We have an exciting leadership opportunity for an energetic, organized and collaborative person to join us as our Preschool Curriculum Coordinator / Assistant Director. Your primary responsibility will be implementing and overseeing educational programming for the Academy. You’ll also assist the Director in other aspects of managing a passionate team of child care professionals who make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families in our community every day. And you’ll do it in an environment with enhanced health and safety protocols. If you’re motivated by smiles and laughs from children and praise from parents, this could be the job for you.

Job Responsibilities:

• Trains new staff members and partners with current teaching staff to implement developmentally appropriate classroom lesson plans & activities.
• Ensures compliance with all DCF regulations, as well as all Kiddie Academy® standard operating procedures.
• Takes an active role in planning and participating in academy activities (staff meetings, training sessions, open houses).
• Assists with staff scheduling, recruitment efforts, interviews, and the hiring process.
• Develops and actively maintains positive communication with parents; Assists in recognizing parental concerns, evaluation of the course of action and responding professionally to parents’ needs.
• Assists and supports Director in all aspects of management of the Academy to include human resources, marketing, customer relations, financial systems, quality control and physical facility

Qualifications:

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  Posses Child Development Associate (CDA) Certificate
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a preschool or early childhood environment
• Prior experience working in an accredited school (NAEYC, NECPA or APPLE)
• Expertise with the VPK program and processes
• Must be tech-savvy (i.e., MS Office, Social Media, etc.) and eager to learn the center's internal computer systems & programs
• CPR and First Aid certified
• Florida Director's Credential (or working toward it) preferred
• Bilingual English / Spanish preferred

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Supplemental Insurance Coverages - no waiting period!
• Paid Time Off / Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• No-Cost Education Assistance towards Associates and Bachelors Degree
• Access to employee discount programs

Why Kiddie Academy?

Kiddie Academy® Educational Child Care, has been preparing young minds for future success since its founding in 1981. With more than 300 independently owned franchises throughout the United States, Kiddie Academy provides quality educational child care for children ages 6 weeks to 12 years. Our Life Essentials® curriculum focuses on activity-based, hands-on learning that makes it fun for children and teachers. We believe that nurturing a lifelong love of learning is an asset that children can carry from our Academies into their homes and communities. Kiddie Academy Educational Child Care is an equal opportunity employer.

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