Administrator in Training

General Description:
The Administrator in Training will learn the roles and responsibilities of both a center director and a curriculum specialist and is responsible for helping ensure that child care programs are in conformance with company regulations and State child care licensing provisions and that their center is providing a quality early childhood educational program.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs.

• Daily operation of the center in a manner that contributes to the growth, development, safety and discipline of children.
• Is able to view position as that of an administrator of a small business, utilizing cost efficient methods in all phases of operation and keeping all accounts receivable current.
• Require compliance of center policies, practices and procedures. Recommend, prepare and implement written policies and procedures for the Center operations, consistent with all applicable regulation and NAEYC accreditation guidelines where appropriate.
• Recruit and schedule children for the center; maintain accurate records on children enrolled in the program to include their development, attendance, immunization and general health; conduct program registration, and maintain appropriate files and waiting lists.
• Develop and implement marketing strategies for the center.
• Ensure well-being of children and quality of learning experiences.
• Communicate with parents, staff, regulatory officials, and community service agencies.
• Insure compliance with company and state regulations.
• Evaluate classroom environments, make suggestions for improvements and directly ensure improvements are met.
• Engage in continuous program evaluation with staff and plans for program improvements.
• Sets an example for staff: neat and appropriate dress, punctuality, disposition, loyalty, and positive attitude.
• Participate in recommended training programs, conferences and other professional development.
• Perform duties as a classroom teacher/child care provider, van driver or cook when needed.
• Observes classrooms for developmentally appropriate practices, required posted materials, adequate and appropriate materials, safety/sanitation, and other required guidelines. Reviews weekly planning forms and children's files and provides appropriate feedback and guidance to ensure compliance with company policies and guidelines' Encourages consistency in environments, expectations and responses to children through the use of Conscious Discipline skills Collaborates with Director/MCO and teacher in efforts to engage and involve parents with the program, staff and each child's development and learning Ensuring center is meeting Step Up To Quality standards, with the assistance of tools (PAS, Continuous Improvement Plans, etc...)

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• Experience in early learning

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Employee discount on child’s tuition
• 401(k) with up to 5% matching
• Paid time off
• Professional development