Assistant Center Manager

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Assistant Center Manager provides administrative program support for the Center Manager and assists in maintaining the daily operations of the center and adhering to DCF, APPLE, and Head Start regulations.

Full‑time

• 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 complete monthly reconciliation reports.
• Keep office area neat and organized. Maintain a clean, inviting space for visitors.
• Greet staff, parents, and visitors upon arrival and departure from the center. Give prompt and courteous attention.
• Answer the phone. Provide 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 ongoing 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‑related functions as required.

• This position reports to the Center Manager.

• Associate’s 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 and maintain records and prepare reports.
• Ability to multi‑task, prioritize and work in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision.

• Complete TB screening before having direct contact with children. Renew every 2 years.
• Complete the DCF required 45‑hour training within 12 months of employment, if applicable.
• Complete online 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.

• Works inside in a child care setting.
• Some travel required.

• 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.

(Reasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability.)

$19.63 – $20.13 per hour