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Assistant Center Director-Early Childhood
Job Summary: The Assistant Center Director will provide direct support to the Center Director to ensure that all needs are met for the day-to-day operations of the center including oversight of staff in the absence of the director. Center operates Early Head Start and Head Start classrooms for ages toddler – fours, plus other year-round programming. The assistant director will work in tandem with the director to develop and enact quality protocols and processes for serving children and families and manage the program in a unified approach to create the best outcomes.
Job Summary: The Assistant Center Director will provide direct support to the Center Director to ensure that all needs are met for the day-to-day operations of the center including oversight of staff in the absence of the director. Center operates Early Head Start and Head Start classrooms for ages toddler – fours, plus other year-round programming. The assistant director will work in tandem with the director to develop and enact quality protocols and processes for serving children and families and manage the program in a unified approach to create the best outcomes.
Essential Functions:
- Function as a lead or assistant teacher in a classroom to meet ratio needs as assigned.
- Assist with creating and adjusting staff work schedules to provide proper coverage, developing daily break schedules, and accommodating requests for leave
- Organize and prepare child enrollment documents to ensure compliance
- Support the Director’s reporting requirements with data entry, gathering or manipulation
- Maintain a frontline contact with parents to meet their needs, answer questions and coordinate services in the absence of or in tandem with the Center Director
- Act as the center leader for staff and parents in the absence of the Center Director
- Assist in processing, documenting and filing various reports and information for children and classrooms
- Assist with and contribute to organizing staff events, meeting and trainings
- Act as liaison to parents and the community for promotion of the center and representation of the organization
- Assist the Center Director in maintaining records of the building’s administration in accordance with federal, state and local requirements
- Assist the Center Director in ensuring the program adheres to local licensing regulations
- Recommend quality enhancements, modifications or improvements to the Center Director to meet immediate and long-term needs
- Meet with the Center Director regularly to discuss the center needs and develop strategic plans for improving and maintaining quality
- Create a plan for continuing education with the Center Director annually to develop the position
- Other duties as assigned
Supervision Received: Reports to Center Director.
Decision Making: Latitude to make decisions for the most effective operations of the Academy with guidance and approval of Supervisor.
Knowledge and Skills Required:
Decision Making: Latitude to make decisions for the most effective operations of the Academy with guidance and approval of Supervisor.
Knowledge and Skills Required:
- Minimum education - A.S./A.A. in education or early education - or - National Child Development Associate (CDA)
- Preferred education - Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Early Childhood or Elementary Education, or related
- At least 5 years of experience as a childcare teacher including Early Head Start or Head Start programming and curriculum, minimum 1 year experience as an Assistant Director or comparable experience in similar field
- DCF 45 clock hours completed. Preferred: Florida Child Care Directors Credential
- Ability to pass required background checks and Level 2 fingerprint clearance (and maintain throughout employment)
- Fluent in English; preference will be given to qualified bilingual candidates
- Advanced understanding of local licensing requirements for health, safety and childcare center operations regulations
- Understanding of the rules and procedures for reporting suspected child abuse
- Understanding of the organizational and center rules and policies for documenting, managing and reporting child injury incidents and accidents
- Working knowledge of the center curriculum and how to implement and document
- Understanding of the contracts between the Center and funding partners, such as Head Start, Early Head Start, the Early Learning Coalition (ELC) of Pinellas
- Skill in managing and supervising staff in the role of Assistant and in the absence of the Director
- Skills in responding to and engaging with parents to address, concerns and questions and to minimize potential conflicts
- Current First Aid/CPR, including Infant and Child CPR, or willing to obtain upon hire
- Physical strength to lift and carry children and other items weighing up to 45 lbs.
- Use of the arms, legs, hands and feet or an LE-approved alternative accommodation that meets the needs of caring for children in a classroom, on the playground or in an emergency
- Ability to use computer software applications (Microsoft Word, Excel, Email client, Internet) in a Windows environment to communicate and maintain records
- Demonstration of good judgment, initiative, reliability, and trustworthiness
- Adherence to a code of conduct that includes professionalism, confidentiality, and respect and kindness in word, deed and action with all participants of the program including staff
- Willingness to learn, grow and contribute to the program and its success
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package (Range of $20.20 - $21.60 per hour)
- Medical, dental, vision, life insurance
- Paid time off (including 11 public holidays a year plus PTO)
- 403(b) retirement investment plan with employer match
Hours: Full-Time (40 hrs per week), year-round FLS Status: Hourly, Non-Exempt
All Learning Empowered employees are hired At -Will. No contract is implied or intended.
Learning Empowered is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Salary : $20 - $22