Prepared: November 2, 2021

Position Title: Daycare and Preschool Assistant Director
Reports to: Daycare and Preschool Director
Denominations: Non-Denominational Christian Education
Childcare facility size: 175 children
DSS regulated: yes

DSS License number: 22697
Job Type: Full Time hourly – benefit eligible

Purpose:
The Harvest Daycare and Preschool is a community outreach service of Harvest Church. It is wholly owned and governed under the direction of the church. The school is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing quality preschool and daycare services to the children of our local community. The school is a Christian preschool. As such, we teach basic Christian beliefs and values to the children who attend the school. We are committed to providing a loving Christian education, environment and top-quality care for children who are enrolled in our program. Our goal is to enhance the lives of every child and family that is a part of our program. Children of all faiths are welcome.

It is the philosophy of the preschool that the best way to have a quality program is to hire quality people. All teachers, Assistant Director and Director complete DSS required training as well as continuing education courses, have a loving concern for small children, and a gift to teach. All staff have a commitment and desire to serve Christ.

Role and Function:
The Assistant Director assists in adherence to regulatory policies, as well as assists in the day-to-day operations and administration of the Daycare and Preschool. The Assistant Director also works closely with and shares responsibilities with Director to manage staff as they comply with their respective roles and responsibilities.

The Assistant Director is accountable for carrying out the responsibilities as outlined in the job description. This list is not inclusive of all tasks and responsibilities.

Responsibilities:

· Spiritual Responsibilities:

• Model Christian Behavior by handling, in a positive way, the demands that contact with many children and parents bring every day
• Exhibit caring relationships with staff and center families
• Promote unity among staff

• Operations:

• Become trained in all areas to serve as director in their absence, including accounting, budgeting, and others as assigned. Generating reports for licensing, operations, and marketing according to company guidelines.
• Assist with compliance of all licensing, training, and safety requirements.
• Assist with the coordination and supervision of daily operations.

o Make written notes of anything to address in staff meetings and work with Director to address or take initiative to address if Director is unavailable.

· Communication:

o Develop and maintain rapport with parents, staff, and leadership to communicate student goals and provide superior customer service.

o Resolve issues that need to be addressed with tact and professionalism partnering with Director for assistance when appropriate.

o Answer phones as needed

· Additional Responsibilities

• Fulfill duties as assigned by the director including but not limited to

• filling in for all staff positions as needed both in and out of the classroom
• file maintenance.
• Organize supplies and prepare items such as inventory lists, office supplies, and restocking of any snacks or supplies that we provide in rooms; report purchase needs to the Director
• Recruiting assistance

• scheduling interviews, assisting with the completion of pre-hire paperwork, onboarding paperwork and training of all newly hired teachers
• Ensure all laundry, cloth dolls, and doll clothes are collected each Friday to be washed onsite and prepared for use on Monday.
• Monitor care of sick or injured children after communicating with Director: calling parents to get them immediately, taking care of immediate needs (i.e.: vomiting, injuries, etc.)

Requirements:

• Love the Lord, Love children, Love teaching His Word
• Associate Degree in Early Childhood Development or related credential is preferred. Must have high school diploma
• Minimum of two-three years’ experience working in a licensed childcare facility including experience within a leadership role (ex: assistant director, coordinator, training coordinator)

• Experience within the classroom of multiple age groups is a must
• Ability to pass all pre-employment background checks

• ability to pass DSS central registry, national fingerprinting, drug screen,
• Must be CPR and First Aid certified
• Must be able to lift, up to 30 pounds, and be able to see, hear, and respond to children's needs, including reaching high, stooping to the child's level, sitting on the floor, and rising from the floor

• Must be able to pass DSS fitness for duties physical and TB test
• Upon hire Assistant Director must obtain and maintain state in-service training requirements

Preferred Qualifications/Attributes

· Knowledge of the Brightwheel software system

· A demonstrated strong leader who consistently models professionalism

· Effective communicator

· Motivated, self-starter with excellent organizational skills

· Trustworthy and responsible

· Conflict resolution skills to assist with expertly resolving any problems or issues that need to be addressed.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $13.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• This position requires a Love for the Lord, Love for Children and Love for teaching His Word. Does this describe you?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• childcare leadership: 1 year (Preferred)
• First aid: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)
• Early Childhood Education (ECE) certification (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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