**St Bernard Child Care Center Assistant Director**

** St. Bernard Catholic School - Omaha**

Not Sure Full-Time **Location**

**Name of Facility**: St. Bernard Child Care Center

**Address**

3604 N 65 St

Omaha, Nebraska

68104

**Submitted By**

**Name**: Lara Miller

**Email**: lmiller@stbernardomaha.org

**Description**

**Department:** Child Care

**Reports to:** Child Care Director

**Principal Duties and Responsibilities**

Complete on the job Orientation training with new staff (Following the NE DHHS training form)

Maintain the High Scope curriculum for all age groups (Train lead teachers in lesson planning, organize staff resource materials according to the needs of the curriculum, assist teachers with follow through of set lesson plans & help with changes)

Maintain center inventory including meal orders & consumable items

Communicate with vendors coordinating orders, deliveries, & possible pick-ups

Coordinate the CACFP program for the center (https://www.fns.usda.gov/cacfp/child-and-adult-care-food-program)

Coordinate weekly Staff Spotlight

Coordinate Monthly newsletter to go out to families & staff by the 1st of the month

Coordinate end of the day dishes & closing/cleaning the commercial dishwasher

Coordinate Scholastic Book order program

Collaborate with Director to maintain everyday operation of the center & ensure the center meets all required rules & regulations

Collaborate with Director to maintain center records for Fire, Tornado, & emergency drills; Radon & Monthly Playground Inspections according to DHHS licensing regulations.

Ensure the program & center are safe for children, families, & staff; confirming safety procedures set forth by Director are implemented

Communicate effectively in oral & written form with families & employees to ensure the needs of the children are being met

Nurture a positive atmosphere & maintain positive relationships with with children, families, & staff

Understand state of Nebraska staff to child ratios

Manage time while supporting many groups of children & staff

Assist Director with prospective family tours

Serve as the person in charge when the Director is not available

Support Director in dealing with employees or children in need of assistance

Follow all rules & regulations set forth in the employee handbookincluding physical expectations, dress code, etc.

**Requirements**

**Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities**

Must be able to multi-task, communicate effectively, and take initiative when the situation calls for it

Organizational Skills

Computer Skills

Clerical

Bookkeeping

Communication Skills in the written and verbal form

**Education and Experience**

Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development Associate Credential preferred, yet not required.

At least 5 years of experience in an early childhood setting required.

**Application Instructions**

Send Resume to Lara Miller at lmiller@stbernardomaha.org

Call (402)556-4161 with questions