What are the responsibilities and job description for the Daycare Assistant Director position at Children's Playhouse Learning Center?
Job Description: Assistant Director
Reports to: Director
Job Summary:
Provides a safe learning environment and quality education programs for children. Responsible for effective operation of the child development center in the absence of the Director and/or Owner, which includes recruiting and managing staff, establishing and meeting enrollment and revenue objectives, providing ongoing communication with parents, and cost management of the Center.
Essential Functions/Job Responsibilities:
- Assists the Director in establishing an environment focused on quality, safety, and education by ensuring proper implementation of curriculum and maintaining the integrity of the program.
- Communicates clearly, concisely and accurately with parents, staff, other Center personnel, to ensure effective operations of the Center.
- Markets the Center by conducting visits to promote the Center and build new enrollments and retain current families.
- Manages the Center in the absence of the Director to comply with all federal and state regulations and center policies, procedures, programs and processes.
- Assists the Director in recruiting, hiring and developing Center staff.
- Assists the Director in planning work schedules, maintaining substitute list, supervising staff, assisting in lesson planning, and evaluating staff performance.
- Assists the Director in ensuring appropriate teacher-child ratios and minimum state program requirements are met.
- Accurately maintains required records on staff and children.
- Effectively resolve problems related to the operations of the Center as directed by Director and/or Owner.
- Attends all staff meetings, training sessions, meetings and programs as requested by the Director and/or Owner.
- Ensures the Center provides a safe and healthy environment by frequent walk-throughs and scheduled cleanings.
- Takes on specific responsibilities and/or projects as needed and delegated by Director and/or Owner.
Skills & Abilities:
- Demonstrates integrity, honesty, and professionalism
- Ability to problem solve and manage conflict
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
- Excellent customer service skills
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Ability to work flexible schedule consistent with hours of operation, and ability to adapt hours to the needs of the business
- Proficient in basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office
- Commitment to complete annual state licensing and training requirements
- Ability to balance multiple priorities
Qualifications:
- Experience as a Director, Assistant Director, or Lead Teacher in a licensed childcare center
- Previous supervisory experience or experience providing work direction
- Must have or be able to obtain a NM Driver’s License, CPR, and background clearance
- Knowledge of Childcare Licensing regulations
- Knowledge of Early childhood education curriculum
Education required:
Highschool diploma or equivalent. Pursuing a degree in early childhood education, child development, or related field, and/or CDA is highly desirable.
Experience required:
3 years of experience in a licensed childcare environment.
Work Environment
The work environment is primarily indoors with adequate lighting and temperatures with some exposure to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level is moderate.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Paid time off
Education:
- Associate (Required)
Experience:
- Daycare: 1 year (Preferred)
- Management: 1 year (Required)
- Early childhood education: 1 year (Required)
- Classroom management: 1 year (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Las Cruces, NM 88001 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15 - $25