WHY WORK FOR WONDERS EARLY LEARNING + EXTENDED DAY?

Play isn’t just fun, It’s fundamental! Children need playtime, it is crucial for healthy development. Children learn about the world by exploring ideas, manipulating objects, investigating creative materials, and problem-solving with others. Using imagination and creativity, children take on new roles and test new concepts. Wonders teachers use observation and planning to create learning experiences that are intentional and provide meaningful context for children to practice skills and express ideas.
Join the Wonders family of caring, dedicated, and fun educators!

JOB SUMMARY

The Assistant Program Director position is a vitally important one within Wonders Early Learning + Extended Day as the incumbent is responsible for assisting the Program Director in the day-to-day operations at one of our Early Learning + Extended Day programs. The Assistant Program Director represents Wonders Early Learning + Extended Day to the children, families, and community served and has the responsibility for acting for the Program Director in the Program Director’s absence
The Assistant Program Director will assist in the implementation of all Wonders Early Learning + Extended Day policies, procedures and practices in an efficient and thorough manner and will be involved in the development of those policies.
A critical aspect of this position is developing and maintaining communications with families and staff. Families, in particular, must be fully informed of program activities and special events. Families will be welcomed in the program and the classroom at all times.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of a BA or BS degree in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, or related field
• At least 2 years of teaching experience
• Preference will be given to previous experience as a Qualified Teacher or Head Teacher
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Creative, nurturing, dependable, and fun
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Are you worried you don’t meet all of our qualifications for this position? We still encourage you to apply!

• Assist in the development and implementation of curriculum
• Schedule and document staffing and program events, as assigned
• Order and maintain adequate program and office supplies and resources, as assigned
• Assist with meetings with staff, parents, and community representatives
• Assist in the maintenance of filing systems including children and staff files
• Assist with open houses and other community outreach activities
• Assist in the enrollment and re-enrollment processes
• Assist families with scholarship or other tuition support applications
• Aid in collecting all deposits, fees, and tuitions
• Aid the Program Director in meeting all state licensing requirements
• Aid in establishing and/or maintaining accreditation
• Wonders actively supports the career and professional advancement of staff through continuing education; attend a minimum of 18 hours of staff training yearly (MSDE/OCC approved for MD staff)
• Maintain Pediatric First Aid and CPR certification
• Establish and nurture partnership with families.
• Recognize and report signs of illness, child abuse and safety hazard to appropriate authorities
• Become familiar with and abide by all Wonders Early Learning + Extended Day policies, including those in the staff handbook, parent handbook and terms of employment
• Other duties or responsibilities as assigned.