Assistant Director, Child Care Center
JOB SUMMARY
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and DUTIES
- Actively involved in center marketing and advertising activities including in person marketing, online marketing and creating referrals through word of mouth.
- Support school transportation and supervision needs. Supports in daily meal prep and meal serving to children.
- Primary person overseeing curriculum development, classroom management, lesson planning, lesson resources and materials ordering and distribution, and updating relevant electronic media at both centers.
- Submits new staff paperwork to licensing representatives for approval and maintains up-to-date human resources files.
- Supports staff training and development. Trains staff to plan and implement creative, developmentally appropriate programs for all children.
- Promotes teamwork by creating a positive and rewarding atmosphere where people want to come to work each day. Inspires others to excel; involves the team in decision making and consistently recognizes individual and team performance while maintaining a high retention rate for top talent.
- Develops and maintains strong working relationships with all State licensing authorities, approved vendors, and community contacts.
- Oversees the physical condition of the building and contents. Escalates staffing or center issues appropriately.
- Communicates clear priorities and relevant information in a timely manner throughout the schools. Creates a disciplined culture that is focused on flawless execution.
- Creates an exceptional parent/child experience using operational tools, excellent communication skills , and personal leadership. Anticipates their needs and considers the impact of all decisions and actions. Ensures management is available to greet parents during peak hours (6:30-9:00 AM and 4:00 -6:30 PM).
- Responds and follows up on all enrollment inquiries. Gives prospective customers tours of the facility and detailed information about Center philosophy, mission, core values, programs, and procedures. Responsible for keeping disenrolled customers to a minimum; determines reasons for dis-enrollments and addresses problem areas that contribute to student turnover.
- Represents and reinforces the brand in a positive manner through crisp visual presentation and quality of staff.
- Completes State requirements for approved continued education training of required clock hours during the licensing year.
- Supports and leads new marketing initiatives. Facilitates the learning and adaptation of all new programs and business imperatives, while upholding the values and integrity of the center.
- Ensures that the Center is presented as intended; ensuring that teachers can speak to the curriculum and what children are learning.
- Plans school’s activities and actively participates in team meetings, training sessions, open houses, family/community activities, and planning sessions.
- Performs regular observations of classrooms to provide feedback and direction that ensures the Curriculum is being utilized as expected and learning is accomplished.
- Actively manages the process for accreditation and maintaining quality standards and procedures.
- Ensures that quality control programs are sound and meet all State and Center requirements.
- All Other Duties Assigned.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $28,000.00 - $36,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
Experience:
- Daycare: 5 years (Required)
- Childcare: 5 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Directors License (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
