Full Job Description
Our Childcare Center is seeking applicants for a full-time (40 hours per week) Assistant Director position. As the Assistant Director, you will assist in overseeing the day-to-day operations of our center while demonstrating exceptional professional conduct and ensuring the a safe, happy and stimulating learning environment for children.
In order to qualify for the position, you must meet Office of Licensing NJ requirements.
Applicants should possess:
- Experience working with children
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to multitask
- Bachelors degree
Responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to the following:
- Assisting in the overseeing of the day to day operations and providing exceptional care for children ages 6 weeks to 13 years
- Ensuring adherence to all requirements of N.J.A.C. Manual of Requirements for Child Care Centers
- Creating positive relationships with all staff members through daily interactions
- Assisting in the scheduling, supervising, observing, evaluating, and training of staff
- Assisting in recruiting, interviewing, hiring applicants and in training new staff members
- Assist in planning weekly academic calendars, themes and topics to create monthly calendars
- Assist in approving weekly lesson plans
- Ensuring the implementation of a developmentally appropriate curriculum
- Assist staff in arranging continuing education opportunities
- Assist in keeping supply inventory and ordering supplies
- Assist in conducting tours of the center
- Creating positive relationships with all parents through daily interactions
- Assist in sending notifications to parents and maintaining regular correspondence
- Addressing and documenting any concerns or incidents regarding children, parents, and/or staff
- Assisting in classrooms as needed
- Closing the center at the end of the day
Pay: $51,000.00 - $52,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
Work Location: In person
