Early Childhood Assistant Director

Early Childhood Assistant Director
Are you interested in growing your career in the field of early education and care? Do you love teaching but also love the administrative aspects of running an early childhood program? Then we have the career for you! The Valley Opportunity Council’s Early Education department is hiring Assistant Directors for our Early Ed programs in Chicopee. This is an excellent opportunity to work for a well-respected non-profit agency that offers excellent benefits and opportunities to advance your career.

General Description: Work cooperatively with Supervisors in teaching, program planning and general operation of the classroom. Provide training and leadership to staff in cooperation with the Center Director. Assume responsibilities for daily operations of the Center in the Director’s absence. Provides direction and leadership in such a way as to nurture, create, and maintain an environment that is (1) free from discrimination, intolerance and harassment and (2) provide employees with equal access to opportunities for growth and advancement including professional development whenever possible.

Specific Essential Duties: (Administrative)

• Complete and maintain all paperwork for the classroom & center required to meet EEC regulations and program policies.
• Assist the Center Director with the development of curriculum, using Creative Curriculum Assist Center Director in ordering and allocation of educational equipment, materials and supplies. Create purchase requests for classroom educational equipment, materials and supplies
• Assist Center Director in daily program functions
• Maintain an attractive, sanitary and positive child care environment that ensures compliance with EEC regulations, NAEYC standards, and program policies
• Monitor teacher compliance with training requirements. Attend any and all workshops or training sessions mandated by VOC as well as those required by EEC.
• Provide meaningful family involvement experiences on a regular basis
• Administer medication to children as prescribed by a physician and in compliance with EEC regulations and VOC Plan for Administration of Medication
• Willingness to lift children and classroom equipment in an appropriate manner as needed
• Assist Center Director in coordination of VOC transportation for children using that service 2
• Keep Center Director regularly appraised of all issues and incidents concerning staff, parents and children
• Provide documentation of successful completion of First Aid, CPR and physical, as required by EEC regulations and VOC policies
• Work with Director to ensure educator progress in IPDP’s
• Facilitate monthly meetings with Classroom Team Leaders
• Perform monthly classroom observations and give feedback to teachers
• May be required to temporarily or permanently perform Assistant Director role at another center when deemed necessary for program improvement or to meet the needs of the department
• Onboard new staff as needed 80% of time spent in the classroom coaching and mentoring staff, 20% administrativePerform other duties as assigned by the Center DirectorSpecific Essential Duties: (Teaching when applicable)
• Care and protection of all children at the center. Report any changes in any child’s physical or emotional condition to the Center Director.
• Ensure classroom compliance and advancement in QRIS and NAEYC
• Ensure completion of ECERS, ITERS and SACRS in classroom
• Complete regular child assessments(ASQ) and progress reports (TS GOLD)
• Coordinate supports and services for special needs/behavioral needs
• Work with Center Director to make child referrals, as needed
• Oversee daily program functions in the classroom and center
• Participate in weekly planning meeting with classroom teachers
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Center Director
• Ability to lift children (up to 60 lbs.) and classroom equipment (such as dividers, playthings) in an appropriate manner as needed

General Requirements:

• Must have Lead Teacher qualifications and either have Director 1 or 2 certification or obtain this certification within one year of hire
• Must have BA OR Must be consistently enrolled in a degree program during both fall and spring semesters until BA degree is achieved (summer coursework is optional). Must submit proof at the beginning of each semester of enrollment and submit proof of successful completion at the end of each semester in order to maintain position.
• Ability to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations, where possible, may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks

Benefits:

• First 12 Months employees accrue 2 weeks of vacation.
• After 13 months, you begin to accrue 3 weeks of vacation.
• You accrue 2 weeks of sick leave each year.
• 30 Min Paid Lunch Break.
• 13 Paid Holidays.
• 9 additional paid days off
• Other benefits such as, medical Insurance, In lieu of medical insurance, VOC will provide the lowest cost contributed by the agency towards childcare reimbursement or other benefit products such as AFLAC products & Guardian Life insurance.
• Retirement plan available through Mutual of America, VOC will contribute 2% of your gross pay. If the employee wishes to contribute through employee deductions, he/she may contribute a minimum of 2% of their pay and the agency will add another 1%. Employees are also eligible to start the plan and contribute through payroll deductions after 30 days on the job.

Benefit Conditions:

• Waiting period may apply
• Only full-time employees eligible

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.36 - $24.96 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $22 - $25