Assistant Director

Job Description

Job Description

About This Role

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Experience working in an early childhood setting

Experience working with persons from diverse cultural and economic backgrounds

Must be flexible and adaptable to meet the needs of the children and the Center.

What You'll Do

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

1.Assist in the creation of a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to the physical, social, and emotional development of children

1. Perform duties as planned by the Director.
2. Assist in implementing the curriculum planned by the Director.
3. Interact with the children in a way which conveys respect and nurturing
4. Support the social and emotional development of children
5. Engage in active play with children; this will often mean getting down on the floor to interact with them
6. Provide activities and opportunities that encourage curiosity, exploration, and problem-solving appropriate to the development levels of the children
7. Maintain accurate and appropriate records for children.
8. Attend to the personal hygiene of each child in your care, including changing diapers or soiled clothing and washing hands
9. Maintain a safe environment based on safety standards set by the Center and state guidelines
10. Help other staff in preparing meals for children as required following the CACFP guidelines
11. Assist in the cleaning and straightening of the childcare rooms
12. Work cooperatively and effectively as a team member by communicating and contributing information on a continuous basis
13. Assist in the development and facilitation of interactive parent and child literacy activities
14. Maintain open, friendly, and cooperative relationship with each child's family and encourage their involvement in the program
15. Continue professional development through attending workshops, conferences, and other staff development opportunities
16. Demonstrate behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible
17. Perform other reasonable duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Director

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBLITIES

• Oversee and manage the day-to-day operations of the program, which include marketing, fund raising and public relations.
• Manage and direct a team of team members with supervision.
• Oversee program finances and ensure that all expenditures are in keeping with set financial plans.
• Work with management to ensure that business activities are related to the overall mission.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands:

Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written); ability to maintain emotional control under stress

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Ability to routinely lift children, move furniture in the classroom, and sustain long hours of active work

The aforementioned statements describe the general requirements for this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required. Other duties may be logically assigned as appropriate.

Requirements

• Valid Fingerprint Clearance Card
• TB Test within last year
• Must be able to pass background check
• High School Diploma/ GED
• 2 Years experience, minimum 1 year in admin/management.

Nice To Haves

• CPR/First Aide Certification
• Food Handlers or Food Managers Certificate

Benefits

• Paid Sick Time
• Paid Vacation
• Discounted Child Care