ASSISTANT TO THE DIRECTOR - Way to Grow Childcare Center - Patchogue, NY

The Economic Opportunity Council of Suffolk•Patchogue, NY

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Center Director is responsible for the overall operation of the Center in the absence of the Center Director. This role ensures the Center operates in accordance with Company and state licensing standards and operating procedures. Key duties include managing the Center, resolving problems, maintaining administrative and child records, and potentially supervising staff and assisting with lesson planning and performance evaluations. The position also involves financial responsibilities such as accounting, budget management, and purchasing, as well as staff recruitment, training, and record maintenance. Additionally, the Assistant Director plays a crucial role in parent relations, including enrollment, communication, and addressing concerns, and is responsible for maintaining a safe and healthy environment through training, enforcement of rules, and emergency preparedness.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree (including, or in addition to, 12 credits in Early Childhood, Child Development, or a related field ), and One year of full-time teaching experience in a child day care center, family or group family day care home, or other early childhood program; and One year of experience supervising staff.
New York State Children's Program Administrator Credential , and One year of full-time teaching experience in a child day care center, family or group family day care home, or other early childhood program; and One year of experience supervising staff.
Associate's degree in Early Childhood or a related field with a plan of study leading to a Bachelor's degree , and Two years of full-time teaching experience in a child day care center, family or group family day care home, or other early childhood program; and Two years of experience supervising staff.
Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential with a plan of study leading to a Bachelor's degree , and Two years of full-time teaching experience in a child day care center, family or group family day care home, or other early childhood program; and Two years of experience supervising staff.
Associate's degree in Early Childhood or a related field with a plan of study leading to a New York State Children's Program Administrator Credential , and Two years of full-time teaching experience in a child day care center, family or group family day care home, or other early childhood program; and Two years of experience supervising staff.
Assistant to the Director must be able to react quickly with sound judgment and problem solving skills in complex and critical situations such as injuries and accidents.
Assistant to the Director must be qualified and able to perform the duties of other staff members as assigned by the Center Director.
Assistant to the Director must possess excellent communications skills, including personal face-to-face communications with parents, staff and children, the ability to receive and respond to telephone inquiries, and excellent written communications through letters and personal computers.

Responsibilities

Overall operation of the Center in the absence of the Center Director.
Ensuring the Center is operated in Following Company and state licensing standards and operating Procedures.
Clerical duties as assigned.
Manages the Center in conformance with all state and local regulations and Way to Grow Child Care Center policies and procedures.
Effectively resolves problems related to the management of the Center or seeks appropriate assistance from the Center Director and/or General Manager.
Maintains administrative records for the Center, if applicable.
Maintains appropriate and required records on children.
If applicable, plan work schedules, supervise staff, assist in lesson planning, and evaluate staff's performance.
Keeps fully apprised of all activities in the Center.
Prepares and forwards reports and forms following Way to Grow Child Care Center policies and procedures.
Represents the interests of Way To Grow Child Care Center.
Maintains an accurate financial accounting of the Center operation and protects the Company's monetary assets.
Assists in planning an annual budget and manages the operational budget as approved, if applicable.
Ensures that classroom equipment is maintained in good repair.
Takes responsibility for Company assets and cash and makes daily deposits.
Ensures accurate and timely collection of accounts receivable per Way To Grow Child Care Center policies and procedures.
Makes purchases necessary to Center operations while maximizing operational profit.
Recruits, interviews, hires, and trains staff to maintain proper staff/child ratios, as directed by Center Director.
Ensures each staff member receives and understands her/his job description, Way to Grow Child Care Center policies and procedures, and other orientation information and materials.
Maintains personnel records as required by the Center Director and ensures confidentiality.
Maintains a current substitute list, if available.
Prepares and forward all personnel records and forms as required to Area Manager/corporate office in a timely manner.
Coaches, councils and conducts performance reviews appropriately and on time for all staff in a supportive role with the Center Director.
Conducts interview of parents and child before enrolling.
Ensures that parents of enrolled children complete all necessary forms.
Plans and conducts orientation for newly enrolled parents.
Is visible and available to parents at their convenience to listen and take appropriate action on their concerns.
Keeps parents informed of their child's progress and Center activities.
Tracks all inquiries, converts inquiries into parent tours of the Center, and converts tours into enrollments.
Maintains effective communications between Center staff and parents.
Conducts parent meetings and other conferences as requested.
Supports the Teacher and ensures that goal assessment cards are completed by Senior Staff and are communicated to parents according to Child Care Learning standards.
Regularly solicits feedback from parents in order to make improvements in the Center.
Conducts training of staff in all Center safety roles and regulations.
Enforces all safety rules and regulations with staff for the safety of the children and parents.
Maintains up-to-date health records for both staff and children.
Enforces staff habits that result in clean and healthy care of children, including universal precautions.
Maintains a clean environment by providing for scheduled cleaning of the Center and thorough frequent visual checks.
Inform parents whenever their child has been exposed to communicable disease.
Ensures that someone with first aid training and/or CPR training is always present at the Center per state requirements.
Has emergency telephone numbers and an emergency plan, conducts emergency drills.
Maintains building, equipment and grounds through daily safety checks to ensure safe environment meeting safety standards.