Associate Center Director

Encompass Early Education and Care•Green Bay, WI

21h

About The Position

Provide effective and efficient management, support the leadership and oversight of the child care center, contributing to the accomplishment of both Programming and Operations related Performance Objectives. Responsibilities include supervising, coaching, monitoring and planning for the professional development of the teaching staff, thus ensuring quality care and customer service for staff, children, families and community. Maintain knowledge of and ability to conduct family tours, process enrollments and assist with family account issues. Assure safety and upkeep of the center.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or a combination of a Bachelor’s Degree in another field with 24 credits in early childhood education, child development, elementary education or early childhood special education, 9 credits in administration, leadership and management, or documents meeting an appropriate combination of relevant education and experience as defined by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
Prior experience with High Scope or other play-based curriculum
General knowledge of the financial management aspects of a child care center
Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills, as well as time management and organizational skills
Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs

Nice To Haves

Prior leadership experience in a NAEYC accredited environment preferred

Responsibilities

Team with the Lead Center Director to ensure compliance with Encompass Policies, DCF, NAEYC, and High Scope curriculum
Support professional development and supervision of center staff, including conducting teacher observations
Ensure appropriate level of customer service is provided to children, families and staff
Provide support and backup for the responsibilities of the Lead Center Director
Perform the duties and responsibilities of a classroom teacher as needed
Support the Encompass mission, demonstrating professionalism and confidentiality in all encounters
Exhibit agency values in daily work and demonstrate commitment to the agency mission
In collaboration with Lead Center Director, support efforts to effectively staff the center, fostering relationships with teaching staff, children, families.
Ensure quality early childhood programming is implemented reflecting High Scope curriculum, COR Advantage and Conscious Discipline practices; team with and support the Lead Center Director in carrying out the program vision
Team with Lead Center Director to effectively manage center
Support center efforts to ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements (i.e. DCF, NAEYC, USDA)
Support professional development for all center staff as aligned with both Center Program Wide and Individual Professional Development Plans
Support Lead Center Director in overall fiscal management of center.
Work cooperatively with Lead Center Director and support departments regarding center issues, including but not limited to the Foster Grandparent Program and volunteers
Be an active member of the Encompass Leadership Team, Center Support Team and other work groups and committees upon request
Perform other related duties as requested