Tobin Beaudet Schools - Assistant Program Director
Tobin Beaudet Schools: Nurturing, Educating and Empowering Children
Our early childhood program provides young children ages 2.9 - 5 years old with a nurturing environment and capable teachers to help them become successful learners. We are located near Needham center and have been offering care since 1997, our program is licensed by the state of Massachusetts.
Position Overview
The Assistant Program Director will encourage, empower, trust, inspire, teach, have confidence in and value each member of our team. Creating a team that thrives on feedback, is reflective and aspires to offer the best quality care for our children and families. This person makes decisions based on sound developmental knowledge and continues learning best practices of the education field. The Assistant Program Director is responsible for creating a safe, positive, nurturing and engaging environment. The Assistant Program Director seeks to understand parents’ changing needs and potential changes in the environment that would impact the success of the school.
Duties and Responsibilities
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Maintain and nurture the culture described in the position overview; ensure a developmentally appropriate understanding of early childhood education aged children and it is shared and fostered amongst the team; share an enjoyment and curiosity with inspiring and empowering our children.
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Establish school wide open communication. Consult with teachers regarding daily schedule, individual children and parent needs.
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Implement the strategic marketing plan in conjunction with the TBS team. • Conduct tours and communicate program information to new families; schedule and meet with parents as necessary; plan and participate in parent functions and encourage parent involvement.
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Communicate and plan with the Director on a regular basis, keeping them informed of all activity within the school relating to general business, children, faculty and parents.
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Maintain online teacher sign in/out system, tracking sick, vacation and professional time and PTO.
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Process and format data using Excel, Adobe Acrobat, and other software.
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Email families using Constant Contact and update distribution lists.
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Maintain facilities, inventory, equipment and supplies as required. Oversee safe operations to include sanitary bathrooms, kitchens and classrooms; post evacuation plan in each classroom; arrange for repairs as required. Communicate facility, inventory, equipment and supplies needs and operations with Director on a regular basis.
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Perform teacher responsibilities when needed.
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Participate in required training programs, conferences, courses or other aspects of professional growth.
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Schedule and conduct regular faculty meetings. • Maintain Department of Early Education and Care compliance; report to the Director any potential non-compliances in a timely way. Meet with the Department of Early Education and Care licensor as needed. Communicate with the Director and the School Aged team regarding EEC/COA/QRIS regulations on a regular basis.
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With input from the Director, perform human resources functions, such as recruiting, interviewing, hiring, orienting, supervising, disciplining and terminating employees; maintain appropriate teacher files; coordinate faculty meetings; encourage all employees to participate in courses, seminars, conferences, and professional development experiences.
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Communicate tuition and billing policies with families, and communicate parent inquiries regarding tuition and billing with the Director.
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Engage with the community to inspire students and staff involvement in the community, in collaboration with the School Aged team and the Director.
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Serve as a mandated reporter, reporting any suspicion of child abuse or neglect to the Directors for follow-through.
Requirements
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Bachelor’ s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field
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Director 1 EEC Certified or ability to obtain
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Highly proficient with all Microsoft Office applications
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Familiar with or ability to learn Constant Contact
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At least one year experience in management role preferred
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Extremely detailed and accuracy-oriented
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Exceptional work ethic
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Ability to create a warm, welcoming and positive culture
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Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills
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Ability to work well with others, collaborate and remain calm under pressure
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Team-oriented player with a positive attitude and ability to work independently
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Flexibility and willingness to assist teachers when needed
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Comfortable receiving direction and providing others with direction
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Warm, engaging personality with a focus on quality care for children
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Self-motivated
Compensation and Benefits This is a full -time hourly position, pay is commensurate with expertise and experience. Additional benefits include: health/dental insurance, 401K retirement savings plan, 13 holidays paid, professional development opportunities. If you would like to join our team, please email your cover letter and resume to sbeaudet@tobinbeaudet.com NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; individual may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of Tobin Beaudet Schools.
To learn more about Tobin Beaudet Schools, check us out online: www.tobinbeaudet.com.
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