Assistant Director at Circle of Friends Child Development Center – Fairfield, California

Job Summary:

Circle of Friends seeks a highly motivated and meticulous Assistant Director to become an integral part of our team. The Assistant Director shall provide comprehensive support to the Director and instructional personnel in the administration of school operations, ensuring a secure and supportive milieu for students and their families. This position entails sustained enrollment management, proactive family engagement, and rigorous adherence to all applicable regulations, policies, and protocols.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide operational support to the Director in daily administrative functions.
• Conduct prospective family tours of the educational facility.
• Oversee student enrollment processes and facilitate family intake procedures.
• Offer assistance to teaching staff with classroom management and curriculum delivery.
• Enforce strict compliance with all organizational regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Ensure the maintenance of a secure, hygienic, and welcoming atmosphere for students and families.
• Perform needs assessments to identify and address family support requirements.
• Maintain meticulous and accurate record-keeping and reporting for all State-funded programs.
• Cultivate positive and professional relationships with staff, parents, students, and vendors to foster a cooperative and synergistic community environment.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Superior communication and interpersonal proficiencies.
• Demonstrated experience within educational settings or child care environments is highly preferred.
• Thorough understanding of state regulations and policies pertinent to school administration.
• Proven capacity for collaborative work as a member of a cohesive team.
• Unwavering dedication to establishing and maintaining a safe and inclusive environment for all families.

We invite applications from individuals who possess a profound commitment to education and community involvement for this esteemed appointment.

Job Requirements:

-AA or BA degree or higher degree in Child Development, Sociology, Psychology, Social Welfare, or a related field

-Site Supervisor Permit or Higher

-Bilingual in Spanish/English preferred

-One or more years of experience working with subsidized programs

-Knowledge of CDE and CDSS eligibility guidelines and processes for enrollment under the CCTR and CSPP programs

-Possession of a valid California driver's license and current personal vehicle insurance

-Strong organizational and multitasking abilities