FOUNDATIONS LEARNING CENTER ASSISTANT DIRECTOR JOB DESCRIPTION
Foundations Learning Center is a ministry of Queen City Church in Cincinnati, Ohio. An Assistant Director at Foundations Learning Center should possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, have experience working with Early Childhood Educators, and have a love for teachers, children and families. At Foundations, the Learning Center Director will determine the needs of the school, promise to keep it safe, build community, inspire growth, and bring the fun not only to our students and families, but to our staff.
Assistant Learning Center Director Responsibilities:
1. Daily operation of the Learning Center:
§ Manage the staff daily schedule including breaks, PTO and call outs
§ Develop and implement a plan for daily ratio monitoring
§ Develop and implement a plan for retention and attendance
§ Ensure that the property, facility, and equipment are well-maintained
§ Support the Curriculum Coordinator’s responsibility to coach teachers on implementing and adapting curriculum
§ Have ultimate responsibility for time punches, PTO requests and schedules in the payroll system (Paychex)
§ Generate and implement solutions to issues in classroom management, discipline, etc. with teachers; follow up to evaluate and ensure compliance
§ Develop a breadth of knowledge of Pro Care, the Center’s communication platform, train and hold teachers accountable for daily reporting requirements
§ Contribute to conversations regarding enrollment and class transitions
§ Participate in all family communication with the Family Engagement Coordinator (daily messaging, newsletters, notices, etc.)
§ Support the Learning Center Director in regular communication with the Business Manager (Franchisee) and Center Support team and members (Franchisor) through personal coaching and assignments in the Phase Portal.
2. Manage compliance with all state licensing rules and regulations designated by DECAL, Quality Rated and other accreditation agencies.
§ Participate in daily, weekly, monthly and annual licensing reports, inspections and drills (center-wide) at the direction of the Director
§ Coach teachers on best practices and licensing regulations
§ Report any facility maintenance needs to the Facilities Manager
§ Report any needed supplies/equipment to the Curriculum Coordinator
§ Lead teachers in Quality Rated training for annual evaluations
3. Manage staff in collaboration with the Preschool Administrative Team.
§ Support teachers in completing their annual professional learning plans, per Quality Rated guidelines, and participate in annual performance reviews
§ Participate in the planning and implementation of monthly staff meetings and as-needed, center-wide training
§ Coach individual teachers as it relates to their job performance in conjunction with the Director
§ Manage disciplinary actions with staff (warnings, write ups, etc.) in conjunction with the Director
§ Conduct first-round interviews and work with the Director on the placement and on-boarding of all new staff
§ Develop and implement a plan for teacher encouragement to include recognition of birthdays and anniversaries
§ Manage POD leaders
4. Serve on the Preschool Administrative Team.
§ Participate in weekly individual meetings with the Director to review assigned area of responsibility
§ Participate in weekly meetings with the Administrative Team to review immediate needs and calendar as a group
§ Participate in monthly whole-team meetings to share progress from individual areas of responsibility from Administrative Team members
§ In all ways work with the Administrative Team to align with Phase Family Learning Center’s mission, vision, ethos, culture and goals.
Learning Center Director Requirements:
- CDA, Associate’s Degree, or greater in Early Childhood Development or related field
- 40 Hour Director Training Credential
- Preferred of 3 years experience in this role.
- Minimum of 3 years of leadership experience
- Minimum of 3 years classroom experience.
- Agreement with the Statement of Beliefs of Queen City Church: https://www.queencitypeople.com/ourbeliefs
- Agreement with the Leadership Qualifications document (below)
- Strong leadership and administrative skills.
- Love for children, teachers and passion for teaching.
- No criminal record or child-related offenses.
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QUEEN CITY LEADERSHIP STANDARD
When someone has been given much, much will be required in return; and when someone has been entrusted with much, even more will be required. Luke 12:48
We believe that leadership is not about a title or position. It is an opportunity to serve the people that God has entrusted to us, and to play an influential role in guiding them on their spiritual journey. With every increase in leadership comes increased benefits—influence, development, specific training, access, opportunities, etc. On the other hand, with every increase in leadership also comes additional responsibility and accountability. We’ve done our best to articulate these expectations for leadership through our Leadership Standard—not to create an unattainable leadership standard of perfection—but to communicate the responsibility associated with any leadership role in Queen City Church.
The following are expectations of every person in a leadership role at Queen City Church, which includes any position on the Leadership Team, any ministry team of a Dream Team, any group leader, YTH leader, any teacher in any environment (kids through adults), and anyone on the worship team.
Again, the goal of these expectations is not perfection, but direction. The goal is that our hearts are always pointed towards Jesus, that we are always putting God first in every area of our lives, and that our target is to live according to God’s Word. This is a way of life measured by the heart and commitment of each leader at Queen City Church.
AS A LEADER IN QUEEN CITY CHURCH, I COMMIT TO LIVE, MODEL, AND BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE TO THESE STANDARDS:
● I acknowledge that I have made the decision to make Jesus the Lord and Savior of my life and have a personal relationship with Him.
● I am committed to growing and maturing in my personal relationship with God through consistently reading the Bible, prayer, fasting, Sabbath, and accountable relationships.
● I am committed to being planted at Queen City Church through consistently and faithfully attending church, attending/leading groups, serving, and giving/tithing.
● I am committed to always being teachable, always growing, and always getting better.
● I am committed to passionately supporting the mission, vision, and values of Queen City Church.
● I have read and am committed to upholding the Queen City Church Statement of Faith. As a leader in Queen City Church, I understand that it is ok to have a different personal belief, but it is not ok to promote, teach or communicate about that different personal belief in a divisive way.
● I am committed to supporting and honoring Queen City Church leadership in both speech and action.
● I am committed to pursuing unity in any/all circumstances and understand that any disunity or gossip could lead to removal of leadership.
● I am committed to working as a team, keeping a positive attitude, and having a servant spirit at all times.
● I am committed to no unwholesome talk but only what is helpful to building others up (Ephesians 4:29) at church, at work, at home, on social media, and in any/all circumstances.
● I am committed to making choices and living a lifestyle that is both Godly and above reproach. I understand that how I live my life as a leader impacts how others perceive Jesus. Although not an exhaustive list, this would include abstaining from dishonest gain, illicit use of drugs, getting drunk, pornography, cohabitation, sexual immorality outside of the New Testament definition of marriage listed in 1 Timothy 3:2 (i.e. any sexual activity outside of marriage; with marriage being defined as the uniting of one man and one woman in a single, exclusive, life-long union), or any intentional, unrepented cycle of sin. I will abstain from anything that would cause Christ to grieve and others to stumble.
● I will support the Queen City Church alcohol policy that there will be no church event or group with alcohol or centered around alcohol.
Pay: $56,000.00 - $58,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
