Daycare Manager/Assistant Director

We are looking for a positive individual who has a leadership mentality. Someone that has a passion for working with children and is dedicated to helping staff and children succeed. This individual must have the ability to remain calm and patient in tense and chaotic situations.

Applicants must be dependable with reliable transportation to work.

Experience:

• 3-5 years childcare experience preferred
• Management experience preferred

Education:

• Minimum of Associates degree in early childhood education or related field

Licenses/Certifications:

• CPR/1st Aid/Epipen/Med certification within first 90 days
• Directors Certification preferred

Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Computer proficiency including Word, Excel and ability to learn other programs quickly
• Understanding of state regulations for child care centers
• Hiring, supervising, and training staff
• This includes finding new staff when needed, selecting the best candidates for the position, training and motivating staff members, evaluating the performance of staff members through a review process, helping staff members with their professional development and taking steps to deal with any problems. Because all staff at a daycare facility are responsible for the safety and well-being of children, it is especially important for the manager to select candidates with both the skills and temperament needed for the job
• Ensuring daily staff schedules are completed and following ratios
• This includes finding coverage when there are callouts or requested time off.
• Remaining conscious of room numbers when children are out/leave early
• Assist teachers with development and execution of curriculum and activities that contribute to the growth, education, and development of the children in our school
• Editing and distributing a monthly newsletter of activities at the center
• Working with head teacher to ensure that all classrooms meet the developmental standards in regards to the monthly curriculum/child goals
• Helping create/ build Curriculum. Following through to make sure the curriculum is being used daily in the classrooms and input properly to the parent app
• Greet families and talk with parents about mornings prior to coming in and their day when leaving
• Must be able to work with all age levels (6wks-5yrs) to step in and cover a room as needed
• Conduct regular checkins and meetings with staff
• Onboarding all new employees and families
• Compliance Regulations
• Billing/Tuition
• Scheduling
• Other duties regarding management duties will be discussed in job description

The employer reserves the right to assign additional functions and responsibilities as necessary.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan

Experience:

• Childcare: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person