Join Kïdo as an Assistant Director: Shape the Future of Early Education!
Are you a passionate leader ready to blend the best of global early education practices?
At Kïdo International Preschool, we’re delivering a one-of-a-kind educational experience that sparks inquisitiveness throughout all stages of learning. We achieve this by blending the innovative teachings of Reggio Emilia and Montessori in an environment where children and families thrive.
We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Assistant Director to partner with our Center Director in managing our exceptional preschool and upholding our commitment to the highest quality of care and education at our Kido Bouldin Creek location.
What You'll Do: Leadership & Impact
The Assistant Director is vital in mentoring and supporting the team, ensuring a caring and safe environment, and upholding our innovative curriculum. You'll be an ambassador for our values and help ensure we meet the highest standards of care and compliance.
You will take ownership of the following key areas:
- Team Leadership & Development:
- Build a fantastic team, role model behavior, and drive management, development, and progression.
- Support teachers through training and ongoing mentorship.
- Curriculum & Environment:
- Collaborate with the Kïdo Curriculum team for curriculum support and oversight.
- Help ensure learning spaces are organized, clean, and inviting.
- Operations & Compliance:
- Ensure compliance with TX Minimum Standards, regulating agencies, and Kïdo policies.
- Manage Health & Safety and Financial & Operational Effectiveness (accounts/budget).
- School Growth & Strategy:
- Manage Sales & Marketing (occupancy levels and pricing strategy).
- Take an active role in supporting the growth of your school and offering recommendations to push the boundaries of excellence.
- Build positive relationships with families, children, and staff.
- Lead Administrator: Act as the lead administrator in the Director's absence, managing all center responsibilities (staff, students, parents, Licensing).
What You'll Bring
We need a fluent, passionate, and experienced leader ready to make a significant impact.
Minimum Position Requirements:
- Bilingual Fluency: Fluent in both Spanish and English (reading, writing, and speaking).
- Education/Certification: A CDA or a Bachelor’s degree or higher in Early Childhood Education or a related field.
- Experience:
- Four (4) or more years in a licensed childcare facility working with children ages 6 weeks to 5 years.
- Working knowledge of TX Minimum Standards.
Ideal Candidates will have at least 1 year of school leadership experience.
Kïdo Benefits: We Invest in Our People
We are people-focused, and it shows in our comprehensive benefits:
- Competitive Salary and opportunity for advancement.
- Free Tuition for your children (ages 18 months to 5 years) while you work.
- Wellness & Supplies: Stocked teacher lounge, fully stocked supply cabinet with bi-weekly ordering, and tuition reimbursement for professional development.
- Generous PTO & Holidays (Full-Time):
- 3 weeks (15 days) of Paid Time Off (2 weeks vacation + 1 week sick time) your first year.
- Paid holidays and the day OFF to celebrate your birthday!
- Professional Development: Comprehensive paid training, including two school-wide training days where we close the school to invest in our team.
- Team & Culture: Smaller student-teacher ratios than state minimums, $500 refer-a-friend bonus, and annual bonuses based on tenure.
- Health & Insurance (Full-Time): Comprehensive health care, vision, and dental with generous subsidies, plus FREE Short-term Disability and Life Insurance.
Ready to lead a fantastic team and push the boundaries of excellence in early education?
Click here to apply now and start your journey with Kïdo!
As part of our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children in our care, the successful candidate is expected to undergo an enhanced fingerprint-based background check.
Kido is an equal opportunity employer.