Assistant Director

Description

The Brunswick School (TBS) is a private, community-oriented early education and elementary school serving a diverse and growing number of children in New Jersey. The mission of the school is to provide a safe, nurturing, and inspiring learning environment, and a holistic education that considers children’s physical, cognitive, and social/emotional well-being. TBS helps children reach developmentally appropriate milestones, using an adaptable curriculum that meets the unique needs of each child and allows teachers to utilize their own talents and strengths. To learn more about the school, please visit our website:http://thebrunswickschool.com

The Assistant Director will assist the Director in overseeing the day to day operations of the center while demonstrating exceptional professional conduct and consideration for the educational development, safety and welfare of the children and staff. This role will assist the Director and owner in the administration and curriculum development for the entire school. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Grow team by hiring, training, supervising and inspiring a team of passionate, committed teachers
• Collaborate with families to support and share in the educational and developmental needs of their children
• Create and develop strong parent and staff relationships that result in a high rate of retention and referrals by communicating with parents on school, child and/or staff issues with Director’s approval
• Demonstrate the ability to work independently in all matters concerning daily and weekly center evaluations, accident/incident reports and other requested reporting such as staff and children’s records
• Maintain confidentiality in dealing with all company information including policies, procedures, student, parent and staff records and conversations
• Achieve center enrollment goals, by completing and processing potential lead forms, building community relationships and generate enrollment through participation in local organizations, events and marketing
• Fully understand and ensure proper implementation of the curriculum by age group
• Assist in overseeing all tuition payment, invoicing and reporting for families
• Must ensure compliance of all state and local educational and licensing requirements, policies and procedures
• Complete a minimum of 20 hours of ongoing professional development
• Flexibility with opening/closing center responsibilities with the Director and other management personnel. Occasionally work beyond a traditionally work week (some weeknight/weekend work will be required)
• Conduct tours for prospective parents while adhering to policies and procedures

Qualifications

• Possess the necessary state educational requirements minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Education or related field (nursing, psychology, sociology or child/lifespan development)
• 1 years of management/leadership experience in a childcare program with experience supervising in business administration or childcare
• Strong time management, communication and organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks or crisis situations effectively
• Possess skills, attributes and characteristics conducive to and suitable for dealing with children, parents, coworkers, clients and management
• Prior experience working with infants, toddlers and preschool age children
• Capacity to understand and assist in managing center financial duties
• Computer literacy, proficient in Microsoft Office
• Ability to work a flexible schedule