Assistant Director of Daycare

Bilingual - The Assistant Director is a full-time position (30-40 hours – hourly) that is responsible for assisting the Director in the day-to-day business operations and supervision of a licensed childcare center for children ages 3 months - to 5 years old. The Assistant Director provides support to the GDLC leadership team and teaching staff, always doing this in a positive and professional manner. The Assistant Director assists with maintaining all child and employee safety, health, and security standards as part of the policies and procedures. The Assistant Director will support the Director in delivering positive results.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Growth & Profitability

• Conduct tours of GDLC center and consult with prospective families to promote the values, culture and goals of GDLC

• Reports to the Director any staffing issues, client issues and damaged materials

Operations, Licensing and Accreditation

• Alongside the Director, assists in overseeing the center's operations. Helps welcome and train new staff.

• Ensure staff are following company policies

• Assists the Director in the management of the program

• May have responsibilities related staff management

• Oversees administrative tasks such as: classroom sign in/out daily sheets, food menu

• Confirm that all classrooms have a weekly lesson plan and sign off on them

• Informs Director of required supplies to promote an efficient and organized work and learning environment.

Lead and Manage Staff:

• Acts as a role model for staff by following and supporting company policies, dressing professionally, and be accountable to their work schedule.

Manages Teachers with requirements Observations Lesson plans

• Maintain a productive, positive, dynamic, engaging and fun working environment, and openly welcome employee feedback and ideas. Encourage peer collaboration.

• Ensures the company core values are upheld and aligns everything with them:

• Models and leads staff based on our company's internal culture vision of: Live and work with purpose and passion. Build a joyful community together where each of us matters. Always deliver our very best

Family Experience & Satisfaction

• Ensure all families enjoy and appreciate the learning center’s culture, environment, services, and staff.

• Supports family engagement projects;

• Assists in planning and execution of events that provides for parental/guardian interaction with the Centers team

Cleaning and Sanitation

• Assists with the ongoing safety and cleanliness of the facility so all interior and exterior maintenance and service procedures are completed in a timely manner.

• Assists with ensuring all operating procedures are followed to maintain standards of cleanliness required.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

Qualifications and Education

• 2-year degree in general studies or Early Childhood Education (preferred);

• Prefer two or more years’ experience in the childcare field. Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a leadership position.

• Must meet DCFS licensing requirements as required for an Assistant Director.

Physical Requirements

• Proof of a physical examination within the last six months, which includes a tuberculosis test by the Mantoux method.

• Comply with other background checks as required by OEC and BCIS Agency

• Completion of Drug Screen.

Additional Duties

• Provides back-up in classrooms as necessary. (breaks, Lunch breaks, staff needs);

• Provides phone support in office.

• Office support projects such as manuals, handbooks, copies, laminating.

• Typing, filing, run errands.

• Restock of supplies, notify the Director of items to order.

• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• Meet professional obligations through efficient work habits such as meeting; deadlines, honoring schedules, coordinating resources and meetings in an effective and timely manner, and demonstrate respect for others.

• Cross train on other office duties to provide back up as needed and for future growth.

• Knowledge and experience with the basic principles of child development.

• Spanish-speaking is a plus.

• Personal qualifications as required for Day Care Centers: emotional maturity, willingness to cooperate with the aims of the program, respect for children and adults, flexibility, patience, good personal hygiene, and physical and mental health which does not interfere with responsibilities.

• Attend staff training and meetings, as required.

• Complete timely and accurate time sheets.

• Successful experience working in a team setting.

• Ability to present a positive image of the organization to members of the community.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $25.00 - $28.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)
• Office management: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25 - $28