.
• Evidence of physical fitness.
• Maturity and excellence in human relations.
• Demonstrates ability to identify individual and group needs for children.
• Current driver's license, First Aid, and CPR certification.

Compensation/Benefits:

• $500 SIGN-ON BONUS after successful completion of 90 days employment! * To receive this bonus you must be in good standing as defined by performance and attendance.
• Competitive wages.
• Generous PTO plus an additional 9.5-10 paid holidays per year!
• Excellent childcare discount – FREE childcare for our Directors!
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Transportation benefits: Employer-paid parking pass for your personal vehicle in Ramp B or paid Metro Transit Metropass!
• 401K with employer match.
• Continuing education assistance.
• Paid professional development.
• Referral bonus program.
• And more!

Education/Experience:

• Applicant must be MN DHS Rule 3 Lead Teacher qualified. A bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in early childhood or other closely related field is preferred.
• Applicant must have at least three (3) years of experience in a childcare center with at least six months of management or supervisory experience and ninety (90) hours of accredited courses in staff supervision, human relations, and/or child development.

Hours for this position are full-time Monday-Friday. Candidate must be available to work a combination of full-time opening and closing shifts each week as arranged and coordinated with the Center Director.

Interested applicants should apply directly on Indeed with resume.

The Company: The Cradle Club is a family-owned company with three locations that has provided excellent care and education for children 6 weeks to 6 years since 1986. We love and invest in our employees and are a great place to put your love for children to work! If you have a passion for excellence in caring for children… we're the place for you. We are committed to excellence in all we do as we carry out our program of laughter, learning, and love!

Check us out on the web at www.thecradleclub.com!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Childcare management: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person