Assistant Director, Childcare and Education

ST ANN CENTER FOR INTERGENERATIONAL•Milwaukee, WI

8d•Onsite

About The Position

St. Ann Center for Intergenerational Care is the first of its kind facility in the United States and a global leader on comprehensive intergenerational care for all ages and abilities. At St. Ann Center no one is alone and everyone is celebrated! St. Ann Center specializes in adult and child day services in a safe, homelike setting where compassion, care, and dignity are key. We bring all ages together from 6 weeks old to 100+. In 2016, St. Ann Center was recognized for the Best Intergenerational Award and Mayor Tom Barrett said: This is the closest place to heaven on earth. Everyone is loved for who they are. Our organization has grown dramatically in the 35 years since we were established and the need for services in our community continues to spark ideas and advances to care for individuals of all ages. We are excited for you to join our organization to advance the mission and operational effectiveness for our continued growth to serve the community. Position Summary: Supervise and lead staff, assist in classrooms when short-staffed, design program plans, oversee daily activities, and prepare budgets. They are responsible for all aspects of their centers program, which may include before- and after-school care and curriculum planning.

Requirements

At least 2 years of early childhood education
Level 12 of the Registry
Strong computer skills
Strong verbal skills, neat and clean appearance
Problem solving skills
Flexible with time, tasks and interpersonal relations
Able to work with a variety of ages
Able to perform the work duties with minimal supervision

Responsibilities

Manage daily staffing of classrooms to be in ratio by adjusting classroom assignments
Return all phone calls to parents and perspective parents on a daily basis
Return all emails to staff and childcare families
Review and sign all accident/incident
Inspect and manage setup of classrooms to be in compliance with Youngstar and State guidelines
Collect lists and shop for classrooms needs
Plan for transitions and notify teachers of new students entering new classroom and old students leaving classroom. Also send letters to parents that would include transition dates, times, and location of new room.
Fill in for short term classroom vacancies because of sickness, vacation, etc.
Develop fundraisers and family social events to benefit childcare department
Working with other St. Ann Center departments on intergenerational activity planning
Building relationship with childcare parents
Use of Procare and KidKare for childcare and CACFP
Help plan meetings
Training staff
Summer camp planning
Keep track of lesson plans, portfolios, assessments, and collaboration with the teachers
Additional responsibilities assigned by the Director of Childcare
Follows all policies and procedures of St. Ann Center for Intergenerational Care