Job description

Job Skills

Duties include supervision of children, staff and facility, curriculum planning and presentation, record keeping and budgeting, communication, and other tasks necessary for the successful operation of the center. As part of this position’s duties, Asst. Director will assume the supervision of the daycare center, for a short or extended period of time, in the absence of a center’s Director.

Leadership experience and excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Self-motivated with ability to problem solve and make decisions independently.

General computer literacy.

Knowledge of KDHE Licensing regulations

CHILD SUPERVISION

The Asst. Director will work regularly supervising children in large and small groups, and will give individual attention to children as needed.

The Asst. Director will be aware of the children’s health and safety at all times.

In the absence of the Director, the Asst. Director will assume supervision of all children present and perform all duties associated with this responsibility.

STAFF SUPERVISION

Under the supervision of the Director, the Asst. Director will show leadership supervising the daily work of other adults in the center.

The Asst. Director will ensure that all adults working in the center maintain good workplace safety practices.

In the absence of the Director, the Asst. Director will assume supervision of all center staff and perform all duties associated with this responsibility.

Asst. Director will supervise all daily and weekly tasks including reviewing staff and children’s schedules, observing classroom management, and overseeing curriculum implementation.

CURRICULUM PLANNING AND PROGRAMMING

The Asst. Director will show leadership in curriculum planning, ensuring that planned curriculum and other center activities are based on the assessed needs and interests of the children enrolled in the center.

The Asst. Center Director will prepare meals and snacks as necessary.

The Asst. Center Director will help children maintain good behavior, using positive and preventive methods.

The Asst. Center Director will present curriculum to children on a regular basis.

In the absence of the Center Director, the Asst. Center Director will assume supervision of the center’s program, and perform all duties associated with this responsibility.

FACILITY MAINTENANCE

The Asst. Director will, as part of his/her regular duties, make every effort to keep the child care facilities, both inside and outside, and all equipment, materials and supplies, clean, safe, and well maintained at all times.

PROFESSIONALISM

Asst. Directors will attend all regular center staff meetings.

Asst. Directors are expected to be punctual and very flexible in their work schedules and assigned duties.

Asst. Directors understand that their workplace assignment is determined by the Director.

Asst. Directors are expected to be knowledgeable of and able to work with the diversity of cultures present in the families that will use the center.

Asst. Directors are expected to perform their duties with a good attitude and professional manner at all times.

Asst. Directors are expected to understand that there may be changes, unexpected occurrences, and possibly crisis in their work environment, and that they will be expected to deal with these in a professional manner.

Asst. Directors are expected to assume the duties of a Director in their absence.

Asst. Directors will perform all duties and tasks as assigned or that are necessary for the safe and orderly operation of the center or agency.

OFFICE DUTIES and RECORD KEEPING

The Asst. Director may be assigned regular duties in this work area and will assume responsibility for these duties in the absence of the Director.

Perform general office duties daily including reading mail and email, making and receiving phone calls, filing documents, managing database systems, and assisting director in other office activities.

Assist director in supervising all daily and weekly tasks including reviewing staff and children’s schedules, observing classroom management, and overseeing curriculum implementation.

COMMUNICATION

The Asst. Director will establish and maintain good communication with all the diverse families using the center.

The Asst. Director will maintain good communication with all members of their center’s staff, agency administration, and office staff.

The Asst. Director will establish and maintain good communication with all school personnel, visitors and community members.

The Asst. Director will represent the center in the absence of the Director.

Other duties as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Associates in Early Child Development or CDA

Director’s Certification

One year as an Asst. Director

Health Assessment

Tb Test

CPR/First Aid

Fingerprinting with KBI

Background Check

Must be able to lift and carry 40 pounds

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $13.00 - $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Childcare: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Required)
• Child Development Associate Certification (Required)
• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: One location

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