Daycare Assistant Director

Job Description: Assistant Director

Reports to: Director

Job Summary:

Provides a safe learning environment and quality education programs for children. Responsible for effective operation of the child development center in the absence of the Director and/or Owner, which includes recruiting and managing staff, establishing and meeting enrollment and revenue objectives, providing ongoing communication with parents, and cost management of the Center.

Essential Functions/Job Responsibilities:

• Assists the Director in establishing an environment focused on quality, safety, and education by ensuring proper implementation of curriculum and maintaining the integrity of the program.
• Communicates clearly, concisely and accurately with parents, staff, other Center personnel, to ensure effective operations of the Center.
• Markets the Center by conducting visits to promote the Center and build new enrollments and retain current families.
• Manages the Center in the absence of the Director to comply with all federal and state regulations and center policies, procedures, programs and processes.
• Assists the Director in recruiting, hiring and developing Center staff.
• Assists the Director in planning work schedules, maintaining substitute list, supervising staff, assisting in lesson planning, and evaluating staff performance.
• Assists the Director in ensuring appropriate teacher-child ratios and minimum state program requirements are met.
• Accurately maintains required records on staff and children.
• Effectively resolve problems related to the operations of the Center as directed by Director and/or Owner.
• Attends all staff meetings, training sessions, meetings and programs as requested by the Director and/or Owner.
• Ensures the Center provides a safe and healthy environment by frequent walk-throughs and scheduled cleanings.
• Takes on specific responsibilities and/or projects as needed and delegated by Director and/or Owner.

Skills & Abilities:

• Demonstrates integrity, honesty, and professionalism
• Ability to problem solve and manage conflict
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to work flexible schedule consistent with hours of operation, and ability to adapt hours to the needs of the business
• Proficient in basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office
• Commitment to complete annual state licensing and training requirements
• Ability to balance multiple priorities

Qualifications:

• Experience as a Director, Assistant Director, or Lead Teacher in a licensed childcare center
• Previous supervisory experience or experience providing work direction
• Must have or be able to obtain a NM Driver’s License, CPR, and background clearance
• Knowledge of Childcare Licensing regulations
• Knowledge of Early childhood education curriculum

Education required:

Highschool diploma or equivalent. Pursuing a degree in early childhood education, child development, or related field, and/or CDA is highly desirable.

Experience required:

3 years of experience in a licensed childcare environment.

Work Environment

The work environment is primarily indoors with adequate lighting and temperatures with some exposure to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level is moderate.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• Daycare: 1 year (Preferred)
• Early childhood education: 1 year (Preferred)
• Classroom management: 1 year (Preferred)
• Management: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Las Cruces, NM 88001 (Required)

Work Location: In person