What are the responsibilities and job description for the Magic Dragon Children's Center Assistant Director position at Duxbury Public Schools?
The Magic Dragon Children’s Center is seeking highly qualified candidates for the position of Assistant Director. This is a full-time school-year position, including an additional two weeks of work during the summer prior to the start of the school year. The position is Monday-Friday, with varying hours between 7:00 a.m. - 5:15 p.m., for a total of 30 hours per week.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood/Elementary Education or related field
- EEC Director I/Director II qualification
- Previous administrative/leadership experience in a childcare or educational setting with demonstrated responsibilities overseeing childcare operations, including EEC compliance, quality assurance, and facility operations
- Professional demeanor and ability to calmly handle challenging/difficult situations with students, staff, and parents.
- Ability to multi-task and manage time effectively
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Google Suite.
- Experience with Procare Software and/or Unipay system is preferred
- Excellent communication, organization, and planning skills
Essential Functions of the Role:
- Assist in day-to-day operation of the Magic Dragon Children’s Center
- Supervise staff and oversee curriculum
- Ensure staff and student records are accurate and current and in compliance with NAEYC and EEC
- Communicate with children, families, school staff and administration
- Handle program registration process, account billing, recording of payments, payroll, program purchases, monthly newsletter, and program website
- Perform all other duties as deemed necessary and assigned by the Director of the Magic Dragon Children’s Center, the Director of Community Education, and the Superintendent of Duxbury Public Schools
Specifics:
- 30 hours per week, Monday – Friday
- Availability to work between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.
- School year position plus two weeks (64 hours) during the summer
This position is eligible to participate in the Town of Duxbury Benefit plans that include health insurance (25% employee contribution), dental insurance, life insurance, short-term disability,long-term disability, vision insurance, pet insurance, accident insurance, cancer insurance, critical illness insurance, prescription drug program, 529 College Savings plan, and an employee assistance program.
The Magic Dragon Preschool and Children's Center provides an educational-based child care experience to families throughout the South Shore. We recognize and respect individual differences and cultural diversity by offering a high-quality early childcare program. Our staff consists of highly educated and degreed early childhood teachers and qualified support staff. In a safe nurturing environment, we promote physical, social, emotional, cognitive and language development, while being sensitive and supportive of a family's child care needs. We are accredited by NAEYC (National Association of Early Childhood Education). "NAEYC is a professional membership organization that works to promote high-quality Our goal is to provide a happy, safe, learning environment that: Allows children to play and explore freely Develops positive relationships with others Fosters a strong sense of self and respect for others Promotes collaboration between home and school Encourages a sense of community Ensures that each child takes pride in his/her accomplishments Challenges every child to reach his/her potential Exposes children to all domains of development Prepares children for school readiness
