Assistant Center Director

**_Position Summary:_** The Center Director and Assistant Center Director are responsible for the total operation of the Center, in accordance with current state licensing regulations, national accreditation criteria and agency policies.

**_ Qualifications:_** **A bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, or related field is desired. Eight or more years of progressive experience and responsibility in childcare or early childhood education are preferred. Although, a minimum of an associate degree in early childhood education and at least 5 years’ experience in a leadership role required.

**_ Job responsibilities:_** Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following general areas:
**Center/Program Quality**: Exhibits knowledge of components of developmentally-sound programs while providing support and improving all areas of the center.

**Health and Safety**:Possesses thorough knowledge of safety procedures while maintaining a safe and clean indoor and outdoor learning environment.

**Leadership**: Provides guidance and motivation to accomplish center and agency goals

**Management**:Prioritizes time to effectively accomplish necessary and meaningful results through the demonstration of organization and productivity.

**Decision Making and Problem Solving**: Identifies problems and recognizes symptoms, causes and alternate solutions and utilizes available resources to make timely decisions.

**Communication**: Uses effective interpersonal communication when listening to staff, children, and parents and delivering personal opinions.

**Interactions**: Builds a positive rapport with parents, staff, and children

**Financial Management**: Ensures all financial reports are timely and accurate with staff hours, wages, and billing for parents.

**Marketing**: Positions center in community to build awareness and re-enforce reputation and increasing enrollment.