Assistant Director - Childcare Services

The Assistant Director is responsible to assist the Director of Childcare Services, or the Program Director, with administrative functions of the center as assigned, and in compliance with state and local regulations, Catholic Charities policies and procedures, and accepted early childhood practices. In the absence of the Director.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for day-to-day supervision of Lead Teachers and Teachers, or Family Child Care Home Coordinators Provide leadership in the development and implementation of developmentally appropriate curriculum and child assessment Assist the Director with administrative duties, which may include enrollment interviews and parent visits, intake, file and account maintenance, collection and deposit of tuition, ordering of food and supplies, meal and snack planning, staff scheduling and calling substitutes, preparation of bills for payment, and preparation of month-end third party billing Assist the Director in developing and fostering parent participation in the program, which may include a newsletter, parent social events, conferences with teachers, volunteer activities in the classrooms, parent council, and other activities May temporarily serve in a teaching capacity to cover for the absence of a regular teacher, or in family childcare may serve as a home coordinator Assist the Director in planning and implementing other projects as requested, e.

g. accreditation Follow through with all Agency directives, and assigned tasks and projects, in a professional and positive manner, respecting supervision and constructive criticism Model the CCAB mission statement to “respect the dignity of all people” Attend all required meetings and trainings, which may involve evening hours Demonstrate a willingness to work cooperatively with colleagues Maintain a high standard of ethical conduct and professional responsibility, including maintaining confidentiality, to children, families, staff, colleagues, the Agency and the community.

Have a plan (IPDP) for his/her own professional development, staying current in the field through attendance at workshops and conferences, reading relevant literature and/or taking courses, staying current in the PQ Registry Physical, mental and emotional ability to accomplish the job, including evacuating the building, with or without corrective devices and accommodations, including the ability to read and write, to hear the conversational voice, to speak and be understood, the ability to lift and carry children and other items weighing up to 50 pounds Other duties as assigned QUALIFICATIONS Lead Teacher Qualified BA in early childhood, or related field preferred; minimum AA Director 1 qualified preferred Three years teaching experience Basic computer skills including Microsoft Word Our benefits are competitive and include a 403(b) savings plan and generous time off (benefits may vary based on position and scheduled hours ).

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The base pay range reflects what Catholic Charities reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this role at the time of posting and may be modified from time to time. Actual compensation in this range may be determined based on other factors, including but not limited to work experience, education and specialty training.

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