South Childcare Assistant Manager

Position Title:                 South Childcare Assistant Manager                                                          

Status:                               Full Time, Hourly                                                                                                     

Department:                   Childcare

Reports To:                      Childcare Manager

Date:                                  4/14/2026

Summary:  The Assistant Manager serves as the backup to the Childcare Manager and is knowledgeable about all licensing requirements, addressing behaviors and maintaining ratios. Professionally represents the policies and procedures in all interactions. Fluent with age-specific knowledge in accordance with the Center’s philosophy and policies. 

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Ensure EmBe brand, mission, vision, and values are reflected in all interactions.
• Actively embrace a culture of empowerment and an attitude of honesty and mutual respect.  Maintain professionalism, take responsibility for actions and mentor positive behaviors to teachers, children, coworkers, and customers.
• Assist in supervising and monitoring daily activities, ensuring the safety and well-being of children and staff.
• Help coordinate and manage childcare center staff, including scheduling, task assignments, and providing support and guidance.
• Enforce center policies and procedures related to childcare, health, and safety.
• Maintain open and effective communication with parents or guardians, addressing concerns and providing updates.
• Maintain accurate records of attendance, health, and developmental progress, ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Oversee safety procedures, conduct drills, and monitor health and hygiene standards.
• Ensure compliance with local and state licensing requirements and regulations.
• Assist with budgeting, monitoring expenses, and managing financial resources efficiently.
• Support staff training and development to enhance their childcare skills and qualifications.
• Assist in resolving conflicts among staff members or children, promoting a positive work environment.
• Be prepared to handle emergencies and follow established procedures for reporting and responding to incidents.
• Assist in ideas to increase enrollment, provide tours to potential clients, and maintain a welcoming atmosphere.
• Contribute to improving the center's operations to enhance the quality of care and services provided.
• Short-term absence planning for Manager
• Support Curriculum rollout and implementation 
• Serve in ratio where needed and while assessing programming quality in each classroom. Provide room coverage and staffing direction in the absence of Manager. Maintain appropriate staff to child ratio, advise when staffing and children must move based on ratios.
• Maintain confidentiality of children and family information.
• Collaborate with teachers to create positive classroom environments, routines and behavior management strategies.
• Participate in recommended professional development training opportunities and adhere to licensing standards.
• Demonstrate initiative and propose ideas to demonstrate high level of problem-solving skills.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• CDA, associates helpful. Bachelor’s degree in early childhood/elementary education preferred.
• Previous business or management experience
• General knowledge of children’s growth and development.
• CPR and First Aid training.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Minimum age of 18 years.
• No substantiated history of child abuse or neglect.
• No staff member or volunteer will have a felony conviction on record within the past five years.
• No staff members name will appear on the sex offender’s registry

Physical Demands:

• Ability to see, speak, and hear
• Frequent standing and walking
• Frequent use of hands and arms
• Occasional lifting of 20 to 40 lbs.
• Occasional need to climb, balance, kneel or crouch

Work Environment:

• Work is primarily performed in an indoor classroom environment.  Occasional outdoor exposure when weather permits.
• Noise level is moderate to loud due to equipment and children.
• Routine exposure to household sanitization and cleaning chemicals

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.