Childcare Program Assistant Director / Director

Assistant Director

Job Description:

The Assistant Director is responsible for providing and maintaining a nurturing and educational environment for the Center and for the children in their care. The Assistant Director is also responsible for helping with the administration and day-to-day operations of the Center, including supervising other employees. The Assistant Director reports to the Director. This is a salaried position.

QUALIFICATIONS:

(Please note: The Assistant Director must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age to fulfill the requirements of a director-designee when the Director is not present on site)

Education/Certification:

Minimum: One (1) of the following conditions must be met:

A. A Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education or elementary education with a kindergarten endorsement and grades of C or better.

B. Any bachelor of arts or bachelor of science degree from an accredited college or university must include one (1) of the following:

a. Fifteen (15) credit hours in college level courses with documented content relating to the needs, skills, development, or teaching methods of children six (6) years of age or younger and grades of C or better.

b. A CDA.

c. A two (2) year associate’s degree in early childhood education from an accredited college or university, with a grade of C or better and a minimum of three (3) years of experience in an early childhood program.

Preferred: Any of the above, plus two or more years of child care experience

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 program, including working hours outside the Center’s regular hours of operation, as needed

• Experience supervising and directing staff

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

1. Plan and create of classroom environments conducive to learning and appropriate to the physical, social, and emotional development of students with an emphasis on language development and emergent literacy skills

2. Perform duties as planned by the Director

3. Assist in the screening and preparation of children to fully participate in program services

4. Implement the curriculum planned by the Director

5. Interact with the children in a way which conveys respect and nurturing

6. Support the social and emotional development of children

7. It will be the child care provider’s responsibility to play with children; this will often mean getting down on the floor to interact with them

8. Provide activities and opportunities that encourage curiosity, exploration, and problem-solving appropriate to the development levels of the children

9. Assist in the selection of books, equipment and other instructional materials appropriate for the Center

10. Maintain attendance records of children enrolled at the Center

11. Attend to the personal hygiene of each child in your care, including changing diapers or soiled clothing and washing hands

12. Maintain a safe environment based on safety standards set by the program

13. Help other staff in preparing meals for children as required following CACFP guidelines

14. Assist in the cleaning and straightening of the child care rooms at the end of the day, as well as putting away any outside equipment

15. Work cooperatively and effectively as a team member by communicating and contributing information on a continuous basis

16. Assist in the development and facilitation of interactive parent and child literacy activities

17. Maintain open, friendly, and cooperative relationship with each child’s family and encourage their involvement in the program

18. Continue professional development through attending workshops, conferences and other staff development

19. Demonstrate behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible

20. Supervise lead Teachers, Teachers, volunteers, and visitors

21. Assist in the orientation of new Teachers to the Center

22. Assist in the evaluation of Teachers at the Center

23. Assist in providing ongoing training to Teachers at the Center

24. Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Director

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBLITIES

Lead Teachers, Teachers, volunteers, and visitors

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.