Assistant Director
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$ 58000 - 65000
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Job Description
Morningstar Learning Center is a nonprofit early education provider in Big Sky Montana. Our mission is to develop and connect young families and children in Big Sky by providing reliable childcare quality early learning and supportive resources from planning through parenthood. We are a fulltime yearround statelicensed childcare center serving ages 3 months through 5 years. MLC invests in the personal and professional growth of staff and prioritizes providing a safe and enriching learning environment for our students.
Position Overview:
The Assistant Director works closely with and reports to the Center Director assisting in all aspects of learning
center management daily operations enrollment and programming. The Assistant Director will spend
approximately 50 of their time in classrooms conducting teacher observations and filling in on teaching teams.
The Assistant Director assists the Center Director in leading MLC with a growth mindset routinely evaluating and
improving the program and contributing to a positive staff culture to provide excellent service to the Big Sky
community. This is a yearround fulltime exempt salaried position with an expected schedule of 8:305:30
Monday through Friday with occasional evening and weekend responsibilities for events.
Specific Duties:
Program Administration & Management
Ensure the successful implementation of Creative Curriculum and other programming that aligns with
MLCs mission vision and values.
Conduct classroom observations and fill in on teaching teams role modeling STAR teacher expectations
to ensure a highquality teaching and learning environment in each classroom.
Mentor train and support new and veteran staff on MLC procedures policies and STAR teacher
expectations including but not limited to helping plan monthly PIRs and other professional development.
Dress professionally and represent the organization with integrity at all times.
Establish a professional rapport with families to provide quality care and friendly service.
Manage confidential information and situations in a professional manner.
Daily Operations
Support Center Director with maintaining daytoday safety organization and operation of the center.
Provide handson assistance as needed in all aspects of student care and education including Teaching
Strategies documentation and checkpoints classroom management and developmental tracking.
Be available on property during operating hours for interaction with and support of staff and families.
Identify facility maintenance needs and arrange for their timely resolution.
Communicate with families and staff regularly through Brightwheel and other channels.
Inventory and purchase supplies regularly
Enrollment Management Billing and Payroll
Assist in managing MLCs waitlist and family accounts billing and enrollment processes.
Track attendance of students and staff in brightwheel.
Send regular and accurate communications via brightwheel info stations and monthly newsletter.
Manage all enrollment paperwork including updating and sharing the reenrollment forms annual
calendar tuition rate sheet and tuition assistance award letters.
Assist with staff scheduling timeoff requests and substitute coordination.
Track and facilitate all staff reimbursements.
Submit biweekly payroll.
Positive Work Culture & Leadership
Foster a positive work culture leading by example with professionalism kindness and integrity.
Act as a liaison between teachers families and the community to facilitate collaborative relationships.
Assist in promoting a gossipfree enriching and supportive work environment.
Uphold and model MLCs STAR Teacher expectations and encourage teacher professional development.
Demonstrate strong leadership supporting teachers in resolving conflicts and making decisions.
Safety & Licensing Compliance
Monitor staff and center compliance with Montana state childcare licensing requirements including staff
registry status and assist in maintaining the centers license.
Maintain a clean organized and safe environment for students and staff.
Maintain all staff and child licensing files paperwork and classroom gobags.
Complete 16 hours of approved continuing education annually per state licensing requirements.
Other duties as assigned.
Competencies and Expectations
Experience and/or comfort interfacing with and reporting to a director.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
Ability to establish and maintain interpersonal relationships with students staff parents and the
community including fostering a sense of shared responsibility for the care and wellbeing of all.
Ability to understand and manage the complexities of a large child care center
Flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic childcare environment.
Ability to identify and resolve problems with appropriate urgency.
Ability to think strategically set priorities and make plans to achieve goals
Commitment to MLCs mission and values and desire to work to support the local community
Proficiency in basic software including brightwheel Microsoft Office Canva and Adobe.
Education and Experience
Minimum of 2 years of leadership and teacher management experience in a preschool or child care setting.
Bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education Child Development or a related field preferred.
Must maintain/become current on the Montana Early Childhood Practitioners Registry within 30 days of
hire including passing an FBI background check Infant/Child CPR and First Aid and orientation courses.
A combination of experience and education may be considered.
Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of essential job functions and
must be met by an employee for successful performance. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform these essential job functions.
Must be able to work in a moderately noisy environment with interruptions and schedule changes.
Must be able to climb and descend one flight of stairs multiple times per day.
Must be able to listen hear and talk in the English language.
Must be able to lift 25 lbs comfortably and on a semiregular basis.
Must be able to sit at a desk for extended periods of time and move easily and quickly between classrooms
and playgrounds.
Compensation and Benefits:
Housing available
Salary of $58000$65000 DOE
MLC fulltime employee benefits include $500/month towards health/dental/vision insurance an annual
$720 wellness stipend IRA with 3 employer match paid holidays and time o and paid professional
development opportunities
To apply please send a resume and cover letter to .
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
