Child Care Assistant Director

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Assistant Directors play a very important role in helping develop the staff, site, and children by fostering a welcoming environment where all can thrive. This postion is a ministry role, the ideal candidate would have a passion for early childhood education, knowledge of developmental best practices and the ability to grow and nurture relationships with children and adults by sharing the love of Jesus.

Qualifications

Able to focus and think quickly with emergencies that may arise

CDA, Associate’s degree, or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education

Complete 24 hours of continuing education every year as required by NAEYC and Paths to Quality

Experience working in a childcare center

• Have an understanding of PTQ

Responsibilities

The Assistant Director also must be kind, patient, loving, and most of all love children

This position leads with strong leadership, able to manage a diverse group of children and employees, an effective communicator when dealing with staff, parents, and children

Helping manage staff when the director is not on site

Assist with training in the classroom and onboarding new hires

Interviewing potential daycare teachers

Ensuring staff communicates any concerns directly to admin staff

Ensuring staff is following state guidelines and practices

Being available to listen to parents and handle conflicts or issues

Manage staff files and recertification dates

Take payments and write receipts- this includes enrollment and vouchers

Assist with managing information from the App Procare

Assist in classrooms when needed to relieve teachers for bathroom breaks, lunches, and to sometimes serve as a substitute if needed

Lead a life group with team members

Help develop faith based lesson using our curriculum

Assist in Conflict resolution with staff members

Constantly monitoring staff/child ratios

Ensuring safety of the children at all times

Able to be adaptable and flexible with scheduling and policies

Staying calm in emergency situations and have an understanding of how to navigate and manage challenging bahaviors.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.50 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• How do you feel about working in a ministry?
• This position requires you to be available to open or close the site. Knowing this, are you available to work a flexible schedule?
• The pay range for this position is $17.50- $23 based on experience and education. Knowing this information, what is youre expected rate of pay?

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• Teaching: 3 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Otterbein, IN 47970: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $23