Here's the rewritten job description, polished and professional: ASSISTANT DIRECTOR Kiddie Academy JOB SUMMARY The Assistant Director supports the Academy Director in all aspects of academy operations, including human resources, marketing, customer relations, financial management, quality control, and facility oversight. This role requires strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills, with the ability to assume full responsibility for academy management in the Director's absence. Reports To: Academy Director ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Leadership & Operations • Assist in the day-to-day management of the academy to ensure effective, cost-conscious operation. • Assume full responsibility for academy management in the Director's absence. • Ensure compliance with all applicable federal and state regulations, as well as Kiddie Academy® standard operating procedures. • Maintain accurate, organized, and up-to-date records and required documentation, submitting reports on a timely basis. • Take an active role in planning and participating in academy activities, including staff meetings, training sessions, and open houses. Staff Management • Foster positive, professional working relationships with all academy staff. • Assist in daily staff supervision and keep the Director informed of staff concerns or situations requiring attention. • Provide input for staff performance appraisals. • Support staff scheduling, recruitment, interviewing, and the hiring process. • Accept temporary classroom or coverage assignments as needed when regularly scheduled personnel are unavailable. • Assist in training staff to plan and implement developmentally appropriate classroom activities. Classroom Responsibilities • Perform all duties of a classroom teacher during assigned classroom time. Enrollment & Family Relations • Develop and actively maintain positive, professional communication with parents and guardians. • Assist in addressing and responding to parental concerns in a thoughtful and professional manner. • Support enrollment inquiries, follow-up communications, and academy tours to promote enrollment growth. • Develop a thorough working knowledge of Kiddie Academy® philosophy, mission, core values, and programs in order to effectively communicate with current families, prospective families, and community partners. Financial Oversight • Develop a strong working knowledge of the academy budget and assist the Director in managing resources effectively within budgetary constraints. • Assist in tracking all monetary transactions with customers and vendors. ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES • Perform other similar or related duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS • Associate of Arts degree or equivalent in Early Childhood Education required; Bachelor's degree preferred. • Minimum of 2 years of experience working in a licensed childcare center. • Must meet all state minimum requirements for education and experience. • Must be able to consistently lift a minimum of 40 pounds to at least waist height throughout the workday.