Assistant Childcare Director

About the role

The Salvation Army’s Children’s Learning Center is seeking an Assistant Childcare Director to join our dedicated team. We offer an excellent benefit package including generous paid time off, an employer-funded pension plan, comprehensive health care coverage, and more.

Responsibilities

• Works in the Classroom:
  • Collaborates with parents, teachers, administration, and other employees.
  • Attends and participates in all meetings.
  • Develops, implements, and approves daily curriculum.
  • Fosters a nurturing atmosphere.
  • Assures smooth classroom operations, including transitions, routines, nap time, health and safety procedures.
  • Completes progress reports for each child.
  • Makes regular parent-teacher conferences.
  • Evaluates each child's needs and sets appropriate goals.
  • Completes daily journals for each child.
  • Maintains a safe, stable, and loving environment.
  • Ensures the classroom is clean and materials are stocked.
  • Observes children for developmental, emotional, or behavioral needs.
  • Communicates with and collaborates with teachers and administration.
  • Implements innovative ideas into the classrooms.
  • Completes referrals when needed.
  • Aids staff in the referral process.
  • Supervises volunteers, interns, and specialists in the classroom.
• Supports the Director:
  • Manages the center's operations in the Director's absence.
  • Hires, onboards, develops, and supervises staff.
  • Ensures a safe and nurturing environment for all children and staff.
  • Monitors the facility's safety and cleanliness.
  • Conducts monthly staff meetings and in-service training.
  • Addresses parent concerns and communicates regularly with teachers.
  • Develops a program improvement plan based on feedback.
  • Responds promptly to emergencies and incidents.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate’s degree, pursuing Director I certification.
• Experience: At least 2 years of experience working in a supervisory role or as a lead teacher.
• Other Qualifications: High standard of personal integrity, excellent management, organizational, and communication skills, ability to multi-task, ServSafe Certified.