Childcare Associate Director

Job Summary

Incumbent is responsible for providing backup support to the supervisor for all childcare facility operations to ensure that children have a safe and fun environment to learn and socialize with others; responsibilities will include hiring qualified child care staff, setting budgets for toys and supplies and proactively communicating with parents to accommodate their child’s needs.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop a curriculum and program, and work closely with the center’s teachers and staff, creating learning plans or programs to meet state and federal requirements and parent’s expectations.

• Oversee staff management including recruit, interview, hire and train staff, making sure that all background and fingerprint checks have been conducted.

• Manage facility to ensure that the facility is safe and well-stocked; including checking that safety equipment is available and working, removing hazards and ensuring the facility is always clean and orderly.

• Responsible to create, monitor, and manage all budgetary matters related to purchasing supplies, staffing and compensation, equipment, etc., within the parameters of the grant funding.

• Works with our Communications department to market the facility: There is much competition between daycare facilities, so the Child Care Director must have a marketing plan to promote awareness of the facility and its services.

• Assists with phases of developing and implementing UAII’s Child Development Program.

• Provides supervision and direction for educators, substitutes, and volunteers in assigned classroom.

• Serves as a back up to the Childcare Directory while they are out of office.

• Meets with parents and teachers to keep parents up-to-date on their child’s development and progress, including discussing ways to address any learning or behavioral issues.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications (Education & Experience)

• Bachelor degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE), or related field

• Four (4) years of experience working in ECE and/or administering a childcare program.

• Two (2) years of supervisory experience.

• Current First Aid/CPR certification

• Valid California Driver’s License

• A combination of experience, education, and training may substitute for degree requirements on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications (Education & Experience)

• Master degree in Early Childhood Education or related field

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• Six (6) years of experience working in ECE and/or administering a childcare program.

• Experience working with the American Indian/Alaskan Native community.

• Experience working with nonprofit organizations, community groups, and performance-based government contracts.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledgable of all federal, state, and local child/daycare laws and requirements.

• Knowledge of all aspects of operating a childcare facility from setting up the security system to creating the budget.

• Must have a good knowledge of child safety requirements and be up-to-date on first aid protocol.

• Knowledge of Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (PL93-638).

• Knowledge of Title V of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act (PL 94-437).

• Knowledge of the Affordable Care Act (PL 111-148).

• Strong understanding and sensitivity to American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) cultures and lifestyles, and work effectively with AI/AN population.

• Effective oral and written communications skills with sensitivity to lifestyles of targeted participants.

• Has solid leadership skills to keep staff motivated and resolve conflicts.

• Skills in operating personal computer using a variety of computer software (Microsoft Office, Adobe, Microsoft Teams, Zoom).

• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of client and personnel information, and comply with all applicable federal and state privacy laws, as well as UAII policy (HIPAA, HITECH, etc.).

• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with management, coworkers, and outside contacts.

• Ability to keep up with a fast-paced environment.

• Ability to learn and apply program/agency operating policies and procedures.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks concurrently and meet deadlines.

• Ability to interact with various people on various, and at times, complex issues.

• Ability to work independently as well as with teams.

Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here represent those employee encounters while performing the primary functions of this job. Normal office conditions exist, and the noise level in the work environment can vary from low to moderate.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and/or sit. The employee is occasionally required to walk, sit and climb or balance. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.

Conditions of Hire

• Eligibility to work in the US.

• Fingerprint clearance.

• Pass a post-offer drug test.

• Negative TB test result (annual requirement).

• Proof of vaccination against the flu (annual requirement).

• Proof of full vaccination against COVID, including a Booster.

• Valid CA driver's license, if driving for the company and/or a requirement of the position.

United American Indian Involvement, Inc. (UAII) provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment. UAII is a drug-free workplace and complies with ADA regulations. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

This Job Description describes the essential duties and qualifications. It is not an exhaustive statement of all the job duties, responsibilities, or qualifications; management has the exclusive right to alter or add to this job description at any time without notice. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional duties as assigned.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $72,844.00 - $109,266.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $72,844 - $109,266