DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Review and approve timecards and monitor attendance and approve leave requests as submitted.

• Develop and implement daycare policies and provide training to all staff and parents/guardians.

• Develop and implement a procedure of addressing accidents, behavioral and health issues.

• Submit all purchase order request for review and approval of the CCAP Grant Specialist to ensure the expenditures are appropriate and within budget limits.

• Assist in completing USDA Food Reimbursement Program requirements.

• Prepare and submit monthly daycare activity report to the CCAP Grant Specialist as required.

• Provide assistance in the monitoring and supervision of the care and safety of children that utilize the daycare services.

• Develop and implement appropriate curriculum for all age groups that inspires the exploration of child(s) interest.

• Develop and implement a schedule of routine activities that include learning activities, rest and playtimes.

• Assist in providing teaching of appropriate curriculum.

• Provide review and monitoring of child/children progress/activity reports.

• Monitor all levels of age groups for indications of emotional or developmental issues and bring to the attention of the parent/guardian.

• Assist in introducing basic concepts of mannerisms by demonstrating the importance of sharing and taking turns.

• Assist in reading to children, playing games that incorporate good models of behavior.

• Provide assistance with menu development and meal preparation; monitor and assist in facilitating meals and snacks for children.

• Assist in developing daily hygiene practices (washing hands, brushing teeth).

• Review and approve age appropriate activities and learning programs.

• Assist in providing all levels of care of the children during times of limited staff and/or staff shortage.

Actively seek supplemental funding of available grants.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education with two (2) years documented work experience in childcare, management or supervisory field. In lieu of minimum education requirement will consider High School/GED Certificate with three (3) years documented experience in management, supervisory and oversight of infant and school age child care services.

• Solid knowledge of computer operations with Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) including experience with data collection and reporting instruments.

• Excellent verbal and written communication with active listening skills.

• Ability to maintain tact, courtesy, composure and flexibility when dealing with a variety of sensitive circumstances.

Pass contact or control of children background check at the federal, state and tribal level to include fingerprints; applicant must not have been convicted of child abuse/neglect or any violent crimes.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to promote good interpersonal skills and office etiquette.

• Demonstrate ability to work with a team and community members.

• Ability to practice and enforce confidentiality in all aspects of the Daycare Center and children served.

• Ability to demonstrate cultural sensitivity.

• Ability to work outside normal business hours as needed.

Ability to attend all required trainings and meeting as required.

NOTICE: