Assistant Director, NCEF Early Childhood Development Center

About the position

The Assistant Director of the Naples Children & Education Foundation Early Childhood Development Center plays a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of the center. This position involves managing daily operations, supervising and hiring staff, overseeing the center's budget, driving fundraising initiatives, and ensuring the center's licensure and accreditation are maintained.

Responsibilities

• Works closely with the Director to oversee the daily operations of the Early Child Development Center including managing and ensuring required teacher-child ratios, overseeing operating budget, hiring and supervising staff, maintaining license and accreditation status, and identifying and pursuing fundraising efforts.
• Assists the Director in obtaining and sustaining National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) accreditation, aligning with the center's mission and vision.
• Serves in a teaching capacity, providing hands-on classroom teaching support for infants, toddlers, and/or preschool children as needed, ensuring adequate staff coverage and maintaining proper ratios.
• Serves as a key liaison between the Center, University, parents, and the local community, ensuring that childcare practices are aligned with best practices in child development.
• Ensures the health, safety, and well-being of children by providing continuous supervision and ensuring that parents are well-informed about their child's progress and experiences.
• Maintains detailed records tracking each child's development across all areas, ensuring comprehensive monitoring of progress.
• Provides leadership and supervision to staff, involving them in planning, delegating assignments, and fostering a collaborative work environment.
• Coordinates and oversees special projects.

Requirements

• Associate's degree or credential in Child Development or Early Childhood Education.
• Four years of teaching experience.
• Current Florida Child Care Director Credential or eligible to obtain within 1-year of employment.
• Current First-Aid and CPR certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment.
• Experience operating a personal computer and proficient with Microsoft Office (Work, Excel, and Outlook).
• Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience, and/or certifications may be considered.

Nice-to-haves

• Successful administrative experience in a relevant field.
• Experience in supervising staff and leading curriculum training and support.
• 45-hours of DCF licensure or ability to obtain within 60-days of employment.
• Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) from an accredited institution.