Assistant Director

Lasting Impressions Child Development Center; Clarksburg (WV); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Paid time off

Job summary

Lasting Impressions Child Development Center seeks an experienced Assistant Director to manage daily operations, supervise staff, and ensure compliance with state health regulations. Responsibilities include curriculum implementation and administrative tasks while fostering communication with parents. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education and at least 5 years of experience in the field. The position offers employee discounts and paid time off, appealing to those passionate about child development.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Early Childhood Education.
• Understanding of payroll processing and budget management.
• Must pass criminal background check and fingerprint clearance.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations and supervise staff.
• Implement and maintain curriculum in classrooms.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety licensing regulations.

Skills

Early Childhood Education

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Staff supervision

Curriculum implementation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Early Child Education or related field

Job description

Job Overview

Working under the guidance of LICDC Executive Director, the Assistant Director supports the Director by managing daily operations, supervising staff, ensuring compliance with state health and safety licensing regulations, assisting in the education of the children and fostering parent communication. Key roles include hiring and training, curriculum implementation, administrative tasks, and covering as acting director in the absence of the Executive Director. The Assistant Director should possess ample knowledge that is required for our non-profit organization.

Benefits

• Employee discounts
• Paid time off

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Support the functions of LICDC (including but not limited to):

• Assist in classrooms to maintain ratios when necessary
• Attend monthly team and/or board of director’s meetings to communicate needs and progress to LICDC management
• Follow center policies for cleaning and sanitizing equipment and toys

Administrative and Operational Support (including but not limited to):

• Have a basic understanding of the center’s financial and non-profit status
• Maintain organizational insurance policies and renewals
• Assist with audit preparations and liaise with external accountants and vendors
• Help develop and improve financial and administrative policies and procedures
• Assist, develop and implement strategic and business plans to reach targeted goals
• Maintain Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) requirements and monthly documentation and applications, along with utilizing and implementing CACFP trainings
• Maintaining proficiency and accuracy in documentation and requirements for subsidy families
• Assisting and ensuring waitlist applications are maintained and submitted in a timely manner

Under guidance of Executive Director; while supporting the learning of the children, including, but not limited to:

• Guiding/assisting classrooms to be sure they follow NAEYC requirements
• Assisting classrooms in the required Infant/Toddler Environment Rating Scale (ITERS) and Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale (ECERS) framework
• Assist in supervising classroom activities and meeting curriculum objectives
• Assist in ensuring a clean, safe and healthy, and developmentally appropriate environment for all children/classrooms
• Assist in ensuring lesson plans are submitted and executed
• Assist in ensuring observations are being submitted correctly in Teaching Strategies and help with monthly child portfolio checks
• Assist in WVSTARS maintenance and required hours of all staff
• Assist in performance evaluation process of all staff
• Assist in staff weekly scheduling

Education, Licensing, and Certification Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Early Child Education (or related field) and at least 5 years in Early Childhood Education field.
• Understanding of payroll processing, budget management and financial reporting
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and confidentiality
• Comprehensive physical examination, including drug screening
• Verification of a negative TB test and maintain verification as required
• Undergo a criminal background check and fingerprint clearance
• Adult and pediatric first aid and CPR required
• Food handler card required
• Complete professional development training via WV STARS
• On an annual basis, evaluate job performance and develop a continuing education plan

Safety Requirements

• Frequently lift, move, or hold children with a range of 10 to 40 pounds
• Supervise and interact with employees and children outdoors for extended periods of time
• Demonstrate full range of motion and ability to fully participate in activities
• Respond immediately and appropriately to multiple or unexpected situations or emergencies
• Maintain mental and physical alertness and an appropriate level of energy