Immediately Need Center Assistant Director/ Administrative Assistant - Bilingual (English/ Spanish)- New School in Alexandria, VA
Job title: Center Assistant Director/ Administrative Assistant - Bilingual (English/ Spanish)- New School
Company: Early Steps Bilingual Preschools, Inc.
Job description: Summary
Come begin an amazing opportunity to open a new location and join a team of seasoned degreed bilingual educators on a beautiful new campus location in Alexandria, Virginia
Here is an opportunity to open a new career door into Early Childhood Education as an Administrative Assistant/ Director. Working among a team of professionals.
This candidate will assist the Center Director in being responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and quality of education, for all children within the center's care. The Center Director is directly accountable for overall operational management in accordance with well-established guidelines, including curriculum development, staff and facilities management, legal and budgetary considerations, and long range planning.
The right candidate will help facilitate and ensure that the needs of the students and the goals of the center are met appropriately.
Duties
Participate in general front office duties, including front door professional profile for clients and reception work.
Develop general educational curriculum; collaborate with staff to develop positive learning activities; manage adherence to state and local regulations.
Maintain student records in accordance with established enrollment procedures and guidelines.
Maintain student portfolios with assessments/ observations in accordance with NECPA accreditations
Maintain bilingual communications with parents of current and prospective students through direct conversation, newsletters and parent handbook; implement community outreach activities to maintain and promote positive community relationships.
Assist in the creation of menus and food purchases.
Maintain positive relationships with regulatory agencies; ensure legal and financial compliances are kept.
Participate in all office functions including payroll, accounts payable and receivable, tuition billing and payment, human resources and personnel management (staff supervision) and purchasing.
Resolve conflicts (including corrective action when necessary) to ensure a positive experience for everyone.
Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.
Maintain training records of staff with internal trainings and supplemental mandatory training online annually 30 hours
Mentor consistently the professional processes needed to keep up to date in educational programs for Early Childhood
Requirements
Minimum of 1-2 years of supervisory experience.
2 years of direct professional experience in an early childhood setting or teaching experience
High energy. Great front office appearance and demeanor
Detail orientated and ability to work with excel work sheets
Strong oral and written communications skills in English; technology skills.
Ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents) and to foster a team environment.
A strong understanding of early childhood development.
Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification or will be required
MAT certification or will be required
Managerial Food Handler Certification or will be required
Must clear full background checks and FBI.
Must pass health screening, TB, drug screening
Nice To Haves
For immediate consideration:
Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.
MAT certification
Managerial Food Handler Certification
CDA certification - Infant/Toddler or Early Childhood endorsement with Bachelor's Degree
Benefits
6 days PTO
3 weeks vacation (pre-set summer and winter calendar breaks)
Federal Holidays
Health insurance
Pre-paid online service trainings - mandatory 30 hours per year
Expected salary:
Location: Alexandria, VA
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Company: Early Steps Bilingual Preschools, Inc.
Job description: Summary
Come begin an amazing opportunity to open a new location and join a team of seasoned degreed bilingual educators on a beautiful new campus location in Alexandria, Virginia
Here is an opportunity to open a new career door into Early Childhood Education as an Administrative Assistant/ Director. Working among a team of professionals.
This candidate will assist the Center Director in being responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and quality of education, for all children within the center's care. The Center Director is directly accountable for overall operational management in accordance with well-established guidelines, including curriculum development, staff and facilities management, legal and budgetary considerations, and long range planning.
The right candidate will help facilitate and ensure that the needs of the students and the goals of the center are met appropriately.
Duties
Participate in general front office duties, including front door professional profile for clients and reception work.
Develop general educational curriculum; collaborate with staff to develop positive learning activities; manage adherence to state and local regulations.
Maintain student records in accordance with established enrollment procedures and guidelines.
Maintain student portfolios with assessments/ observations in accordance with NECPA accreditations
Maintain bilingual communications with parents of current and prospective students through direct conversation, newsletters and parent handbook; implement community outreach activities to maintain and promote positive community relationships.
Assist in the creation of menus and food purchases.
Maintain positive relationships with regulatory agencies; ensure legal and financial compliances are kept.
Participate in all office functions including payroll, accounts payable and receivable, tuition billing and payment, human resources and personnel management (staff supervision) and purchasing.
Resolve conflicts (including corrective action when necessary) to ensure a positive experience for everyone.
Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.
Maintain training records of staff with internal trainings and supplemental mandatory training online annually 30 hours
Mentor consistently the professional processes needed to keep up to date in educational programs for Early Childhood
Requirements
Minimum of 1-2 years of supervisory experience.
2 years of direct professional experience in an early childhood setting or teaching experience
High energy. Great front office appearance and demeanor
Detail orientated and ability to work with excel work sheets
Strong oral and written communications skills in English; technology skills.
Ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents) and to foster a team environment.
A strong understanding of early childhood development.
Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification or will be required
MAT certification or will be required
Managerial Food Handler Certification or will be required
Must clear full background checks and FBI.
Must pass health screening, TB, drug screening
Nice To Haves
For immediate consideration:
Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.
MAT certification
Managerial Food Handler Certification
CDA certification - Infant/Toddler or Early Childhood endorsement with Bachelor's Degree
Benefits
6 days PTO
3 weeks vacation (pre-set summer and winter calendar breaks)
Federal Holidays
Health insurance
Pre-paid online service trainings - mandatory 30 hours per year
Expected salary:
Location: Alexandria, VA
Apply Now