Assistant Director of School - Early Childhood Education

Assistant Director of School

Hours: Monday- Friday 10:30 am - 6:30 pm

We are now hiring an Assistant Director to join our dynamic team in our Wayne, NJ location. If you are inspired to grow your leadership career in education with a successful company, this may be your opportunity.

As a member of our management team, some of your responsibilities will include:

• Conduct program registration and maintain appropriate files and waiting lists.
• Confer with parents on a regular basis to discuss the development of their enrolled children.
• Plan and implement activities to meet the physical, emotional, intellectual and social needs of the children in the program.
• Develop culturally appropriate programs and activities.
• Establish routines and provide positive guidance.
• Maintains accurate and timely educational assessments and progress notes for all assigned students.
• Maintains ratios at all times, and keeps attendance records of children throughout the day.
• Conduct parent observations and tours.
• Conduct/attend all required Teacher In-Service days.
• Manage CRM software.
• Maintain employee data and timecards in the Payroll/Human Resource Platform (Paylocity)
• Participate in Mentor/Mentee program and training program..

What Apple Montessori Schools can offer you:

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision benefits for eligible employees
• 65% childcare discount
• Competitive Paid Time off package
• Holiday Pay including Holiday Break Week
• Discount on personal Verizon Wireless accounts.
• Career Path Opportunities – Grow with Apple!
• As an IACET Accredited Provider, (Apple Montessori Schools) offers IACET CEUs for its learning events that comply with the ANSI/IACET Continuing Education and Training Standard."

"(Apple Montessori Schools) is accredited by the International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) and offers IACET CEUs for its learning events that comply with the ANSI/IACET Continuing Education and Training Standard. IACET is recognized internationally as a standard development organization and accrediting body that promotes quality of continuing education and training."

Ready to apply? Below are our requirements:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field.
• A minimum 1 to 3 years’ managerial experience.
• A minimum 2 years of experience in a school setting.
• Requirement to complete NAMC within 1 year of employment
• Capacity to understand and manage center staffing, enrollment and inventory.
• Ability to respond effectively and appropriately in different situations.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service to current and prospective families.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to communicate with staff effectively.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to meet deadlines.

The Health & Safety of our Children and Staff is our top priority, and we are working diligently to follow and exceed guidelines set by the CDC and all federal, state, and local health officials. To learn more about how we keep our community safe please visit our health & safety page, link below. https://www.applemontessorischools.com/healthandsafety/

Final compensation is determined based on a combination of factors; including years of experience in a similar role, relevant certifications and/or credentials, and the size and/or geographic location of the school.

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