Assistant Director of Child Care

Overview Incumbents train and monitor center staff in classroom management and center policies/procedures, and assist the Director in the overall management of the center. Responsibilities may include monitoring and educating Lead Teachers and assistants about licensing and accreditation standards; managing Child and Adult Food Care Program; observing classrooms and implementing changes as needed; recognizing and reporting signs of child abuse and neglect; and maintaining confidentiality standards to include children and families information.

Responsibilities

Monitor classrooms for appropriate and effective classroom arrangement, planning, appearance, updated child and family information on parent board along with reviewing portfolios and written observations are up to date. (C4)

Monitor and evaluate teaching methods to ensure that developmentally appropriate practice and curriculum are implemented and used consistently throughout the Center. (C4)

Hire and train new student workers. Assign and maintain staffing schedules to ensure complete staffing shift coverage. Complete and approve staff time sheets in Directors absence. (B2)

Accurately input information on new families and staff, update existing information, and input billing for processing. Provide orientation materials and program tours to prospective families. (B2)

Recognize and report signs of child abuse and neglect. Maintain certification in first aid and CPR / AED and be knowledgeable of emergency procedures in regards to children and adults. (B2)

Attend and lead in staff meetings, advisory committee meetings, and special activities alongside the Director. Attend in service trainings, conferences, and workshops and implement recommended activities discovered during these meetings to further the development of self and other staff members. (B2)

Implement licensing and accreditation standards ensuring all staff are aware of and following proper standards and protocols. (B2)

Conduct orientation and in-service training for center staff, student workers, college, high school students and volunteers. (B2)

Investigate and recommend fundraising activities to increase funding and exposure of Center. (B2)

Perform other related duties of a comparable level/type as assigned.

Qualifications Minimum Education and/or Training and Experience: Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education and 3 years relevant work experience.

Preferred Education and/or Training and Experience: (none specified).

Licensing Requirements

Missouri Department of Health Senior Services state child care license;

Missouri Accreditation Standards and Procedures

Position Duties Multistate Employer

Employees of Jefferson College must reside in Missouri or Illinois.

Position Knowledge/Skills Knowledge

Training principles

Program coordination principles;

Applicable Federal, State, and Local laws, rules, and regulations;

Child development principles and practices;

Early childhood education principles and practices;

Cleaning and sanitation methods;

Program development principles;

Recordkeeping principles;

Computers and related software applications.

Skills

Training

Coordinating childcare programs;

Monitoring children in a child care setting;

Observing and recording developmental factors;

Cleaning and sanitizing rooms, furniture, and toys;

Mediating conflict between children;

Applying first aid and administering medications;

Maintaining records and completing forms;

Using a computer and related software applications;

Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

Machines, Tools, Equipment and Software

EZCare

Commercial dishwasher

Child and Adult Care Food Program

Desired Results Developmental Profie

Family Care and Safety Registry

NetAccess

Physical Factors Physical Effort: Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

It is the policy of Jefferson College that no person shall, on the basis of age, ancestry, color, creed, disability, genetic information, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or veteran status, be subject to discrimination in employment or in admission to any educational program or activity of the College. In compliance with Federal Rules and Regulations, Jefferson College has adopted a procedure for resolving complaints of discrimination. The procedure is available to any Jefferson College student, employee, or applicant who feels that he or she has been discriminated against in employment, student programs, or student activities.

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