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Preschool Assistant Director

Mack Elementary – Woodinville, WA

Job Type: Part-Time, 0.5 FTE

Salary: $24.00 – $29.50/hour, depending on experience

Reports To: Preschool Director

Job Summary: The Assistant Director will assist the Preschool Director in the planning and supervising of the Preschool program to ensure that practices are varied and developmentally appropriate and meet the WAC licensing requirements.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Assist the Director in supporting teachers in their planning of developmentally appropriate curriculum/activities and learning centers to implement program goals and objectives.
• Help manage and coordinate staffing schedules for the Preschool including calling substitutes when needed.
• Assist program with maintaining all state required safety, health, and security standards.
• Perform on-site program supervisory duties including campus tours.
• Be able to communicate the mission and goals of BCS Preschool to a wide variety of audiences, in a wide variety of ways and show a genuine love for people (staff/faculty, children, and parents).
• Assist the Director and teachers in facilitating special events.
• Create purchase orders to fulfill requests for teacher resources.
• Assist the Director in observing and mentoring staff.
• Support staff with students who occasionally have social, emotional, behavioral, or mental health needs.
• Partner with parents to provide the best care and education for their children.
• Serve as a substitute as needed/appropriate.

Qualifications (required):

• Knowledge of child development through education, experience, and on-the-job performance.
• Maintain STARS requirements annually.
• Maintain current certifications in CPR/First Aid/ HIV/BBP training/Food Workers Card.
• Familiarity with WA State & DCYF licensing regulations.
• At least 2 years of hands-on teaching experience with preschool.
• Minimum of 25 ECE Credits at the time of hire and the expectation to maintain an ECE state certificate (47 credits or equivalent) within 5 years of the time of hire. Education must be verified in the electronic workforce registry (MERIT).
• Complete the applicable preservice requirements as required by DCYF.

Qualifications (desired):

• Proficiency at Microsoft Office Suite or capacity to learn.
• Capacity to learn Veracross, the school’s information management software.
• Prior experience in a leadership or administrative role.

Additional Details:

• Must be prepared to work with a spirit of patience, honesty, adaptability, and Christ-like love for children, teachers, and co-workers.
• All BCS employees must model to students, colleagues, and the BCS community a commitment to the Lord Jesus Christ and an attitude of Christ-like servant hood, cooperation, accuracy, and accountability.
• He/she must be prepared to answer questions with a spirit of patience and honesty. Conflicts that arise are to be resolved through the school’s “Resolving Differences” policy.
• Effective communication, both verbally and written; attention to detail; office and file organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently within a team environment.
• Must possess strong communication and relational skills.
• Flexibility to provide fill in for classroom teachers and assistants as needed.

Work Requirements:

• Work may be performed in both indoor and outdoor environments.
• Must be able to consistently sit, kneel, and bend as required.
• Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds as required.
• Ability to stand and walk for several hours at a time is required.
• May be outside in various weather (including cold/damp weather)