Assistant Director

Location: Discovery Point Silverthorn

Center Hours: 6:30 AM – 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday

Position: Full-Time (40+ hours per week)

Position Hours: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday

Discovery Point Silverthorn is seeking a dynamic Assistant Director to join our management team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in maintaining a safe, nurturing, and high-quality learning environment for children. You will assist in the daily operations of our accredited child development center, ensuring excellence in staff management, enrollment growth, parent communication, and cost management.

As an Assistant Director, you will collaborate closely with the Director and Associate Director to ensure the smooth and effective operation of our fully APPLE accredited center. Serving children from 6 weeks to 12 years old, you will play a key role in maintaining high standards of care and education. Your responsibilities will include managing staff, curriculum, meeting enrollment targets, and ensuring compliance with company policies, licensing requirements, food program standards, and accreditation criteria.

Key Responsibilities:

Operational Leadership: Maintain seamless center operations in the absence of the Director, effectively managing staff and ensuring continuity of high-quality care and education.
Program Quality: Support and implement curriculum to maintain the integrity and quality of our educational program.
Financial Oversight: Monitor financial statements, enrollment data, and personnel reports to manage costs and ensure financial stability.
Community Engagement: Communicate effectively with parents, staff, and the community to build strong relationships and address concerns.
Regulatory Compliance: Ensure adherence to all federal, state, and local regulations, company policies, and best practices.
Staff Development: Recruit, train, and develop staff, create work schedules, and evaluate performance.
Safety and Environment: Conduct regular walk-throughs to ensure a safe and healthy environment for children and staff.
Marketing and Enrollment: Actively promote the center to attract new families and retain current ones.
Charitable Involvement: Support and encourage participation in various charitable initiatives.

Qualifications:

Experience: 2-3 years in a management role within a licensed, curriculum-based childcare facility (Director, Assistant Director, Associate Director, Key Holder).
Leadership Skills: Proven ability to lead, and motivate, a cohesive team.
Curriculum Knowledge: Extensive understanding of early childhood education and relevant curriculum.
Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with childcare licensing rules, Procare software, ELC School Readiness and VPK Reporting, and DCF Gold Seal Standards.
Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with a commitment to clear and direct communication.
Certification: Florida State Director Credential with VPK endorsement required. CPR/Fire Safety certification, and Food Handler Safety Training are also required.
Education: Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related field preferred.
Technical Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and familiarity with ELC School Readiness, VPK programs, and APPLE Accreditation.
Commercial Drivers License (CDL): Preferred but not required.

Employer-Paid Benefits:

Vacation Days / PTO
Holiday Pay
Bereavement Pay
No-cost Childcare
401(k) with employer contribution
Annual performance review with bonus potential
MedCare Complete (24/7 access to board-certified physicians)
Paid training (CPR/First Aid, Food Handler Safety, etc.)
$50 in-service training allowance
TEACH Scholarship eligibility

Shared Contribution Benefits:

MedCare Complete (family plan)
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Short-Term Disability
Cash Indemnity Plans
Life Insurance

Salary: Competitive, based on experience.

Join us at Discovery Point Seven Hills and be part of a team dedicated to providing exceptional care and education for children. Apply today and help us shape bright futures!

State Teaching Requirements:

Teaching and working at Discovery Point is more than just a “daycare job.” This is your opportunity to make an impact in the lives of the children in your community with a rewarding career path in child care.

Our staff is the heart of each of our childcare centers. Their dedication and focus in caring for and educating the children in their care is such a vital part of what makes Discovery Point so special.

We’re expanding our team with positions available at several of our child care centers. Careers like these need qualified applicants who work well with children and have a passion for education — and for having fun!

OUR MISSION: To build a child care brand committed to providing each child with a nurturing, supportive environment for growth and learning.

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If you’re ready to make an impact in the lives of children in your community, come join the Discovery Point team!

Disclaimer: Each Discovery Point franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the franchise location’s management. All inquiries about employment at this franchise location should be made directly to the franchisee, and not to Discovery Point Franchising.

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