Preschool Assistant Director

Emmanuel Faith Community Church • Escondido, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Director partners with preschool staff and parents to make disciples of children who will honor God by living like Jesus. This role supports the operations of the Preschool by filling in as site supervisor during operating hours when the Preschool Director is offsite, providing mentoring and training for teaching staff, and supporting the Preschool Director in operational tasks of the Preschool and Infant/Toddler center.

Requirements

• Commitment to EFCC’s Statement of Faith, Mission, & Values.
• Completion of three (3) years teaching preschool-age children.
• Must have at least 3 semester or equivalent quarter units related to the care of infants.
• Completion of three (3) years of experience teaching preschool-age children or Infant/Toddler children.
• Must have at least 3 semester or equivalent quarter units related to the care of infants.
• Complete EMSA certified First Aid and CPR training and Preventative Health & Nutrition.
• Complete Physical with clearance to work in an early childhood classroom, negative TB test, Proof of Immunizations (specifically Pertussis, and MMR), and Annual Proof of Influenza vaccine (or statement declining).
• Complete and pass CDSS Mandated Reporter Certification.
• Agree to a background check and fingerprinting according to Ca. State Law & Clearance must be issued.

Nice To Haves

• BA Degree with emphasis in Early Childhood Education or Child Development that would require a minimum of 24 units in Early Childhood Education (ECE) or Child Development including core units required and 6 semester units of 6 units administration/ 2 units supervision.
• Minimally - AA Degree with an emphasis in Early Childhood Education or Child Development with a minimum of 24 units in Early Childhood Education (ECE), including core units required and 6 semester units of 6 units administration/ 2 units supervision.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Preschool Director with supervision and oversight of an early childhood education program including Infant/toddler center, together with biblical Christian teachings.
• Collaborates with the Preschool Director to set educational standards/goals and establish procedures for the implementation of the Curriculum, assessments & Portfolios.
• Plans, directs, and monitors instructional methods, ensuring each child receives a balanced, appropriate learning experience that reflects the biblical teachings of EFCC and employs a developmentally appropriate curriculum.
• Assists in creating daily schedules, snack preparation, and coordinating staff breaks. Also assists in implementing playground schedules.
• Responsible for mentoring, training, and observing teachers.
• Handles staff and parent communications.
• Covers classrooms when needed to ensure compliance with Community Care licensing regulations.
• Creates weekly lesson plans, implements a developmentally appropriate curriculum, actively supervises children, and provides age-appropriate activities to promote the child’s overall development.
• Assesses children’s development and uses information to inform curriculum and instruction.
• Creates a safe & healthy environment and maintains cleanliness.
• Monitors programs to determine their efficiency and compliance with state, local and federal regulations; recommends any necessary modifications.
• Implements instruction and environment and gives feedback accordingly.
• Keeps inventory of educational supplies.
• Identifies the educational needs of other staff/volunteers, by observation, and develops/trains/teaches, through formal education classes or training programs.
• Ensures all Preschool staff/volunteers are trained on emergency drills and procedures.
• Encourages staff to work together to accomplish tasks by nurturing constructive working relationships with them and maintaining them over time.
• Keeps staff regularly informed through open communication.
• Assists Preschool Director in establishing long-range objectives and the actions to achieve them.
• Works with Preschool Director to coordinate and implement short/long range objectives that will result in the spiritual transformation of staff and students.
• Develops specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish work.
• Is willing to develop professionally as well as personally and spiritually by personal study, attending seminars, classes, retreats, etc.

Benefits

• Time off and other benefits as outlined in the Emmanuel Faith Community Church Employee Handbook, Version Date: July, 2009.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree