Concord Academy Summer Child Care Assistant Director

McCracken • Paducah, KY

1d

About The Position

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION: Assist the Child Development Center Supervisor in planning, implementing and administering to meet the established requirements of the District and the Kentucky Day Care Licensure. BASIC REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES: Implement all rules and regulations, policies and administrative guidelines as adopted by the Board of Education and/or the school SBDM Council. Assist with the operation and maintenance of a Child Development Center. Maintain physical facilities necessary to meet licensure requirements. Assume the responsibilities of the Supervisor when assigned. Assist in supervising and monitoring the performance of center staff and co-op students. Maintain records and prepare reports as directed by the supervisor. Assure that infants receive age appropriate activities and stimulation. Respond to individual child's basic needs. Perform related duties as assigned. Remain at work during the entire workday unless excused by immediate supervisor or designated representative. Maintain a professional appearance. Incorporate the use of technology in daily tasks. Maintain regular attendance. Adhere to the Professional Code of Ethics.

Requirements

• KNOWLEDGE OF: Current concepts used in Early Childhood Development.
• Basic child psychology and principles and theories of child growth and development.
• Principles and theories of parent-child relationships.
• Policies, procedures and philosophy of a child development center.
• Health and safety requirements of children.
• Appropriate safety precautions and procedures.
• Methods of observing, evaluating and recording child behavior.
• Equipment, materials and supplies used in a children's center.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• ABILITY TO: Model and explain principles, theories and practical application of growth and development of children.
• Develop and revise instructional materials appropriate for assigned age levels.
• Purchase, inventory, store and maintain supplies and equipment for the Center.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with employees, preschool children, students and parents.
• Provide work direction and guidance to Center employees, volunteers and students.
• Work independently with little direction.
• Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
• Complete work with many interruptions.
• Maintain current knowledge of technological advances in the field.
• Maintain a healthy and safe learning environment.
• Apply appropriate first aid.
• Apply and explain policies, procedures, rules and regulations.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others, including a variety of ages and cultures.
• Lift equipment and children weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Plan and organize work.
• Meet schedules and time lines.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination equivalent to: high school diploma, G.E.D. Certificate or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a G.E.D. as required by Kentucky law and two years experience in a licensed day care center working with infants.
• LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Certification in Pediatric First Aid, CPR and six hours of State approved childcare training annually.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Child Development Center Supervisor in planning, implementing and administering.
• Implement all rules and regulations, policies and administrative guidelines.
• Assist with the operation and maintenance of a Child Development Center.
• Maintain physical facilities necessary to meet licensure requirements.
• Assume the responsibilities of the Supervisor when assigned.
• Assist in supervising and monitoring the performance of center staff and co-op students.
• Maintain records and prepare reports as directed by the supervisor.
• Assure that infants receive age appropriate activities and stimulation.
• Respond to individual child's basic needs.
• Perform related duties as assigned.
• Remain at work during the entire workday unless excused.
• Maintain a professional appearance.
• Incorporate the use of technology in daily tasks.
• Maintain regular attendance.
• Adhere to the Professional Code of Ethics.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED