Child Care Center Assistant Director

Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Child Care Center Assistant Director to join our team. This leadership position plays a crucial role in supporting the Executive Director in managing the daily operations of our two child care centers. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in early childhood education, CT Licensing Regulations, and NAEYC Guidelines, with a commitment to fostering a nurturing and educational environment for children.

Responsibilities

Under the leadership of the Executive Director, the Assistant Director will:

• Maintain an effective team through coaching and mentoring
• Maintain an environment of respect, confidentiality and cooperation among staff.
• Support staff in providing for the physical, emotional, social and educational needs of the center's children.
• Monitor data with the Business Manager and Health Consultants.
• Work in conjunction with Executive Director in maintenance of NAEYC Accreditation requirements, OEC Licensing Requirements and Bodel Policies.
• Ensuring required documents are maintained as needed for children's records (both files and in database), staff records (including in Procare, on ADP, and on the state registry), and Center operations.
• Ensure clearance of all staff members through BCIS
• Accept responsibility for the health and safety of the center and ensure that all practices are in accordance with legislation.
• Oversee visits by OEC Licensing Representative, Health Inspector, Playground Inspections, and Fire Inspections.
• Serve as Executive Director's Designee and assume responsibility for center in his/her absence.
• Completion of biweekly time and attendance records for payroll
• Attending and assisting Executive Director in planning meetings and trainings
• Effectively guide and promote the development of teachers, children and families.
• Coordinate and share information with Executive Director and administrative staff regarding classroom management and the safety and well being of children, teachers, and families.
• Demonstrate commitment to the program through assisting the program in providing the highest quality service and maintaining loyalty to the program and upholding its reputation.
• With the Executive Director, identifying and communicating professional development needs of teachers through ongoing observations, evaluations and documentation.
• With the Executive Director, assisting teachers to define and document short-term goals, one-year goals and individual professional development plans.
• With the Executive Director, documenting and coordinating professional development needs and complete teacher evaluation process.
• According staff members due recognition of professional achievements.
• Provide guidance, feedback and directions to teachers regarding implementation of curriculum, classroom setup and maintenance, interaction with parents, and use of classroom equipment and materials.
• Be a model for the establishment of a collegial environment.
• Work with the Executive Director, Business Manager, and Operations Managers in the planning and coordination of activities, events, and meetings.
• Act as a contact point for parents and staff, addressing questions and concerns as they occur.
• Support a climate that attracts, retains, and motivates a diverse staff.
• With the Executive Director, establish and maintain emergency procedures that are appropriate and consistent with standards and procedures to ensure the safety of the children and teachers.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• At minimum, a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE), Human/Child Development or in a related field. Master's preferred.
• Five Years or more of classroom experience in an early childhood setting.
• Knowledge of National Association for the Education of Young Children Accreditation process and guidelines.
• Knowledge of OEC Regulations
• Ability to contribute to the life of the school and attend activities.
• Ability to work in classrooms with all ages of children.
• Computer skills, including use of a database, Excel, Microsoft Word
• Sound planning and negotiating skills
• Ability to gather information, analyze data and problem solve.
• Excellent communication skills, numeracy and literacy skills.
• Ability to organize, prioritize and manage workflow and maintain a flexible approach and work as a team or individually.
• Professional attitude.
• Effective writing skills.
• Flexible, self-starter, with attention to detail.
• Ability to lift, carry, and hold children up to 35 pounds.
• Must be able to effectively communicate with staff, families, children and community

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55, $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off

Application Question(s):

• Phyllis Bodel Childcare Center requires all staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID and to receive the flu vaccine annually. Are you able to comply with this requirement?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Early Childhood Education: 5 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• New Haven, CT Required)

Work Location: In person