Early Learning Center Assistant Director

Ascension Christian School is a multi-campus, accredited, S.T.E.M. school located in Gonzales, Louisiana.  Our focus on continuous school improvement coupled with a rich Christian culture has been the cornerstone for the accentuated growth of our early learning center (pre-K ), elementary (K4-6), and high school campuses.  Ascension Christian High (ACH) offers challenging courses for grades 7-12, including Christian Apologetics,  A.P. and dual-enrollment courses, and an elite honors program. Our esteemed faculty benefits from the best technological advancements, security, and ample professional development resources. The ACH faculty has the benefit of competitive pay, retirement plans, a variety of health benefit options, free lunch daily, engaging school leaders, and fantastic parental and community support.  ACH is a Class 1-A member of the Louisiana High School Athletic Association and has numerous District and State Championships.  There has never been a more exciting time to join the ACH family! Ascension Christian School provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and prohibits discrimination with regards to race, color, age, sex, or national origin. 

OPPORTUNITY: Ascension Christian Early Learning Center in Gonzales, Louisiana is seeking an energetic, personable, Christian leader for a full time position as the Assistant Director. The position reports to the ELC Director providing daily oversight of the Early Childhood Program Birth to 3 years of age. The position requires personnel management, staffing, curriculum implementation and evaluation, and classroom management. The Assistant Director needs to have a working knowledge of the LDOE licensing compliance. Candidates must meet the following qualifications:

Qualifications:

•         At Least 21 (According to LDOE Licensing Qualifications Bulletin 137)

 (Applicant must meet 1 of the following)

•         NAC- National Administrator Credential and 1 year experience in teaching or care in a licensed ELC, 6 Credit Hours or 90 clock hours (Documented).
•         Three years’ experience as a Director or Staff in an ELC and 6 Credit hours or 90 clock hours of training in child care or child development.
•         An early childhood ancillary certificate and one year of experience in teaching or child care in a licensed ELC.