Assistant Director

Aspire Early Learning Academy is seeking an Assistant Director for our Lexington location. The Assistant Director will have a love and desire to care for and educate children under the age of five. We are seeking to fill this position with someone who possesses knowledge of best practices in early childhood education and can engage with children, families, and co-workers, earning their trust and attention.  The hours of the positions are from 9 AM to 6 PM.

Assistant Director Responsibilities are:

• Provide direct support to the Academy Director and teachers. Assume the team member's duties as needed in their absence.


• Collaborate with the team to meet the quality standards in accordance with the company, local, and state guidelines.


• Prepare and serve meals in accordance with CACFP guidelines. 


• Maintain inventory of supplies throughout the building. 


• Support with enrollment by providing facility tours and connecting with potential families.


• Collaborate with co-workers, supervise, and provide support in classrooms when needed.


• Maintain a clean and tidy classroom consistent with health and safety standards.


• Follow the curriculum and lessons provided by the company.


• Follow the guidelines of DSS, DHEC, and Aspire Early Learning Academy.

Required Skills:

• Understanding of the principles of child development and preschool educational methods.


• Familiarity with safety and sanitation guidelines.


• Excellent communication and instructional skills.


• The ability to act as a mediator between children.


• Cool-tempered, friendly, and reliable.


• Creativity.


• Cleared Central Registry, SLED, and FBI background checks.


• Completed ECD 101 or agreement to complete the course within 6 months of employment (paid for by the company). 

Benefits to include:

• Paid DSS training classes up to 15 hours.


• Weekly direct deposits on Fridays.


• Accessible payroll platform via website or app.


• Conference and workshop registrations.


• Accumulation of PTO Time up to 40 hours per year.


• Nights and weekends off.


• Holiday pay after the 90-day probationary period. 
  


• Optional Paid TeleHealth & Mental Health benefits while employed.


• Company-Paid Term Life Insurance Policy of $25,000 while employed.


• Optional Vision, Dental, and Whole Life Insurance benefits.


• Optional 401(k) benefits with 100% employer match after six months.