Childcare Assistant Director

Bright Light Academy is seeking a mature, experienced Assistant Director to join our team.
The ideal candidates will have at least an Associate's Degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or Children & Families with at least two years of experience working in early learning & some administrative or supervisory experience. Applicants must meet all of the requirements to be considered.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Assisting in administering the program’s objectives & activities.
• Coordinating & planning daily activities with/ group supervisors & assistant group supervisors in all age groups.
• Maintaining current & up-to-date records on all students including (but not limited to):
  Physicals, clearances, continuing ed., assessments, emergency forms, medication forms, observations, behavior reports & boo-boo reports.
• Assisting director with/ implementing & enforcing DHS regulations & Keystone Stars policies & procedures as needed.
• Planning & supervision of several emergency evacuations and/or lockdown drills per year.
• Attendance & participation in monthly staff meetings & in-services.
• Answer phones, schedule meetings, conferences, etc.
• Help create a safe & stimulating environment for all students & staff.
• Monitor & engage with children during playtime, meals & other daily routines.
• Provide individual & group support to children as needed.
• Other general management & maintenance of the property as needed.
• Communicate regularly with parents about their child's development & progress as needed.
• Complete child assessments & participate in parent/teacher conferences.
• Provide break coverage or substitute as needed.

Qualifications:

• Associate's degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Child Development or Children & Families.
• Two+ years experience working with young children, preferably ages zero to five.
• Must qualify as a Group Supervisor with DHS.
• Pass state, federal & child abuse background checks.
• Be 18 years or older & able to work in the United States.
• Strong communication & interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Be able to lift up to 40lbs, see, hear & sit on the floor with children.
• Must be patient, nurturing & able to create a positive learning environment.

Position Overview:

• This is a full-time, year-round position.
• The pay range starts at $19 up to $20.50 hourly or $37,500- $40,500 annually, with a pay increase based on performance & education at the end of a 90-day probation period & annually after that.
• Full-time staff also receive paid holidays, PTO, sick time, dental & vision insurance, reduced child care & more.
• Full-time staff work a four-day work week!

Bright Light Academy does not discriminate employment on the basis of race, color, religious creed, disability, ancestry, national origin, age, sexual orientation, or sex. Bright Light Academy does not discriminate employment on the basis of race, color, religious creed, disability, ancestry, national origin, age, sexual orientation, or sex.

Bright Light Academy has been providing high quality education to the greater Pittsburgh area since 2016. We are dedicated to maintaining the highest standards possible, and by doing so have been a Keystone Stars Star 4 Child Care Center since 2021. If you are looking to work in a center where your contributions are appreciated & you want to work in a diverse & welcoming community, Bright Light may be the place for you!