Assistant Director of Child Care

Full Job Description

Our Childcare Center is seeking applicants for a full-time (40 hours per week) Assistant Director position. As the Assistant Director, you will assist in overseeing the day-to-day operations of our center while demonstrating exceptional professional conduct and ensuring the a safe, happy and stimulating learning environment for children.

In order to qualify for the position, you must meet Office of Licensing NJ requirements.
Applicants should possess:

• Experience working with children
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to multitask

Responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to the following:

• Assisting in the overseeing of the day to day operations and providing exceptional care for children ages 6 weeks to 13 years
• Ensuring adherence to all requirements of N.J.A.C. Manual of Requirements for Child Care Centers
• Creating positive relationships with all staff members through daily interactions
• Assisting in the scheduling, supervising, observing, evaluating, and training of staff
• Assisting in recruiting, interviewing, hiring applicants and in training new staff members
• Assist in planning weekly academic calendars, themes and topics to create monthly calendars
• Assist in approving weekly lesson plans
• Ensuring the implementation of a developmentally appropriate curriculum
• Assist staff in arranging continuing education opportunities
• Assist in keeping supply inventory and ordering supplies
• Assist in conducting tours of the center
• Creating positive realtionships with all parents through daily interactions
• Assist in sending notifications to parents and maintaining regular correspondence
• Addressing and documenting any concerns or incidents regarding children, parents, and/or staff
• Assisting in classrooms as needed
• Closing the center at the end of the day

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Childcare
• Employee discount
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program

Work Location: In person