Daycare Assistant Director

Descriptive Summary

The assistant director reports to the director and is expected to work closely with the director. The assistant director (AD) must have excellent communication skills and organizational capabilities, be able to effectively manage and assist staff as well as have an appropriate level of situational awareness to maintain the facilities and Weekday program as a safe and nurturing educational environment.

Summary of Expectations

The assistant director is expected to perform at a level that contributes to the well-being of students and families as well as staff. The AD would help ensure that all children are safe and nurtured educationally and spiritually. At Weekday, this involves:

● Providing leadership by example to Weekday parents and staff

● Keeping abreast of best practices in childcare

● Possess computer proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets and records management

● Build positive relationships with parents and children as well as other staff members

● Be able to work independently and cooperatively with other Weekday staff members

● Observe day-to-day operations and suggest ideas for improvement

Duties and Responsibilities

The assistant director shall take direction from and assist the director with the following tasks:

●Ensuring that daily staffing needs are met

● Approving any requests for leave (in the director’s absence) ● Purchasing supplies and other items as needed

● Communicating with parents

● Social media/public relations

● Special Event planning and execution

● Address parent grievances

● Implement and monitor any behavior plans using Conscious Discipline

● Assist with Payroll

● Assist with maintaining compliance with regulatory and reporting requirements

● Assist with proofing/printing handbooks, registration forms, emergency cards and other materials related to Weekday

● Assist with safety drills and other training programs

● Assist with local errands or staff development events

● Any other duties as needed

Educational requirements

The successful candidate must meet one of the following education/or experience requirements:

● Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Elementary Education, Child care, Special Education, Psychology (with emphasis on child psychology), or Family and Consumer Sciences (with emphasis on child development), or Family and Consumer Sciences (with an emphasis on child development), or equivalent degree from another child-related field or course of study.

OR

● Two year associate degree from an accredited community college in Child Development Technology with a minimum of 480 hours of practical training, supervised by college instructors, in a college operated child-care learning laboratory facility.

OR

● Two year associate degree from an accredited community college in Child Development Technology or child-care and two years paid experience in a licensed child-care facility.

OR

● Two years paid experience in a licensed child care facility, and either (1) a current Child Development Associate (CDA) credential from the Council for Early Childhood Professional Recognition (CECPR), or (2) a Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHA) Division of Early Childhood Care and Development (DECCD) Child Care Director’s Credential or MDHS OCY Child Care Director’s Credential, or (3) 24 hours credit with a “C” or better from an accredited college or university in courses specific to early childhood.

Certificates/Licenses

Letter of Suitability, Form #121 Director’s Orientation Training Certificate

Regulations & Licensing Training Certificate CPR/First Aid Traininig Certificate

Playground Safety Training Certificate

Pay: $17.00 - $19.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Childcare
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17 - $19