Assistant Center Manager

EASTER SEALS NORTH GEORGIA•Clarkston, GA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Center Manager works with the Center Manager to carry out blended Early Childhood Development Programs using Head Start Performance Standards and NAEYC guidelines as best practices. The role mentors and coaches teaching staff and, when the Center Manager is absent, assumes the manager’s responsibilities as appropriate. Under the Center Manager’s direction, the Assistant Center Manager helps manage the daily operations of the center-based program, ensuring services are delivered comprehensively, in a coordinated manner, and cost effectively. The position supports curriculum implementation, staff development, program monitoring, compliance, record keeping, communication with staff and families, and center operations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a related area and at least one year of Early Childhood Education experience, or an associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field.
Ability to stand, sit, and walk for sustained periods, including responding quickly to safety concerns.
Ability to use hands and fingers to operate a computer and perform picking, pinching, and whole-hand or arm handling tasks.
Ability to climb stairs; stoop, kneel, crouch, sit on the floor, or crawl as needed when working with young children; and reach in any direction.
Ability to push or pull objects weighing up to 25 pounds and lift and carry a child up to age five.
Ability to speak and hear to exchange information accurately.
Ability to see clearly for child safety and supervision, computer use, and extensive reading and writing.
Ability to work indoors and outdoors and assist children as needed while on a moving bus.

Responsibilities

Mentor and coach teaching staff.
Ensure teaching staff implement the established curriculum and provide training and feedback on developmentally appropriate practices through documented, ongoing daily observations.
Help articulate and promote Easter Seals North Georgia’s vision, mission, and values.
Maintain excellent punctuality and attendance and contribute to a positive work atmosphere through respectful conduct and communication.
Participate in regular center staff meetings to review policies, procedures, and their implementation.
Participate in monthly assistant manager and staff meetings to coordinate services and maintain regular communication.
Participate in monthly Parent Meetings, help facilitate them, and assist parents in establishing and achieving program and committee goals.
Greet, enroll, and tour visitors at the center when the Center Manager is absent.
Monitor implementation of the established curriculum, classroom management, health and safety practices, and record keeping.
Assist with implementation of record keeping, reporting, and monitoring systems related to Child Care Program policies and procedures, child health, nutrition and safety, and family and community partnerships.
Use and monitor technology systems appropriately.
Recommend and develop corrective action plans for non-compliance issues, including those related to curriculum implementation, classroom management, health and safety, and record keeping.
Attend mandatory Easter Seals trainings and educational programs, including pre-service and in-service training.
Complete the minimum training hours required by Bright From The Start, Georgia Pre-K, and Head Start.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.