Works under the general direction of the Director for Connected to Connect, Inc., which establishes program objectives. Responsible for developing and planning operational procedures to ensure a safe and healthy environment for children. Supervises a staff of 8-15 full and part-time childcare providers. Acts as a church resource promoting the Proverbs Place Child Care & Learning Center.
The Assistant Director, Child Development Center (CDC) is responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating developmentally appropriate curriculum for children in the Child Development Center as prescribed by the National Association for the Education of Young Children. The Assistant Director, CDC sets up the physical environment to meet changing needs, maintains a safe, clean, and pleasant environment, models and instructs other adults in best practice, and provides information to parents regarding their children as well as general child development information. The Assistant Director, CDC coordinates with the Director, CDC to enhance the quality of the program by sharing responsibility for staff supervision, programming, staff development, and maintenance of all licensing and accreditation requirements, as assigned. The Assistant Director, CDC assists in supervising and evaluating student performance in the Child Development Center.
MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Education: A BS degree in child and family development, recreation, early childhood education (ECE), or a closely related field is required.
Experience: Three years of experience as a classroom teacher is required. Supervisory experience is required. Experience working in diverse environments and/or with students from diverse backgrounds is preferred. Experience working with children from birth through preschool is preferred. Experience working in a child development center in an academic environment is preferred.
Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills are required. Excellent interpersonal skills are required. An understanding of early childhood growth and development and applying this understanding to appropriate activities is required. The ability to instruct adults and model appropriate interactions between children and their families is required. A general knowledge of nutrition, health, and first aid is required. The ability to develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds is required.
License: Certification for cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid are required or must be obtained within thirty days of employment.
Other: This position works with infants and young children and requires sufficient physical mobility and communication ability to interact with staff and children during the daily activities of the Center. This position lifts and carries infants and young children.
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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Ensures the goals and objectives of the children’s program in the Child Development Center are met by planning, implementing, and evaluating developmentally appropriate curriculum for children and instructing, modeling, and demonstrating appropriate developmental practices as described by the National Association for the Education of Young Children.
2. Manages the Child Development Center in the Director’s absence
3. Helps to coordinate the daily operation of the CDC to meet all health, safety, licensing, and accreditation standards.
4. Supervises the execution of appropriate curriculum for all age groups, develops a competent and effective staff for the children’s programs, supervises staff and students, provides orientation and training on departmental policies and program operations, assigns areas of responsibility or projects based upon expertise and/or qualifications, evaluates work performance, confers with teaching staff regarding children’s behavior(s) and learning needs, and recommends strategies to support the growth and development of all children.
5. Advises the Director, CDC, coworkers, and administrators of the status of ongoing programs and activities by assisting with attendance and Childcare Food Program records and preparing and submitting reports as required.
6. Assists the Director in interviews and recommendations for hiring teaching and service staff.
7. Discuss facility activities, policies, and enrollment procedures with parents.
8. Maintains professional competence and expands the knowledge base and ability of the children’s programs to serve its constituencies by attending professional development seminars, workshops, in-service training, and related activities, implementing appropriate program modifications, and sharing information gained from those professional activities with other professionals.
9. Participates as a member of the Early Childhood and Family Development instructional staff by supervising and evaluating student performance in the Center.
10. Contributes to the effectiveness of administrative management within the Child Development Center by attending all planning sessions and Child Development Center staff meetings as required, resolving special situations as they arise, participating in ongoing training regarding the program, children, and families, and assisting in planning and conducting activities such as special events, fundraising events, and open houses as requested.
11. Contributes to a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and development of skills to engage with other cultures or backgrounds.
12. Contribute to the overall success of the Child Development Center by performing all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
SUPERVISION
The Assistant Director of the Child Development Center supervises Teachers, Assistant Teachers, students, and assigned practicum students.
OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES
Professional Knowledge, Skill, and Technical Mastery
Knowledge of the principle's concept, practice methods, and techniques of an administrative, managerial, or professional field such as accounting or auditing, financial management, business administration, human resources, engineering, social sciences, communications, education, law, or medicine. Knowledge permits the employee to complete assignments by applying established methods to recurring types of projects/problems susceptible to well-documented precedents or to schedule, plan, and carry out precedented projects. Alternatively, knowledge at this level might also permit the employee to carry out precedented projects requiring considerable experience in specific areas within higher education. Knowledge at this level is typically acquired through a combination of formal education and/or training and experience that includes a requirement for a college degree in a specific technical or professional specialty along with significant related work experience. Alternatively, equivalent knowledge requirements at this level include a non-technical or general bachelor's degree requirement. Knowledge requirements generally also include a significant amount of related work experience and may include administrative or supervisory experience.
Supervisory Responsibility
Regular, but limited, supervision, training, or directing the work assignments of (a) small numbers of students, part-time or temporary workers, or (b) one or more permanent, full-time employees. The nature of supervision is largely confined to scheduling work and assigning tasks. Supervision at this level typically does not include a full range of supervisory responsibilities, and supervisory duties do not consume much of the workday.
Interactions with Others
The purpose of interactions is to advise or counsel others to solve recurring and structured problems and/or to plan or coordinate work efforts with other employees working toward common goals in situations where relationships are generally cooperative. Interactions are moderately structured and routine and may involve employees in different functions, students, and/or the general public. These types of interactions require normal interpersonal skills.
Job Controls and Guidelines
The employee carries out a group of procedures using the general methods and desired results indicated by the supervisor. Standard operating procedures, handbooks, and/or reference manuals exist for most procedures. Still, the employee must select from the most appropriate guidelines and make minor method adjustments. Unforeseen situations are normally referred to others for resolution. Assignments are related in function and objective, but processes and procedures, from one assignment to another. The employee uses diverse but conventional methods, techniques, or approaches based on the assignment. Employees in jobs at this level may perform work that is moderately complex but generally performed within a relatively narrow and specific functional area.
Managerial Responsibility
Work involves providing significant support services to others within and outside the CDC that substantially influence decision-making processes. Work activities are complex, and others rely on the accuracy and reliability of the information, analysis, or advice to make decisions. Work activities have a direct but shared impact on further processes or services, affect the overall efficiency and image of the CDC, and may have a material impact on costs or service quality within the cost center—incumbents may identify areas of need and develop proposals requesting funding to fulfill those needs.
Paid Holidays
Unemployment insurance
Workmen insurance
Social security benefits
Paid time off
