Assistant Director
Company/Organization: Children's World Bilingual Montessori
Location: 7423 Jewel Lake Road, Anchorage
Application Dates: Open until filled
Job Description
Program Overview:
Children’s World is a Bilingual Montessori school that provides care for children ages 6 weeks to 6 years in the Anchorage area. Since 2001, we have been committed to providing safe, loving and age-appropriate children’s classrooms.
Specific Responsibilities:
The Assistant Director will assist the Director in all the general operations of the school. They will introduce families to the program, manage inventory and contractors, edit documents, and create online content. This role is the first point of contact for all potential and enrolled families. The applicant must be outgoing and personable.
- Respond to e-mails, answer phones, and handle office drop-ins.
- Schedule and conduct tours with prospective parents and provide them with the information they need.
- Knowledge of BrightWheels, receiving and entering payments, and making deposits.
- Assistance with CCAP, Tribal Council, and OCS.
- Organise Classroom field trips and support activities organised by our school.
- Licensing paperwork and filing all termination paperwork.
- Edit and create documents and help teachers with classroom newsletters.
- Track, update, and order supplies for offices and classrooms.
- Set appointments for building and property maintenance and follow up.
- Post job positions and classroom openings.
- Update voicemail, internet notices, Outlook calendar, website, and Facebook.
- Coordinate, schedule and conduct classroom tours in coordination with the Enrollment Director.
- Weekly vacuuming of office trash when closing.
Key Qualifications:
- AA or BA/BS preferred.
- Previous experience with management.
- Bilingual (Spanish) preferred but not required.
- Current driver’s license required.
- Must pass a background check.
- References will be required.
Key Competencies:
- Outstanding proficiency in English, editing, formatting, and document creation.
- Able to communicate effectively with a diverse group of parents, staff, and other individuals.
- Ability to use database systems and office programs, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Knowledge of early care, education, or administration.
- Highly organised and attentive to detail.
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule:
8-hour shift
Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
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