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Discovery Point

Child Care Center Assistant Director

Discovery Point, Mooresville, North Carolina, United States, 28115


Benefits:

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Paid time off

Job Description : Assistant Director

Job Summary:Provides a safe learning environment and quality education programs for children. Responsible for effective operation of the child development center in the absence of the Director and/or Owner, which includes recruiting and managing staff, establishing and meeting enrollment and revenue objectives, providing ongoing communication with parents, and cost management of the Center.

Essential Functions/Job Responsibilities:

Assists the Director in establishing an environment focused on quality, safety, and education by ensuring proper implementation of curriculum and maintaining the integrity of the program.

Communicates clearly, concisely and accurately with parents, staff, other company personnel, and vendors in order to ensure effective operations of the Center.

Analyzes enrollment information, personnel reports, and other information to control costs and ensure the financial success of the Center as directed by the Director and/or Owner.

Markets the Center by conducting visits to promote the Center and build new enrollments and retain current families.

Manages the Center in the absence of the Director to comply with all federal, state and local regulations and Company policies, procedures, programs and processes.

Assists the Director in recruiting, hiring and developing Center staff.

Assists the Director in planning work schedules, maintaining substitute list, supervising staff, assisting in lesson planning, and evaluating staff performance.

Assists the Director in ensuring appropriate teacher-child ratios and minimum state teacher qualifications are met.

Accurately maintains required records on staff and children.

Effectively resolve problems related to the operations of the Center as directed by Director and/or Owner.

Attends all staff meetings, training sessions, meetings and programs as requested by the Director and/or Owner.

Ensures the Center provides a safe and healthy environment by frequent walk-throughs and scheduled cleanings.

Takes on specific responsibilities and/or projects as needed and delegated by Director and/or Owner.

Skills & Abilities:

Demonstrates integrity, honesty, and professionalism

Ability to problem solve and manage conflict

Strong communication skills, both verbal and written

Excellent customer service skills

Ability to meet deadlines

Ability to work flexible schedule consistent with hours of operation, and ability to adapt hours to the needs of the business

Commitment to complete annual state licensing training requirements

Ability to balance multiple priorities

Qualifications:

Experience as an Assistant Director in a licensed childcare center

DCDEE Documentation stating status level

Previous supervisory experience or experience providing work direction

Must have or be able to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License, CPR, Fire Safety, and any other training required by regulatory agencies.

Knowledge of Childcare Licensing laws

Knowledge of Early childhood education curriculum

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