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Assistant Director

Job Description

Reports to: Director

Job Summary

Provides a safe learning environment and quality education programs for children.

Responsible for the effective operation of the child development center in the absence of the

Director and/or owner, which includes recruiting and managing staff, establishing and meeting enrollment and revenue objectives, providing ongoing communication with parents, and cost management of the center.

Essential Functions/Job Responsibilities

• Assists the director in establishing an environment focused on quality, safety, and education by ensuring proper implementation of curriculum and maintaining the integrity of the program.
Communicates clearly, concisely, and accurately with parents, staff, and other center personnel to ensure effective operations of the center.
Markets the Center by conducting visits to promote the Center and build new enrollments and retain current families.
Manages the center in the absence of the director to comply with all federal and state regulations and center policies, procedures, programs, and processes.
Assists the director in recruiting, hiring, and developing center staff.
Assists the director in planning work schedules, maintaining substitute lists, supervising staff, assisting in lesson planning, and evaluating staff performance.
Assists the director in ensuring appropriate teacher-child ratios and minimum state program requirements are met.
Accurately maintains required records on staff and children.
Effectively resolve problems related to the operations of the center as directed by the director and/or owner.
Attends all staff meetings, training sessions, meetings, and programs as requested by the director and/or owner.
Ensures the center provides a safe and healthy environment by frequent walkthroughs and scheduled cleanings.
Takes on specific responsibilities and/or projects as needed and delegated by the director and/or owner.

Skills & Abilities

Demonstrates integrity, honesty, and professionalism
Ability to problem solve and manage conflict
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
Excellent customer service skills
Ability to meet deadlines
Ability to work a flexible schedule consistent with hours of operation and ability to adapt hours to the needs of the business
Proficient in basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office
Commitment to complete annual state licensing and training requirements
Ability to balance multiple priorities

Qualifications

Education Required

Work Environment

Toddler Teacher Position

Responsibilities

Attend work regularly and on time
Be prepared daily to engage with and teach the children in your care
Create and maintain a warm, loving environment
Create weekly lesson plans that include a daily art activity and a monthly newsletter
Maintain CQI goals and child portfolios according to FOCUS requirements
Arrange the environment in a way that promotes interest and engagement in designated centers.
Use and fill out properly daily logs for parent communication
Organize and maintain change table supplies for the children; keep track of supplies dropped off
Adhere to diaper-changing policy (diapers are checked and changed every 2 hours at least); set up individual potty-training goals and plans with each family to accomplish the skill
Create and maintain a healthy form of communication with families and establish a solid relationship
Take all infant toddler training required; if obtaining a lead teaching position is desired, you must take ECECD 115 and possibly the assessment class.