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Jasmin Child Care and Preschool

Child Care Assistant Director

Jasmin Child Care and Preschool, Fargo, North Dakota, us, 58126


ABOUT US

Jasmin Child Care and Preschool is a multicultural child care center. Our mission is to provide access to quality, affordable early education, breaking the barriers to childhood success. By connecting and collaborating with community partners, we support families and the community, removing barriers to tools and resources that empower them. We holistically serve and support the children, families, and community as their success is interconnected.

POSITION PURPOSE

The Child Care Assistant Director, under the direction of the Director, assists in coordinating the child care center's and preschool's daily operations; enforces regulations under the program guidelines; and implements and maintains an appropriate learning environment for the children.

This role requires knowledge or experience in curriculum development, creating and implementing lesson plans, classroom instruction, center management, coaching, and development skills.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

Development and monitoring of the curriculum implementation, ensuring it is developmentally appropriate for each group of children served.

Create lesson plans for the preschool program that are stimulating and developmentally appropriate and work with teachers in their implementation.

Implements state licensing regulations for the center.

Ensures the center, rooms and play areas are maintained in a clean, orderly, and safe condition.

Oversees implementation of daily food program to meet children’s nutritional needs.

Maintains appropriate staff level to accommodate children enrolled in the program in accordance with regulations.

Provides information to parents concerning their children’s development, abilities, and areas of concern; explains program procedures and classroom activities as requested.

Monitors family enrollment to ensure reporting procedures for the center’s attendance and fiscal information is accurate.

Oversees parent-teacher conferences in accordance with program regulations.

Monitors teachers to ensure quality of teaching methods and support for program goals.

Plans and coordinates staff meetings to promote ongoing communication.

Complete the hiring, orientation, training, and evaluation of teachers and assistant teachers.

Works in classrooms as a teacher on an as needed basis.

Attend and participate in professional training and conferences.

Completing required yearly licensing training hours.

Seek opportunities for quality improvement initiatives, professional development, and other resources to raise the standard of quality beyond licensing standards.

Passion for the mission and values of Jasmin Child Care and Preschool.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EDUCATION (MUST MEET ALL THE BELOW REQUIREMENTS)

Minimum 1 year of experience as a Preschool Lead Teacher at a child care center

Management experience

Development and coaching skills

Must meet one of the following educational requirements:

A . A bachelor's degree in the field of early childhood education or child development;

B . A bachelor's degree with at least six months of experience in a child care center or similar setting and one of the following:

(i) Eight semester hours or twelve quarter hours of department-approved early childhood education or child development;

(ii) One hundred twenty hours of department-approved early childhood training; or

(iii) A director's credential approved by the department;

C . An associate's degree in the field of early childhood education or child development with at least six months of experience in a child care center or similar setting;

D . An associate's degree with at least one year of experience in a child care center or similar setting and one of the following:

(i) Eight semester hours or twelve quarter hours of department-approved early childhood education or child development;

(ii) One hundred twenty hours of department-approved early childhood training; or

(iii) A director's credential approved by the department;

E . A teaching certificate in elementary education with at least six months of experience in a child care center or similar setting;

F . A current certification as a child development associate or successful completion of a department-approved diploma program with emphasis in early childhood or child care, with at least one year of experience in a child care center or similar setting; or

G . Certification from a Montessori teacher training program with at least one year of experience in a Montessori school, child care center, or similar setting and at least one of the following:

(i) Eight semester hours or twelve quarter hours of department-approved child development or early childhood education;

(ii) One hundred twenty hours of department-approved early childhood training; or

(iii) A director's credential approved by the department

PREFERRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Experience or willingness to work in a multicultural environment

Speak a second language

BENEFITS:

$20-$22 DOE

Paid Holiday

PTO

Professional Development

Jasmin Child Care and Preschool provided the following inclusive hiring information:

We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.

Black-led organization

Women-led organization

Inclusive of minority and disadvantaged groups

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

Employee discount

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Schedule:

8 hour shift

Day shift

Monday to Friday

Education:

High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

child care: 1 year (Required)

teaching: 1 year (Required)

Language:

any other language (Preferred)

License/Certification:

Child Development Associate Certification or Similar (Required)

Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

Fargo, ND 58103: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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