Daycare Assistant Position- Smith Elementary

ALAMANCE-BURLINGTON SCHOOL SYSTEM

POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION PURPOSE

The Daycare Director creates and updates program curriculum planning for the daycare program site, supervises and directly interacts with daycare assistants and children engaged in physical activities, prepares materials required to implement the planned daily activities and ensures that children are able to participate in group activities in a safe and supervised manner. The Daycare Director also directly works with parents of the children enrolled in the after school program for their assigned site for enrollment, payments, statements, updates, and performs clerical duties for the program.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of six (6) months experience working successfully with daycare/childcare programs
• Minimum of six (6) months experience working with children

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Experience working successfully with daycare/childcare programs
• Sufficient knowledge of processes for addressing behavioral issues and reporting them to proper personnel
• Demonstrated ability to work well with children, staff, parents and community
• Some understanding of school age needs and expectations
• Ability to engage children effectively in pre-planned activities and programs
• Ability to update and maintain student daycare enrollment, student daycare records and payments, and additional online clerical functions as needed

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or GED
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary as a Daycare Director

CERTIFICATION AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

• Must possess a valid driver’s license issued by the NC Department of Motor Vehicles

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Credits towards an Associate’s Degree/ or Associate’s Degree from an accredited institution in Early Childhood Education, Youth Development, or related area
• Spanish Speaking

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Program activity planning
• Plan and conduct daily activities for the children in the Program that contribute to the care, growth, and development of the children who attend the program
• Prepare materials required to implement the daily activity plans
• Manage the distribution and collection of games and materials used in activities
• Facilitate curriculum activities or areas to provide positive learning experiences for the children
• Supervise physical activities
• Participate with children in group games
• Enforce safety rules
• Intervene when children are likely to injure themselves or each other
• Ensure a staff member remains with the children at all times
• Prepare and maintain program materials
• Communicate with parents, daycare assistants, and principal regarding difficult individual child behavior
• Assist children with self-care activities
• Plan, order supplies, and assist with snack/meal service, including minor clean-up
• Attend required number of hours needed for professional growth annually
• Maintain a physical presence in the daycare spaces with the children at all times during program hours, except in the case of emergency
• Follow licensing and school procedures to safeguard the health and safety of the children in the program, which includes but is not limited to: hand washing, sanitary measures, playground safety rules, and rules regarding the use of supplies and equipment
• Update, maintain, and remain current in knowledge of the emergency file and emergency procedures
• Remain current with the tornado and fire procedures for the program schedule and assist in the supervision of required drills
• Interact positively with all parents and refers questions and concerns to the principal as appropriate
• Adhere to all licensing and School Age Care Environmental Rating Scale (SACERS) requirements 23.
• Update and maintain student enrollments, emergency and student information, as well accurate student attendance reports.
• Work with parents concerning student enrollment, behavior, accounts due, and daycare schedule in a professional manner that adheres to all ABSS and Board of Education policies.
• Communication with parents concerning dues owed for student enrollment and attendance.
• Collection and deposit of student enrollment fees according to the ABSS finance policies with the ability to deposit funds daily if needed as well keep clear and accurate records for reports and tax statements.
• Scheduling and working with daycare assistants and subs to ensure student needs are met in a professional, nondiscriminatory manner.

DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this position. They are not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and skills that may be required of the employees assigned to this position. This description may be revised by the supervisor, with HC review and approval, any time.