For more than a decade, Kiddie Calvert has faithfully nurtured children within the Calvert School community, guiding them from their first steps to their first day of Kindergarten.  Kiddie Calvert Cross Keys is a childcare and early learning center that serves families in Baltimore, Maryland. Specializing in the care of infants, toddlers, and preschool-aged children, our program is designed to build confidence, independence, and academic interest in our boys and girls, preparing them to succeed in kindergarten and beyond.  The center is located on Falls Road and is accessible from I-83 between Northern Parkway and Cold Spring Lane. 

Kiddie Calvert Cross Keys is seeking a dedicated and experienced Assistant Director of Childcare to support the overall administration and daily operations of our program.  Working under the direction of the Director of Early Childhood Education, the Assistant Director will help ensure a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate environment for children, families, and staff.  This is a 12-month, full-time position.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with daily center operations, scheduling, and staffing coverage.
• Support compliance with state licensing regulations and health and safety standards.
• Observe classrooms and assist with maintaining high-quality teaching practices. Work in classrooms to maintain appropriate ratios as needed.
• Communicate professionally and effectively with families. Support family conferences, enrollment, and transitions.
• Help maintain accurate records, including attendance, incident reports, and staff documentation.
• Assist in hiring, supervising, mentoring, and evaluating staff. Support staff onboarding, training, and professional development.
• Support implementation of developmentally appropriate curriculum. Promote positive behavior guidance and inclusive practices.
• Assist with enrollment management, family tours, and waitlists. Support budgeting, ordering supplies, and inventory management.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from a four?year college or university. A degree in early childhood education, elementary education, or a related field is strongly preferred. 
• Completed two years of experience in one of the below:
  • Two years of experience working under supervision primarily with preschoolers in a licensed childcare center, nursery school, church-operated school or similar setting
  • Caring for preschoolers as a registered family childcare provider.
• Prior management experience is preferred and must have demonstrated skills establishing effective relationships with staff, parents, and children.
• Must have the ability to multi-task and candidates must have excellent oral and written communication skills.

Schedule and Compensation:

• This is a 12-month position. 
• The salary range for this position is $60,000–$65,000 annually, and candidates who bring demonstrated expertise beyond the core requirements may be considered for compensation above the listed range, in alignment with their education and experience.
• A generous benefits package including medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement plans are offered. 
• Generous sick and safe leave, vacation, and holiday leave are also offered. 

A pre-employment medical exam is required, and a State of Maryland and FBI background check will be performed. 

About Calvert School

Calvert School, a non-sectarian lower and middle school, provides an excellent day school education to area boys and girls. Children are prepared for secondary school and for a lifetime of learning by mastering the academic basics. Through its financial aid and recruitment efforts, Calvert strives to offer an educational opportunity to students of varied ethnic and economic backgrounds. Calvert School is located in Tuscany-Canterbury, a residential neighborhood in Baltimore City, just north of Johns Hopkins University and south of Loyola University Maryland, accessible from Charles Street and I-83.

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