About this role
CLASS TITLE: CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER ASSISTANT DIRECTOR ESSENTIAL FUNCTION: Assist the Child Development Center Supervisor in planning, implementing and administering to meet the established requirements of the District and the Kentucky Day Care Licensure. BASIC REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
• Implement all rules and regulations, policies and administrative guidelines as adopted by the Board of Education and/or the school SBDM Council.
• Assist with the operation and maintenance of a Child Development Center.
• Maintain physical facilities necessary to meet licensure requirements.
• Assume the responsibilities of the Supervisor when assigned.
• Assist in supervising and monitoring the performance of center staff and co-op students.
• Maintain records and prepare reports as directed by the supervisor.
• Assure that infants receive age appropriate activities and stimulation.
• Respond to individual child's basic needs.
• Perform related duties as assigned.
• Remain at work during the entire workday unless excused by immediate supervisor or designated representative.
• Maintain a professional appearance.
• Incorporate the use of technology in daily tasks.
• Maintain regular attendance.
• Adhere to the Professional Code of Ethics. KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES: KNOWLEDGE OF:
• Current concepts used in Early Childhood Development.
• Basic child psychology and principles and theories of child growth and development.
• Principles and theories of parent-child relationships.
• Policies, procedures and philosophy of a child development center.
• Health and safety requirements of children.
• Appropriate safety precautions and procedures.
• Methods of observing, evaluating and recording child behavior.
• Equipment, materials and supplies used in a children's center.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy. ABILITY TO:
• Model and explain principles, theories and practical application of growth and development of children.
• Develop and revise instructional materials appropriate for assigned age levels.
• Purchase, inventory, store and maintain supplies and equipment for the Center.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with employees, preschool children, students and parents.
• Provide work direction and guidance to Center employees, volunteers and students.
• Work independently with little direction.
• Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
• Complete work with many interruptions.
• Maintain current knowledge of technological advances in the field.
• Maintain a healthy and safe learning environment.
• Apply appropriate first aid.
• Apply and explain policies, procedures, rules and regulations.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others, including a variety of ages and cultures.
• Lift equipment and children weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Plan and organize work.
• Meet schedules and time lines.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination equivalent to: high school diploma, G.E.D. Certificate or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a G.E.D. as required by Kentucky law and two years experience in a licensed day care center working with infants. LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Certification in Pediatric First Aid, CPR and six hours of State approved childcare training annually. TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary and work year to be established by the Board of Education. EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Personnel.