Episcopal Children's Services, Inc. · 18 hours ago
Assistant Center Manager
Jacksonville, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$19.63/hr - $20.13/hr
1+ years expEpiscopal Children's Services, Inc. is dedicated to promoting children's well-being through early childhood education. The Assistant Center Manager provides administrative support for the Center Manager and assists in maintaining daily operations while ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.
Non ProfitFamily & CareChild Care
Responsibilities
Assist the Center Manager with the day-to-day operations of the center
Promote a culturally sensitive educational program that is developmentally appropriate for each child’s age and language
Ensure classrooms meet the standards for high-quality learning environments
Support teachers in curriculum implementation, child observations, and analysis of child data
Assist with scheduling and maintaining sufficient number of staff to meet the center’s needs
Maintain complete and accurate staff files that adhere to DCF regulations, including TB, physicals, DCF hours, credentials, annual training hours, background screenings, etc
Coordinate and maintain all records for the USDA food program at the center
Track inventory and coordinate purchases for the center, including food service supplies, office supplies, program supplies, diapers & wipes, and health supplies
Maintain center petty cash fund and completes monthly reconciliation reports
Keep office area neat and organized. Maintain clean, inviting space for visitors
Greet staff, parents, and visitors upon arriving and departure from the center. Give prompt and courteous attention
Answer the phone. Give accurate and pertinent information
Maintain system for classroom records
Assist Center Manager with data entry of staff records and classroom and child assessments
In collaboration with Center Manager and Family Advocate, prepare and distribute monthly center newsletter
Participate in the daily maintenance of the site. Follow procedures for reporting maintenance needs in a timely manner
Assist Center Manager with classroom support and modeling of appropriate interactions as needed
Complete administrative tasks, such as monthly food forms, health and safety checklists and documentation, and attendance tracking logs
Assist Center Manager in handling parent concerns in a timely and professional manner. Be solution-minded. Document all concerns by emailing a summary the same day to the Center Manager
Provide guidance to staff to ensure on-going compliance with DCF licensing regulations, ECS policies and procedures, and accreditation standards
Assist in planning and conducting monthly staff meetings
Assist in the training of new staff to ensure the mission, policies, and procedures of ECS are thoroughly understood
Assist Family Advocate with maintaining informative Parent Board. Keep information up-to-date and relevant for parents
Calculate Non-Federal Share monthly and submit center NFS report to Lead FA
Continue to pursue education and/or professional development goals
Perform other job relation functions as required
Qualification
Required
Associates degree preferred with 1-3 years related administrative experience required
Director's Credential; VPK endorsed preferred or obtain within 1st year of employment
Excellent people skills and ability to work well with a broad range of people
Ability to build and establish collaborative relationships
Ability to work with the public in a tactful and professional manner
Ability to exercise good judgment and emotional maturity
Knowledge of Microsoft Office products at an intermediate to advanced level
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Ability to maintain confidential information
Ability to plan and organize work as well as maintain records and prepare reports
Ability to multi-task, prioritize and work in fast-paced environment
Ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision
Complete TB screening before having direct contact with children. Renew every 2 years
Commence within ninety (90) days and complete within 12 months of employment the DCF required 45-hour training, if applicable
Complete on-line Food Handlers course Serving Safe Food in Childcare within 90 days of employment
Must have current First Aid and Pediatric Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training
Complete a minimum of 25 hours of in-service training annually, July 1- June 30
Acceptable eyesight (with or without correction)
Acceptable hearing (with or without correction)
Ability to communicate both orally and in writing
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
A Level II Background Screening which consists of a local, state, and federal criminal check will be completed on all employees and any contracted employee position, intern position or volunteer position in which individuals have contact with children, have access to confidential information and / or are in a position of special trust
Preferred
Director's Credential; VPK endorsed preferred or obtain within 1st year of employment
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision insurance
403(b) plan with 5% employer match
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Long-term & short-term disability insurance
Employer-paid life insurance
Paid holidays
Generous paid time off
Career development
Qualifying employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Company
Episcopal Children's Services, Inc.
Established in 1966, Episcopal Children's Services (ECS) is a Non-Profit organization with strong entrepreneurial spirit that uses research and the best practices to help families ensure that all children enter school ready to learn.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Connie Stophel
CEO
L. Holly Bryan
Chief Financial Officer
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