Assistant Director - Full-time

divdivdivdivdivpbr/pp style="text-align: center;"stronguAssistant Director/u/strong/pp id="isPasted"stronguJob Summary:/u/strong/ppThe Assistant Director reports to the Director and is responsible to support the organizationrsquo;s achievement of its mission and organizational objectives. The Assistant Director is accountable to act as the Director at times when the Director is absent from the center. The Assistant Director assists with the implementation of policies and programs related to child development and care, human resources, enrollment and finance, equipment and facilities, family and community relations, and record keeping.nbsp;/ppstrongunbsp;Essential Duties:nbsp;/u/strong/ppThe primary job duties and responsibilities for the Assistant Director include but are not limited to the following:nbsp;/ppstrongA./strong Ensures that all duties and responsibilities of the Lead Teacher is met in the absence of any Lead Teacher/ppstronguB. Administrative:/u/strong/polliAssist Director with scheduling staff in accordance with licensing requirements and site needs./liliProvide assistance in managing all aspects of employee relations for all teaching staff in the center, i.e. participates in pre-screening potential employee, conducts orientation for all new employees, and recommend terminations./liliSupport Director in efforts to increase and maintain enrollment at full capacity./liliAssist in reviewing performance of staff, substitutes, student teachers, and volunteers./liliSupervise, evaluate, counsel, and discipline all employees with regard to personal and professional conduct and performance./liliResponsible for meeting all licensing regulations, agency policies and procedures and Title 5.nbsp;/liliResponsible for accurate update of records including but not limited to: enrollment, meal applications, bank deposits, attendance cards, Center Track, incident reports, staff supervision, meal counts, daily log records for infant and toddlers, curriculum, child observations/portfolios, and parent participation./liliConducts monthly parent and staff meetings, and formalized in-service trainings according to staff development plan./liliConducts quarterly Parent Advisory Council meeting./liliMonitor and manage staff attendance, vacation time, TimeRack, etc., for efficient program operation./lilinbsp;/liliMaintains confidentiality of children, families and employees./liliMonitor facility service contractor (Ex: air conditioning, lawn care, building renovations, upkeep, etc.)/liliResponsible for recertification of the DRDP accuracy and implementation./liliSupport staff in updating NAEYC Program Portfolios/li/olol start="3" type="A"li style="font-weight: bold;"stronguHealth and Safety/u/strong/li/ololliProvides a pleasant, safe, and clean environment for children and staff that is conducive for learning and job satisfaction/development for staff./liliAssures that maintenance is completed in a timely fashion./liliAssures that fire and earthquake drills are conducted monthly./liliMaintains monthly health and safety checklist./li/olol start="4" type="A"li style="font-weight: bold;"stronguDirect Servicenbsp;/u/strong/li/ololliOver-see the implementation of developmentally appropriate curriculum and activities for children./liliUsing a team approach, over-see the implementation of individual goals and objectives that are set for each child through their IEP or of developmental assessment./liliWork with Lead Teachers and Clinic staff to observe, document, meet with families, and make referrals to appropriate services./liliGreets children, parents, staff and guests./liliMeets the individual needs and interests of children in relation to their cultural, social and economic background./liliProvides quality services to children and their families in accordance with NAEYC standards./liliEnsure compliance with all standards, agency philosophy, and Title V and Title 22 regulations.nbsp;/liliWork in classroom as needed.nbsp;/li/olol start="5" type="A"li style="font-weight: bold;"stronguFinancial/u/strong/li/ololliCollect all childcare and other incidental fees and verify accuracy of all deliveries./liliSupport Director in efforts to operate the program within the confines of the budget and make recommendations in conjunction with budget planning processes./liliUnder the guidance of the Director submit any request for petty cash expenditures with original receipts for reimbursement.nbsp;/liliMaintain inventory records of supplies and equipment./liliAssist Director in conducting parent and staff based fund raising efforts./li/olol start="6" type="A"li style="font-weight: bold;"stronguAgency Promotion/u/strong/li/ololliWork as a member of the agency team by promoting the mission and philosophy of FSA./liliParticipates in activities that furthers own professional growth.nbsp;/liliProvides accurate information. Gives tours of sites and classrooms./liliMaintains and encourages professional, positive, constructive communication with children, families, and staff./liliDevelops and maintains positive communication with public and private agencies (including school districts, regional centers landlords, etc.)/liliRepresents the Agency at community functions as needed./liliAssists other centers when requested./liliAll other duties as assigned by Program Specialists, Program Administrator or Chief Operating Officer./li/olpstrongunbsp;/u/strong/ppstronguCore Competencies/u/strongstrong:/strong/pul type="disc"liSkilled at social emotional relationships with staff, families, children and the community./liliProficient at promoting the mission and philosophy of the agency./liliAbility to work effectively with a diverse group of people./liliProvides excellent customer service to all staff, clients, and contacts of agency./liliAdvocates on behalf of all children, families, and staff agency./liliFundraises and seeks opportunities to optimize and increase agency resources./liliMaintains confidentiality of children, families and staff./liliParticipates in activities that further professional growth of self and staff./liliStrong oral, written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with people from a wide range of backgrounds./liliStrong computer skills./liliAll other duties as assigned by the Director and/ or Program Administrator and Chief Operating Officer./liliMinimum three (3) yearsrsquo; experience working in a Center-based Child Development program./li/ulpstronguQualifications:/u/strong/pul type="disc"liB.A. required in Early Childhood Education or related field, plus 2 years teaching and 2 years of supervision experience./liliMeet Title 5 and Title 22 requirements to qualify as a fully qualified site director including 3 units of administration and 3 units of infant care.nbsp;/liliPermit from the Department of Education at the Site Supervision level or higher./liliAble to bend over and lift 40 pounds/liliAble to stand three to four hours per day and to sit on the floor as necessary./liliCompletion of CCL Components 1amp;3./liliAbility to provide leadership, accept responsibility, work independently and set own goals in a professional manner./liliAbility to work on a variety of tasks simultaneously and able to work a flexible schedule, including some evenings and weekends./liliKnowledge of NAEYC criteria./li/ulpstronguOther Requirements/u/strongstrong:/strong/pul type="disc"liMust be 18 years or older/liliAbility to read and write English and to communicate at the level required for successful job performance./liliExemption free live scan clearance within 12 months (Department of Justice, FBI, and Child Abuse Index)./liliTB and Drug Test Clearance/Physician Statement of Health/liliAbility to work with disabled students./liliValid California Driverrsquo;s License and proof of auto insurance. Use of an insured, non-agency vehicle./liliCPR and First Aid Certificate (current EMS approved pediatric)./liliTravel as needed to agency, community and state functions/li/ulpstronguLicenses amp; Certifications/u/strongstrong:/strong/ppMinimum education and experience requirements as per Community Care Licensing and Title V standards (Childrenrsquo;s Center Supervisory Permit)/ppBA Degree in related field/ppCPR and First Aid Certificate (current EMS approved pediatric)./ppnbsp;/ppstronguPhysical amp; Mental Demands/u/strong:/pol start="1" type="1"liAbility to bend over and lift 40 lbs./liliAbility to stand three to four hours per day and to sit on the floor as necessary./li/olpnbsp;/ppFSA is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. nbsp;/ppbr/ppbr/p/div/div/div/div/div br/6:30 AM -6 PM Monday-Friday