Assistant Director - Child Development Center

Salary : $27,510.00 - $50,905.00 Annually

Location : York County, SC

Job Type : FTE - Full-Time

Job Number : 171261

Agency : York Technical College

Opening Date : 01 / 09 / 2025

Closing Date : 1 / 26 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern

Class Code : : CB35

Position Number : : 118413

Normal Work Schedule : : Other

Pay Band : Band 3

Opening Date : 11 / 20 / 2024

EEO Statement : Equal Opportunity Employer

Agency Specific Application Procedures : : Please apply online, taking care to complete the state application with all work history and education. Incomplete applications will be disqualified and will not be reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application.

Veteran Preference Statement : South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

Job Responsibilities

York Technical College, a member of the South Carolina Technical and Comprehensive Education System, is a public, two-year institution of higher education that offers a variety of associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates. Through maximizing student success, the College seeks to contribute to the economic growth and development of York, Lancaster, and Chester counties and of the State.

The Assistant Director - Child Development Center performs the following functions : performs the following functions :

• Provides quality instruction, and maintains effective learning environment for children in assigned age groups / classrooms. Reviews plans and provides feedback to teachers in the implementation of established program protocols. Reviews lesson plans based on NAEYC guiding principles and objectives for each age group. Assists in selection of resource materials, textbooks, and designs materials for special needs. Provides on-going guidance in evaluation procedures needed to assess the developmental levels of children and ensure appropriate documentation of each child's growth and development. Supports Director in all aspects of DSS licensure, NAEYC accreditation, and ABC certification, to ensure appropriate documentation and implementation of standards.
• Assists in providing guidance for children in need or in conflict either emotionally or academically. Confers with parents on regular basis or in times of special need. Promotes family involvement. Cooperates with Director in referring families to resources and / or utilizing community resources, as applicable. Supports parent conferences on children's school adjustment, classroom behavior, learning styles, developmental levels and skills. Assists children in becoming aware of their roles as integral members of a group. Supports daily health checks; complies with mandate to report suspicions of neglect and / or abuse.
• Supervises and provides guidance to teachers and Early Care and Education program candidates. Provides feedback and assists in developing and completing performance evaluation for teachers. Works with Early Care and Education candidates, participates in special activities that promotes the Center or informs the community about the Center.
• Communicates and stays informed about children's progress and learning reports. Works within Center's budget and places orders as appropriate. Utilizes ProCare for accounting purposes.
• Assists with non-routine activities for children with special needs. Performs other duties as required including routine housekeeping tasks.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Comments

Applicants indicating degree(s) on the application may be required to provide unofficial copies of transcripts in the application process and official transcript upon hire.

Benefits for State Employees

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits

Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits

State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits

State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note : The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.

Do you have an Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field?

Do you have at least 3 years work experience in education or childcare programs?

Required Question

Salary : $27,510 - $50,905