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    "description": "<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">JOB TITLE - Assistant Director of Early Childhood Education</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Full-time | 12 months | Monday - Friday</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">Location</span><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">: 1802 S. 17th Street, in the heart of Wilmington, NC</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Spark Academy is seeking an Assistant Director to support our mission of providing high-quality early childhood education. This role blends leadership and organization - with occasional hands-on classroom support - while leading front desk operations and managing key admissions and enrollment functions. If you’re passionate about early learning and thrive in a dynamic environment, we’d love to hear from you.</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">This role is based on-site at Spark Academy (1802 S. 17th Street, Wilmington, North Carolina). Spark Academy operates year-round, Monday through Friday, from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm. This position is on-site only and reports to the Director of Spark Academy.</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">Responsibilities:</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">As the Assistant Director, you will work closely with the Director to ensure the school operates smoothly while maintaining a warm, engaging, and educational environment for children and staff. Your responsibilities will include:</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Lead front desk operations and be a main point of contact for families, visitors, and staff, ensuring a welcoming and responsive environment</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Oversee admissions &amp; enrollment processes including: communicating consistently and clearly with prospective families, managing inquiries, scheduling and leading tours, processing applications, receiving offers to enroll, filing enrollment paperwork, and maintaining waitlist</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Monitor enrollment and maintain accurate records of children’s attendance, progress, and requirements</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Manage and collect weekly tuition payments, ensuring accurate financial record-keeping and communication with families</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Oversee the Spark Academy’s Food &amp; Nutrition program, including support in weekly menu planning, and special activities/holidays</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Assist the Director in managing daily center operations, ensuring a safe, engaging, and developmentally appropriate environment for children</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Assist the Director in supporting staff recruitment, hiring, onboarding, training, and performance evaluation</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Serve as the lead administrator for recruiting, hiring, and onboarding substitutes</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Support the organization in maintaining compliance with state licensing regulations, accreditation standards, and organizational policies</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Build strong relationships with families, addressing concerns and ensuring open communication</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Step into classrooms when needed to support ratios and classroom management</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">In collaboration with the Director, plan and implement professional development opportunities to support staff growth and retention</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Attend meetings with Beacon Education’s leadership team, as required</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Act as the Director’s representative in their absence, making operational decisions as needed</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Other responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor/designee</span><br></li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">Education and Experience Requirements:</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field preferred</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Minimum of 3 years of experience in early childhood education, with leadership or administrative experience</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Equivalent combination of education and experience</span><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">Skills and Qualifications:</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Strong knowledge of child development principles, licensing regulations, and best practices in early learning</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Ability to build positive relationships with children, families, and staff</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain upon hire)</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Familiarity with software used for enrollment, tuition processing, and center operations preferred</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">Compensation:</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Annual Salary between $42,000 - $50,000 based on education and experience</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">Benefits:</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">At Spark Academy, we believe in taking care of the people who care for our students. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Health insurance with 80% of the premium paid by the employer</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Employer-paid dental, long-term disability, and life insurance</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Additional voluntary benefits available at the employee’s expense</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">An industry-leading 401(k) program with employer match</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Paid Time Off (PTO) accrual</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Discounted childcare for employees’ dependents</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Up to $1,000 in training assistance annually</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">Organizational Overview:</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">At Spark Academy, we believe every child deserves a strong foundation for lifelong learning - no matter their background. As a state-of-the-art, mixed-income Early Childhood Development Center, we provide a nurturing, inclusive environment for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years, supporting their cognitive, social, and emotional growth.</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Powered by Beacon Education, Spark Academy is dedicated to expanding equitable access to high-quality early learning experiences that empower both children and their families.</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">As part of Beacon Education’s mission to close achievement and opportunity gaps, Spark Academy proudly joins the Girls Leadership Academy of Wilmington (GLOW Academy) in advancing educational excellence across North Carolina. </span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Together, we are shaping brighter futures through innovative teaching, community partnership, and unwavering commitment to student success.</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">Learn more:</span></p>\n<p><a href=\"https://beaconeducation.org/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Beacon Education</span></a></p>\n<p><a href=\"https://sparkacademync.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Spark Academy</span></a></p>\n<p><a href=\"https://glowacademy.net/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">GLOW Academy</span></a></p>",
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