Easterseals DC MD VA · 5 days ago
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR (Child Development Center)
Silver Spring, MD, US
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$60K/yr - $65K/yr
2+ years expEasterseals DC MD VA is seeking an Assistant Director for their Child Development Center to support the overall operations and maintain high-quality early care and education standards. The role involves supervising staff, ensuring compliance with licensing and accreditation standards, and fostering positive relationships with parents and the community.
ChildrenFamilyHealth CareNon Profit
Responsibilities
Ensure staff understand the mission, vision, core values and Easter Seals Child Development Center policies and procedures, NAEYC Accreditation Standards and Criteria and licensing standards. (AD should be developing in this responsibility)
Ensure that all staff interact and communicate respectfully with children in an inclusive environment
Under the guidance of the Director, evaluates classroom lesson plans, curriculum, and environment. Develops action plans with the classroom teaching team and monitor progress toward program goals
Provide support and resources for staff on Creative Curriculum and Teaching Strategies Gold
Recognize progress/variables in child's development, inform parents/guardians and make appropriate referrals, as needed in collaboration with the parents, teachers and Director
Participate in recruiting staff and substitutes through outreach to community, colleges, high schools, minority organizations, local resource and referral agencies, etc
Participate in the process of screening, interviewing, hiring, and reference checking of teachers in collaboration with Lead Teacher and classroom team and the Leadership Team interview
Serve as a center resource for benefits; implementation of Easter Seal personnel policies and the process new hire paperwork. (AD should be developing in this responsibility)
Conducts New Employee Orientation to Easter Seal staff using the child development center specific orientation. A regional orientation will also be coordinated with the HR department. (AD should be developing in this responsibility)
Ensures that regular written observations and feedback sessions are conducted in the assessment process
Ensures implementation of all staff duties as described in their position descriptions
Conducts timely evaluation of performance of staff in collaboration with Lead Teachers/Program Coordinators; guide staff in development of individual goals for professional growth, and monitor staff's progress towards achieving these goals
Utilize progressive counseling, document disciplinary action and if necessary, terminate staff in accordance with EEOC, federal, state, local, and organizational guidelines
Supports Director in developing effective whole center staff communication systems
Keeps Director informed of any staff issues
Meets regularly with center leadership team
Shares in planning and leading whole center staff meetings
Facilitates team building among all classroom teaching teams and entire center staff
Supports and sustains positive morale of the staff
Solicits input from staff and follow-up accordingly in a timely fashion
Participates in administration of and implementation of programs to achieve staff retention and decrease teacher turnover
Model positive attitudes toward and professional interactions with parents/guardians
Work with Director to oversee ongoing staff/parent/guardian communication: daily verbal and written communication, parent/teacher conference, Teaching Strategies Gold updates and individual portfolio reviews
Be available and accessible to parents/guardians every day and respond to parent/guardian concerns
Keep Director informed of any parent/guardian issues
Support Director in establishing and sustaining of a sense of community through parent/guardian involvement. Implement programs to achieve parent/guardian retention
Share resources with parents/guardians through discussions, articles, parent/guardian boards, newsletters, workshops and community contacts
Assist in planning and leading events and educational programs
Support Director in maintaining parent/guardian master file, accurately updating weekly statistics, following appropriate telephone protocol, conducting parent/guardian tours, and promoting parent/guardian referral program
Assist Director with special marketing efforts during key enrollment periods (August, October, January, and spring registration). Maintain on-going marketing efforts during the remainder of year to sustain and increase enrollment
Help market program to community, (i.e. visiting local businesses, distributing flyers)
Support and assist Director with wait list maintenance, making sure available slots are filled quickly
Assist in enrollment of new families, by reviewing enrollment packet, center/school policies and philosophies
Guide staff in orienting parents/guardians to classroom routine, curriculum and communication systems at entrance and transition to new classrooms
Adhere to NAEYC standards and to state licensing requirements in all of the following areas: health and safety conditions; nutrition; staff files, qualifications and schedules; staff/child ratios, and children's files
Follow Easter Seals Emergency Protocol and the center’s Ready to Respond Plan
Instruct and supervise staff with regards to all state and NAEYC standards for health care policies, safety, and emergency procedures
Supervise staff in documentation of all accidents and notify parents/guardians and Director in a timely manner. If medical treatment is required notify state licensing agent, Regional Manager, and home office
Follow state regulations pertaining to incidents of abuse or neglect
Support Director in development of and monitoring of expenses to keep within budget
Schedules staff efficiently to maximize budget performance
Under guidance of the Director, support maintenance of accurate and current financial records and collection and recording of tuition payments utilizing Pro-Care
Work with Director to ensure expense checks, regular bank deposits made and ensure check requests and tuition requests are processed as needed
Assist Director in providing a clean, safe, child-ready center at all times
Ensure that the center and grounds are attractive and inviting with careful thought given to displays and environment
Assists with ordering supplies and equipment to meet center needs, within center budget, with authorization
Assists and supports Director with monitoring of maintenance of facility, equipment, and supplies to ensure they are safe and in good repair
Maintains confidentiality about issues concerning other staff members, children and families, or Easter Seal’s management and operations. Must not involve parents/guardians in center concerns
Demonstrates knowledge of ages and stages of development. Understand and guide the team in the general areas of physical, social, cognitive and emotional development of children
Models professional work ethic by reporting to work on time and maintaining consistent attendance, arranging and communicating leave requests in advance
Demonstrates flexibility and openness to new ideas in childcare practices
Attends leadership and staff meetings, training sessions and other center events
Responds to the center and organizational needs by attending training, contributing to a newsletter, serving on committees or substituting at another center as needed
Continues professional growth by attending courses, asking for feedback, and reading professional literature. Shares information with parents/guardians and teachers
Receives constructive criticism with a willingness to improve. Gives feedback in a respectful manner
Positively project the organization, mission, goals, philosophies and policies to parents/guardians, staff and the community
Establishes positive relationships with the regional office, staff and administrative team
Attends and actively participates in regional functions and training
Establishes and maintains a relationship of cooperation and respect with coworkers
Assumes a fair share of work. Demonstrates initiative and works independently
Substitutes in classrooms to maintain ratios and gain exposure to all age groups as required
Assumes additional classroom and center responsibilities as needed, for example: kitchen, pets, children’s files, etc
Assists and supports the Director ensuring that daily responsibilities are completed; jobs are shared and taught to each team member over time
Offers and shares ideas and materials with coworkers
Leads and supervises teaching team through communication, collaboration and discussion of individual children’s needs, services and curriculum planning
Communicates directly and works to resolve conflicts quickly and avoids gossip
Exercises care in expressing views regarding the personal attributes or professional conduct of co-workers. Statements are based on first-hand knowledge and relevant to the interests of children and programs
Qualification
Required
The Assistant Director is Director qualified according to state licensing standards and will be considered a Director-in-Training
Qualified to meet the state requirements for Director preferred or participate in an education plan to meet within 5 years
A Bachelor's Degree is required
Requires 2 to 4 years of professional teaching experience and/or 1 year of prior supervisory experience, including classroom leadership responsibility or professional administration experience
A combination of infant, toddler or preschool teaching experience and administration of a child care center
Strong oral and written communication skills
Demonstrated experience and skill in communication, leadership, organization and supervision
Demonstrated understanding of NAEYC accreditation and licensing standards
Demonstrated knowledge and ability to lead staff in implementation of developmentally appropriate curriculum
Responds well to unusual or crisis situations
Strong organizational and computer skills
Capacity to understand and manage center financial duties
Computer literacy required
Demonstrated ability to perform job responsibilities in all levels of direct care
Demonstrated sensitivity and responsiveness to needs of parents/guardians, staff, and clients
Experience working in an inclusive work environment and managing across differences
Can multi-task, working independently and take initiative and can work successfully in a fast pace organization
Company
Easterseals DC MD VA
Easterseals DC MD VA offers advocacy and life-changing services to disabled children, adults, veterans, and the elderly.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Jon Horowitch
President & CEO
Lisa Reeves
President and CEO
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