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Reach DANE

Assistant Site Director

Reach DANE, Madison, Wisconsin, us, 53774


BENEFITS:

Health, dental, vision

Vacation and sick time

4% 403(b) match after 2 years

Company paid life insurance and long term disability

Public Service Loan Forgiveness:

You may be able to receive help in paying your college loans off through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program due to working for Reach Dane.

POSITION SPECIFIC DETAILS:Hours: 40 hours/weekStatus: Full YearLocation: Red Arrow, 2096 Red Arrow Trail, Fitchburg, WI

Location: East Madison, 30 Dempsey Road, Madison, WI

Payrate: $20.52 an hour

SUMMARY:The Assistant Site Director will provide a safe, nurturing and welcoming environment for children that encourages their social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development. The Assistant Site Director will assist parents and families in the enrollment process and aid in acclimating children into the environment. They will ensure the provision of quality, comprehensive child development services including: education, health, nutrition, parent involvement, and necessary family support services and referrals. The Assistant Site Director is responsible for ensuring the classrooms are maintained in a clean and orderly manner, completing required paperwork, and assessing the center's supply needs. The Assistant Site Director will follow Head Start Performance Standards, Reach Dane policy and procedures, Wisconsin State Licensing rules and standards, and City of Madison and NAEYC Accreditation criteria (if applicable). They will maintain positive relationships with families, children, Reach Dane staff, and community partners.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum of Preschool and/or Infant Toddler Credential; then will obtain the Administrator Credential within 3 years of hire.

Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education; Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred in Early Childhood Education, Exceptional Educational Needs, or Child Development; related Bachelor’s degrees include the minimum qualifications:

Early Childhood Exceptional Education Needs (ECEEN) that includes 18 credits in ECE, or a composite of 18 ECE credits from the degree and pre/post study.

Child and Family Studies with 18 credits specifically related to Child Studies.

Elementary Education that includes 18 credit hours in ECE, or a composite of 18 ECE credits from the degree and pre/post study.

Minimum Registry level 9, Level 12 preferred.

Must have at least 1 year experience in an early care education setting; experience in a licensed program.

Knowledge of Wisconsin Day Care Licensing requirements, teaching competencies, parent-child relations, Wisconsin Works (W2) Programs, and community resources.

Must be willing to fulfill their responsibilities in accordance with the agency’s mission.

Knowledge of and experience with infant/toddler, preschool, and school-aged care.

Excellent interpersonal skills.

Experience working with and sensitivity to low-income families and families of diverse cultures.

Knowledge of and experience with children with special needs is desirable.

Demonstrate effective listening, oral, and written communication skills.

Must effectively perform Director's Duties in the absence of the director.

Other duties as assigned.

Must secure Registry certificate within 90 days of employment.

Must have a warm and friendly personality, be sensitive to the feelings and needs of others, and be able to relate well to children, families, staff, and community, and collaborative agencies.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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