Early Childhood - Assistant Center Director

ELA is here to deliver every child a joyful, caring, and engaging childcare experience that will pave the way for each child to fulfill the promise of his or her life.

Job Title: Assistant Center Director

Location: Franklin Early Learning Academy - Columbus, OH

Join the early learning professional leadership team at ELA, a progressive, culturally diverse early learning program.

The Assistant Director is part of the leadership team that collaborates to bring the best early childhood professional experience and organizational skills in supporting the mission and vision of each child care center. The position includes assisting with program planning, health and safety planning, staff training and supervision.

Responsibilities

• Maintain knowledge of state, local, and company policies for enrollment, attendance, tuition payment, and state assistance enrollment
• Ensure State mandated student/teacher ratios are maintained
• Work with the Center Director to hire and train employees
• Maintain accurate personnel files that meet state licensing guidelines
• Act as substitute Director and provide coverage as needed for absent employees, including Teacher, Cook and Before/After Care and Bus Driver
• Meet with parents when needed and assist staff with parent/teacher conferences
• Work with the Director to monitor the financial health of the center.
• Ensure that curriculum, lesson plans, and activities are current and developmentally appropriate for child age groups
• Plan for and conduct monthly fire, weather and emergency preparedness drills
• Other duties as assigned based on the needs of the center

• Ability to work in a changing environment
• Knowledge and ability to work in any of the roles within the program
• Proactive and team-oriented attitude to create a successful team environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication ability with parents and other members of the team
• Ability to create a professional, productive, and positive environment for employees, parents, and children
• Strong communication skills that reflect professionalism and tact at all times
• Enforce all policies and procedures documented in the employee handbook, job description, and any other information verbally instructed by the Center Director or Regional Director

• AA or CDA Required, Bachelor's degree preferred
• CPL 3 or higher required
• Familiar with Step up to Quality
• 2+ years' experience working in childcare
• Must be Pediatric CPR certified or achieve certification within the first 3 months of employment
• Must obtain health assessment before employment
• Employee must meet all state requirements
• Ability to lift more than forty (40) lbs
• Ability to pass state and federal background checks