Assistant Day Care Director

Sunrise Recreation and Park District•Antelope, CA

13h•Hybrid

About The Position

Assists the Recreation Services Manager and Daycare Director in the planning, organization, development, and supervision of the programs and functions of the District’s before and after school programs and with the daily supervision of staff and activities at the site. Disciplines children and meets with parents to provide information on District policies and procedures, to respond queries and to resolve a variety of issues and complaints. Maintains safe, secure, clean and orderly classroom and playground environments; independently performs a variety of administrative duties to support site operations and programs; plans and implements age-appropriate curriculum; assists Head Teachers, Teachers and Teachers Aides during transition periods and as needed; represents the program with community groups and members of the public; and performs special projects as assigned and related work as required. Incumbents in this classification are temporary employees and may not advance to permanent status in any District job classification. Hours of work vary based on the daily census of program participants. Incumbents in this classification are distinguished from the Head Teacher classification by the scope and complexity of position duties and responsibilities and the level of independent judgment and authority exercised while performing the essential duties of the classification.

Requirements

Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade supplemented by completion of fifteen (15) units in early childhood education which includes three (3) units in administration or staff relations; and at least four (4) years teaching experience in a licensed day care center or comparable group childcare program, under the supervision of a qualified teacher or director; OR An AA Degree from an accredited college or university with major emphasis in early childhood education or child development which includes three (3) units in administration or staff relations; and at least two (2) years teaching experience in a licensed day care center or comparable group childcare program, under the supervision of a qualified teacher or director; OR A BA Degree from an accredited college or university with major emphasis in early childhood education or child development which includes three (3) units in administration or staff relations; and at least one (1) year teaching experience in a licensed day care center or comparable group childcare program, under the supervision of a qualified teacher or director.
Knowledge of principles, practices and procedures of childcare center operations, programs and services.
Knowledge of interests, capabilities, handicaps and age-appropriate recreational activities for elementary school-age children; laws, rules and regulations relative to childcare center operations, programs and services.
Knowledge of principles and practices of effective supervision, employee development and performance management.
Knowledge of effective methods of planning and implementing age-appropriate recreational activities, programs and special events for children.
Knowledge of behavior modification techniques and appropriate methods for disciplining children.
Knowledge of basic first aid, health, hygiene and safety practices.
Knowledge of personal computer operation and software applications.
Knowledge of filing methods and recordkeeping practices applicable to the maintenance of a variety of administrative, personnel, payroll, and financial records.
Knowledge of community resources and organizations.
Ability to direct and supervise the functions and activities at an assigned site.
Ability to select, train, supervise, motivate and evaluate staff.
Ability to plan, organize and implement activities at a day care site.
Ability to exercise tact, judgment and patience in dealing with children, parents and staff.
Ability to supervise and appropriately discipline children, participate in program activities, field trips and/or perform exercises with children.
Ability to understand, interpret and explain District and program policies, rules and operational procedures.
Ability to maintain attention to detail in a work environment of frequent interruptions.
Ability to establish and maintain a variety of site records.
Ability to effectively operate a personal computer and other standard office equipment.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted during the performance of work duties and responsibilities.
Ability to perform essential duties of job without causing harm to self or others.
Possession of a valid class C California Driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record.
Possession of a certificate of completion of CPR and first-aid training.
Possession of a certificate of completion of a child health care class.

Responsibilities

Assists the Daycare Director and/or the Recreation Services Manager with the planning, organization, development, supervision and coordination of the programs and operations of the District’s Daycare Programs; and provides input to the development of program and operational policies and procedures.
Ensures appropriate teaching staff levels based on daily student population; disciplines children as appropriate; and meets with parents to respond to queries relative to program policies, procedures, activities, and fees and to resolve a variety of issues and complaints.
Provides input to the selection, training and evaluation of staff; and provides day-to-day supervision of staff and activities and site operations.
Performs a variety of administrative tasks in support of the program and site operations including development and maintenance of a variety of records and reports; enrolling students, calculating and receiving fees, posting revenues to the District’s accounting system and maintaining related financial and customer account records.
Assists with the purchasing and ordering of food and office and program supplies.
Ensures the safety, security, cleanliness and orderliness of classroom and playground environments; notifies the Daycare Director and/or Recreation Services Manager of problems encountered with site maintenance, children and/or parents; recommends and implements appropriate solutions.
May open or close and secure site each day by assisting staff with setting up, cleaning up, as needed, locking/ unlocking all doors and setting/disarming alarms.
As student population requires, plans and implements age-appropriate curriculum, events and recreational activities at an assigned site; configures classroom and furniture to accommodate planned activities and student population; and stimulates interest while teaching and supervising program activities.
Assists staff as children transition between rooms and programs; walks students to kindergarten when teachers are unavailable; and helps to track and document arrival and departure times of program participants.
Administers prescription drugs and medicines in accordance with established policy and procedure; promotes safety procedures around students; and provides first aid as required.
Performs other job-related duties as required.
May represent the District’s before and after school program to community groups.