Scholars Academy seeks an enthusiastic and organized Assistant Director to join our amazing team! Early Childhood Education Administration units are required for this position.
About Scholars Academy
Scholars Academy, located in the heart of Evergreen Valley, offers the best-in-class learning experience for students ages 2-10. Founded in 1983, Scholars Academy is a nonsectarian private school that prides itself on providing a safe and nurturing schooling environment.
About the Role:
We are looking for a highly qualified individual who is eager to grow and expand our Preschool program and have a direct impact on our students, parents, and staff members. This is a full-time role (part-time admin and part-time teacher) that requires excellent written and verbal communication skills, collaboration, ownership, flexibility, problem solving mentality and a “can-do” attitude. We require this role to have 12 ECE units and Preschool admin units. The canditate must be local to San Jose or living at 15-20 min driving distance from San Jose and ready to take the 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. shift.
Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Assisting directors as needed
- Enforcing preschool regulations and policies amongst students, parents and staff members
- Maintaining student and licensing required records
- Helping directors in overseeing daily operations of the classroom and school, while proactively identifying new processes
- Developing, managing and implementing curriculum and educational activities including camps and specialty subjects under the supervision of the founder and directors
- Supporting students with daily activities (playtime, snacks, naptime, etc)
- Maintaining a clean and safe classroom environment
- Effectively communicating with students, parents and staff members (example: sharing student's progress)
- Participating in staff meetings and other school organized events
- Helping with front and back office admin responsibilities (drafting
letters/memos/emails, updating internal documents, etc.
- Ability to adapt and quickly pivot (example: sub for different classrooms)Qualifications include: Minimum of 3 year of teaching experience
Minimum of 1 year of director or similar role experiences Familiar with Preschool regulations and policies
CPR and First Aid certified
Covid-19 Vaccine required
Strong computer skills (Gmail, Google docs, etc.)
Ability to effectively prioritize work duties and adapt quickly Strong written and oral communication skills Team player and collaborator
Values being honest, compassionate and nurturing
Benefits of working at Scholars Academy include:
- Competitive compensation
- Referral bonus
- Medical benefits offered
- Optional 401(k) matching available
- Professional training and development opportunities
- Ability to enroll your children at the school with discounted tuition
Pay based on experience
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $60,000.00 - $62,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Childcare
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
License/Certification:
- Preschool Administration Units (Required)
Work Location: In person