*JOB SUMMARY*
Assists and supports Director in all aspects of management of the academy, to include human resources,
marketing, customer relations, financial systems, quality control and physical facility.
*ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS*
• Assists in the management of the academy to ensure effective and cost-conscious operation.
Assumes
full responsibility for academy management in director’s absence.
• Ensures compliance with all federal and state laws, as well as all Kiddie Academy® standard operating
procedures.
• Assists in completing and submitting required paperwork and record keeping on a timely basis, and
maintaining in an organized, up-to-date manner.
• Takes an active role in planning and participating in academy activities (staff meetings, training sessions,
open houses).
• Performs all duties assigned of teacher during portion of day assigned to classroom.
• Accepts temporary work assignments in the event regularly scheduled personnel are not available.
• Develops and maintains positive, professional working relationship with academy staff.
• Assists in daily supervision of staff; keeps director apprised of staff concerns and situations needing
attention; provides performance appraisal input to director.
• Assists with staff scheduling, recruitment efforts, interviews, and the hiring process.
• Assists with enrollment inquiries, follow-up and academy tours in order to increase enrollment.
• Develops a strong working knowledge of Kiddie Academy® Philosophy, Mission, Core Values, and
programs in order to communicate same to current clients, prospective customers or other community
entities.
• Develops and actively maintains positive communication with parents.
• Assists in recognizing parental concerns, evaluation of the course of action and responding
professionally to parents’ needs.
• Develops a strong working knowledge of the academy budget and assists director in managing all
resources effectively and within budgetary constraints.
• Assists in tracking all monetary transactions with customers and vendors.
• Assists in training staff to plan and implement developmentally appropriate classroom activities.
• Helps ensure that quality control of programs is sound and meets state and Kiddie Academy®
requirements.
Provides feedback to director on quality control issues and assists in resolving quality
control issues.
• Actively participates in local professional associations; for example, local AEYC.
• Responsible for completing at least 12 clock hours (or more based on local regulations) of approved
continued training during the licensing year.
*ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES*
Performs other similar or related duties as necessary.
*JOB QUALIFICATIONS*
• Candidate must have Associate of Arts Degree or equivalent in Early Childhood Education and 2 years
experience working in a child care center.
• Candidate must meet state minimum requirements for education and experience.
• Must be able to lift no less than 40 pounds on a consistent basis throughout the workday to at least waist high.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $22.
00 - $25.
00 per hour
Benefits:
* Dental insurance
* Employee discount
* Health insurance
* Paid time off
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
* Monday to Friday
Education:
* Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
* Early childhood education Assistant Director: 2 years (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
* Yorba Linda, CA 92886: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person