Assistant Director of Childcare - Bristol, TN

Summary

Job Purpose:              Works directly with the Director of Childcare in assuming responsibility for the daily operation of the YWCA Children’s Center

 

 

 

 

 

General Requirements

 

• Works in a safety-conscious manner which ensures that safe work practices are used in order not to pose a risk to self or others in the workplace. Reports any safety violations or hazards to supervisor.
• Complies with YWCA policies and procedures and local, state, and federal regulations
• Adheres to policy on Drug Free Workplace
• Interacts in a tactful, diplomatic, and humanistic manner with children, families, visitors, volunteers, and co-workers to provide a safe, efficient and caring environment which ensures self-respect, personal dignity, rights and physical safety of each person.
• Maintains a dependable attendance record and adheres to standards of cleanliness, grooming, hygiene, and dress code
• Takes positive action to ensure equal opportunity in the conduct of all business activities without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, age, national origin, disability, citizenship, veteran status or any other legally protected category.

 

Physical and Mental Demands

 

• Walking, standing, talking and hearing. Supervision requirements by the State of Tennessee Licensure Rules states that an employee must be able to hear the child at all times, must be able to see the child with a quick glance, and must be able to physically respond immediately.

 

• Ability to lift 40 pounds

 

• Ability to remain alert and energetic for 8 hours or more

 

• Agility to move quickly to keep pace with toddlers

 

• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written)

 

• Ability to maintain emotional control under stress

 

 

 

Travel

• Minimal. Some travel from facility to facility and trainings.

 

Other

 

• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Duties

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

           The Assistant Director of Childcare performs all of the following:

 

Program Management and Development

 

• Ensures the YWCA Children’s Center operates within the guidelines of the State of Tennessee Department of Human Services licensure rules.

 

• Assists the Director in training and supervising employees in a manner necessary to implement the goals and meet the needs of the YWCA Children’s Center.

 

• Maintains the required documentation and records on all children enrolled in the program and on all childcare staff members. 

 

• Maintains enrollment following State of Tennessee guidelines and YWCA goals.

 

• Maintains records required by the Fire Marshall, Food Services, Social Services and the Licensing Rules. Conducts all required emergency drills to include but not limited to, storm/tornado drills as required and fire drills monthly.

 

• Ensures that facilities and equipment are maintained to meet appropriate health and safety codes.

 

• Meets with fire, sanitation, and licensing officials as they make their annual inspections.

 

• Assists the Director in developing and maintaining a current working handbook to inform parents of all aspects of the program.

 

• Assists the Director in preparing topics and materials needed for monthly staff meetings.

 

• Actively participates in and contributes to monthly staff meetings.

 

• Conducts staff meetings in the Director’s absence.

 

• Updates childcare bulletin boards with relevant and timely material.

 

• Assists in planning and executing successful YWCA Children’s Center events throughout the year.

 

• Informs staff and parents of all activities, changes, and special events by verbal communication, newsletters, memos, parent meetings, or whatever means necessary. 

 

• Conducts parent conferences.

 

• Responsible for the ordered arrangement, appearance, decor, and learning environment of the classroom.

 

• Performs scheduled classroom inspections for maintenance and cleanliness.

 

• Develops and maintains a resource base to provide staff with appropriate materials to accomplish goals.

 

• Maintains cooperative efforts between the program and the community.

 

• Maintains ties with professional organizations in the field of childcare.

 

• Schedules and manages childcare staff work week.

 

• Reviews all activities and lesson plans submitted by childcare staff.

 

• Attends required professional development to meet Tennessee licensing requirements.

 

• Treats staff, children, parents, families, and caregivers with dignity and respect.

 

• Maintains confidentiality regarding staff, children, parents, families and caregivers.

 

• Assists the Director with tours and providing program information to visitors.

 

• Assists the Director with Volunteer Management.

 

• Assists Childcare Director and Director of Licensed Programs with all aspects of State of Tennessee Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS).

 

• Reports Childcare attendance hours.

 

• Prepare, submit and distribute scholastic book orders.

 

• Assist with website and social media content and pictures, as requested.

 

• Assumes Cook responsibilities during vacation and absences.

 

• Assumes Lead Educator/Educational Assistant responsibilities as necessary.

 

• Conducts weekly checks of all center medications, diaper creams, and sunscreens to ensure all medications are properly labeled, the appropriate paperwork is on file and items are removed as appropriate prior to or upon expiration.

 

 

Employee Development

 

• Directs and encourages staff development in all areas of scheduling and curriculum, including age-appropriate activities, meal and snack preparation, child welfare and special event planning.

 

• Provides training and general development for staff.

 

• Assists the Director in supervising the teaching staff and in ensuring the smooth coordination of all classroom activities and staff and student interrelationships.

 

• Assists the Director in teacher/training activities, teaching demonstrations, and staff evaluations.

Requirements

General Requirements

 

• Works in a safety-conscious manner which ensures that safe work practices are used in order not to pose a risk to self or others in the workplace. Reports any safety violations or hazards to supervisor.
• Complies with YWCA policies and procedures and local, state, and federal regulations
• Adheres to policy on Drug Free Workplace
• Interacts in a tactful, diplomatic, and humanistic manner with children, families, visitors, volunteers, and co-workers to provide a safe, efficient and caring environment which ensures self-respect, personal dignity, rights and physical safety of each person.
• Maintains a dependable attendance record and adheres to standards of cleanliness, grooming, hygiene, and dress code
• Takes positive action to ensure equal opportunity in the conduct of all business activities without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, age, national origin, disability, citizenship, veteran status or any other legally protected category.

 

Physical and Mental Demands

 

• Walking, standing, talking and hearing. Supervision requirements by the State of Tennessee Licensure Rules states that an employee must be able to hear the child at all times, must be able to see the child with a quick glance, and must be able to physically respond immediately.

 

• Ability to lift 40 pounds

 

• Ability to remain alert and energetic for 8 hours or more

 

• Agility to move quickly to keep pace with toddlers

 

• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written)

 

• Ability to maintain emotional control under stress

 

 

 

Travel

• Minimal. Some travel from facility to facility and trainings.

 

Other

 

• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Nice To Haves

CDA or degree in related field

Benefits

• vacation
• retirement
• holidays
• discounted childcare
• discount at Bristol Bridal