Assistant Site Manager

Easter Seal Rehabilitation Center•Waterbury, CT

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Site Manager, the Assistant Site Manager is the primary family liaison and is responsible for the overall operations of the office and general site operations with the knowledge and support of the supervisor. The Site Coordinator will ensure the site is operating effectively and efficiently.

Requirements

Knowledge of infant, toddler, and preschool child development.
Early Childhood Education, School Readiness and Connecticut Early Learning and Development standards.
Must be able to work in all classrooms, possibly work with children with communicable diseases and disabilities.
Excellent computer skills, i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Email.
Excellent problem solving skills.
Clear and effective communication skills.
Display good sound judgement.
Work effectively in collaboration with diverse groups of people.
This position may be authorized to have access to protected Health Information (PHI) to perform specific job duties.
Warm and nurturing personality.
Personal qualifications as required in Part 407: Licensing Standards for Day Care Centers, emotional maturity, willingness to cooperate with the aims of the program, respect for children and adults, flexibility, patience, good personal hygiene, and physical and mental health which does not interfere with responsibilities.
Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field required. Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field strongly preferred.
A minimum of three (3) years of work experience providing early childhood education services to the target population and/or persons with similar needs required.
A minimum of six (6) months administrative/office experience preferred.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual (Spanish/English) a plus.

Responsibilities

Support enrollment, tuition collection, recruiting and orientation of new families.
Maintain an effective file system with the support of Site Manager for all child files.
Utilize the ProCare system for child/family accounting information, inputting and utilizing the system effectively.
Responsible for ensuring site follows OEC guidelines, NAEYC regulations and CACFP standards.
Function as the onsite supervisor in the site manager’s absence by providing guidance to teachers for classroom, building, or parent assistance.
Ensure proper drop off and pick up coverage/ratios reassigning staff as necessary.
Assist with classroom coverage as needed, including break coverage if required.
Maintain open lines of communication with families and work with other staff members to ensure that the needs of individual children are met.
Attend and actively participate in site staff meetings.
Assist in carrying out tasks related to CACFP implementation and reporting.
Use appropriate food handling, sanitation and OSHA procedures at all times.
Assist with outdoor play supervision/coverage if necessary.
Displays and upholds Easterseals core values of collaboration, respect, caring, excellence and accountability.
Consistently demonstrates caring for the community we serve, for one another, and for the organization they are part of, and contributes to building trust, pride and camaraderie.
Perform other duties as required.