Assistant Director

Qualifications

•  CDA or three years child care experience in a licensed facility 
  

Experience

• 3-5 year working experience as a childcare worker and/or as a director/program director in a licensed day care center

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Knowledge of  early childhood development
• Knowledge of education or business administration
• Knowledge of United States Department of Agriculture Child Food and Nutrition standards.
• Knowledge of basic computer operations.
• Ability to efficiently utilize computer office software. 
• Ability to communicate clearly with teachers, managers, directors, kitchen, and other personnel.
• Ability to accurately complete all required data reports and forms. 
• Ability to supervise and manage staff. 
• Ability to develop and maintain a professional working rapport with internal and external entities and individuals. 

General Management

Comply with all requirements of State of Alabama Childcare Licensing Rules. Coordinate the licensing of the Center in accordance with Alabama Department of Human Resources to ensure no lapse in licensing. Assure consistent compliance with all State of Alabama Minimum Standards, including maintenance of annual fire, health, and other inspections. Make recommendations to the Executive Director and Board regarding policy changes. Provide reliable, accurate, and timely information about the Center to interested parties. Comply with all Board policies including attendance, confidentiality, and safety. Represent the Center in a professional, courteous, and positive manner at all times. Promote a positive, caring climate for learning, staff, students, and parents. Deal sensitively and fairly with person from diverse cultural backgrounds. Communicate effectively with staff, students, and their families. 

Assistant Director will assist with developing lesson plans for preschool classes, aiding teachers as needed, assisting with front office duties, greeting parents, creating bulletin boards, assisting staff to ensure the building (classrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, lunchroom, and office areas) and playground areas are clean. 

Contact lawn service to schedule bi-weekly lawn care. 

Report needed repairs to director to ensure repairs are done in a timely manner. 

Attend required trainings

Complete required certifications and training per DHR and GPCDC. 

Facilities Management

Assure that the center's physical facilities comply with local, state, and federal laws and are a safe and appropriate environment for children. Complete review of local, state, and federal laws regarding safety requirements and inspection and certification procedures on a regular basis, and ensure that the center complies with those requirements.

Instructional Management

Assist the director maintain high quality childcare standards based on developmentally appropriate practices. Assist the Center Director work with qualified center staff and the Office of School Readiness to develop an appropriate curriculum and ensure that it complies with state and federal requirements. 

Personnel Management

Assist the center director manages all staff of the Child Development Center, including substitutes, volunteers, teachers, auxiliary teachers, teacher aids, assistants, administrative staff, and custodial staff. In conjunction with the Executive Director and Board, the director develops job descriptions, interviews candidates, maintains staff development and education, and, if necessary, managing disciplinary processes.  Assist the Assistant Director oversee the orientation and training of all new staff (including substitutes and volunteers). Assist the director to ensure that all staff meet the requirements for their jobs; ordering staff background checks and reference checks and confirming that necessary licenses are valid. Assist the director to ensure all staff maintain their continuing education and training requirements as well as maintaining own qualifications completing continuing education courses each year, in addition to other requirements. P

Financial Responsibilities

Assist the director to ensure center remains in budget. 

Record Keeping

Assist director with maintenance of inventory of required reports and records assuring that all records are completed accurately and in a timely manner. Review Daily Required Record for attendance and meal service for students. Review monthly USDA/ALSDE forms with the cook and other staff communicating any deficiencies and correction actions as needed. 

Assure that all parties complete required records for classroom operations. 

Other duties as assigned

Benefits

One week paid Vacation, Twelve days sick leave, Paid holidays, built in center closures  

Bonus Opportunity: The Assistant Director has the opportunity to earn an annual bonus of up to $2,5000. Bonus amount is based on annual performance appraisal and enrollment.