Early Childhood Education - Assistant Director
$49k/y-$56k/y
a day ago
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Summary
Tierra Encantada is seeking an Assistant Director for their early childhood education center in Kansas City, MO. The role involves supporting center operations, maintaining educational quality, and enhancing team culture.
About the Role
As the Assistant Director, you will work closely with the Center Director to achieve enrollment targets, foster positive staff relationships, and maintain a safe and welcoming environment for children and families. Key responsibilities include leadership support, managing administrative tasks, ensuring compliance with regulations, enhancing educational quality, and engaging with the community.
About You
Required:
- Minimum of 2 years in a managerial position, daycare, or educational setting.
- Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related field, or equivalent experience.
- Bilingual Spanish proficiency.
- Strong communication and leadership skills.
- Familiarity with childcare licensing requirements and safety protocols.
- CPR, First Aid, and Food Protection Manager certification (or willingness to complete within 90 days of hire).
- Proficiency in Microsoft 365 and Google Suites.
Preferred:
- Proven success in customer experience ratings.
- Proven success in retention and onboarding of new hire experience.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Paid parental leave.
- 12 paid holidays.
- 15 days paid time off.
- 401(k) with employer match.
- Performance bonus.
- Discounted childcare and waitlist priority for enrollment.
- Company paid professional development.
Tierra Encantada
Tierra Encantada’s award-winning childcare program blends Spanish immersion with play-based learning, nurturing confidence, curiosity, and bilingualism. With a globally inspired culinary program and a focus on holistic development, children thrive in a warm, enriching environment designed to prepare them for kindergarten and beyond.
Kansas City, MO