What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Director - West Jordan position at ABC Great Beginnings?
ABC Great Beginnings is seeking a strong leader to join the elite team of Directors who run our childcare center.
The Assistant Director is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the center, including but not limited to:
- Supervise the program on an ongoing basis in all classrooms.
- Recruiting and training of teachers and other staff, and providing continued professional development.
- Manage all staff and schedules to cover enrollment and attendance.
- Recruit families who need care and maintain the maximum enrollment.
- Confer with any parent on policies and procedures and any concerns.
- Assure that all licensing standards are being upheld.
Requirements:
- Must have a minimum of CDA, NAC, or equivalent, and 5 years in early childhood education, and required courses for the Bureau of Child Care Licensing.
- Professionalism, sufficient maturity, and sound judgment to function in crises.
- Sensitivity to individual and group needs of children.
- Ability to supervise and create an atmosphere of positive and appropriate discipline for staff and children.
- Ability to communicate with parents effectively.
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Job Essentials:
- Ability to perform First Aid and CPR (with training)
- Ability to detect dangerous situations for children in groups.
- Ability to immediately run and retrieve a child who runs out of a door.
- Ability to lift 40 pounds.
- Ability to make quick, sound decisions concerning a child’s safety.
- Ability to stay awake and alert for the duration of a workday.
- Ability to drive a vehicle (if required by the job you are applying for) safely and effectively without impairment.
- Ability to provide an environment that is physically, mentally, and emotionally safe and stable for the children in our care.
Benefits and perks:
- Reduced cost of Childcare
- Free Meals
- Health Benefits
- Flexible Schedules
- Training and Support
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16 - $18