Assistant Administrator-Child Care/Preschool

*General Position Description* The Assistant Administrator is responsible for assisting the Center Administrator in ensuring the health, safety, and quality of education for all children within the center’s care.
Under the direction of the Center Administrator, the Assistant Administrator collaborates with staff to ensure that curriculum and classroom activities are properly delivered, and that the needs of the students and the goals of the center are met appropriately.
This position reports to Center Administrator.
*Key Responsibilities* · Assume duties of Center Administrator and Teachers as needed during their absence.
· Collaborate with staff to ensure adherence to quality standards in accordance with program guidelines as well as state and local requirements; implement improvements where needed.
(ex: ODJFS, SUTQ, Health Department, etc) · Maintain communication with families and community through appropriate outreach activities.
· Follow all program policies and state regulations.
· Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.
· Any other tasks as assigned by the Administrator *Additional Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required* · 1 – 3 years of direct professional experience in an early childhood setting.
· *High positive energy*.
· Strong oral and written communication skills.
· A strong understanding of child development.
· Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
· Must clear full background check and finger printing.
· Must pass health screening.
*Educational Requirements* · Associate Degree in early childhood education or related field of study preferred.
· Must obtain CDA within 1 year if needed (training may be available) *Employment Type* Full-time Wage Range Based on education and experience *Free childcare equal to $6/hour/child (if openings are available)* Job Type: Full-time Pay: $12.
00 - $17.
00 per hour Benefits: * Childcare * Dental insurance * Employee discount * Flexible schedule * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Professional development assistance * Tuition reimbursement * Vision insurance Schedule: * Monday to Friday Work setting: * Development center * In-person * Office Work Location: In person