Assistant Director

Education & Experience

• Minimum Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential

• Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or highest or related field

• Minimum of 1 year experience in program management and staff supervision

• Minimum of two years experience in the direct care of young children (Birth -5 years)

Skills and Qualifications

• Demonstrates strong communication skills with children, parents, staff, and supervisors.
• Can provide examples to demonstrate the maturity and good judgment needed in emergency situations.
• Can demonstrate proficiency on the computer using WORD, EXCEL, Minute Menu and PROCARE.
• With support and direction or Program Director, takes responsibility for center wide programs and activities such as: monthly newsletter, open house, fundraising events, etc.
• Demonstrates competency and willingness to cover classrooms at all age levels on an as needed basis.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Support the Program Director, as requested, to insure ongoing compliance with Bright from the Start child care licensing regulations/Quality Rated.
• Maintain a current inventory of all classroom and playground furniture, equipment and consumable materials and insure that all furniture and equipment is kept in good repair.
• Work with Program Director and teaching staff to create a weekly work schedule that meets the supervision needs for all classrooms. Insure that staff maintain their appropriate work schedules.
• Provide direct care and supervision to children on a daily basis , as needed.
• Insure all staff and child application records are kept current and complete as required by state and federal laws.
• Maintain daily attendance and track ratio daily.
• Assist teaching staff with the planning and implementation of a daily schedule for their classroom as a whole as well as for each child.
• Collect lesson plans weekly and insure curriculum is implemented daily.
• Support the teaching staff as needed, to conduct formal parent conferences twice/year.
• In absence of the Program Director, be available to parents for consultation and advice.
• Assistant Program Director in the creation of monthly parent newsletter providing parents with information concerning child growth and development and current center news.
• Complete all required classes needed on an annual basis in order to meet and maintain licensing standards both as a child care teacher and an administrator.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Professional development assistance

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Administrative: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person