Child Development Center Assistant Director

Child Development Center Assistant Director

Lakeview Village - LENEXA, KS 66215

Level Management Position Type Full Time Job Shift Day Education Level 2 Year Degree Travel Percentage None Category Education

At Lakeview Village, we are friendly professionals who are united by our passion for providing aging adults with a lifestyle and quality services above the rest. No matter the stage in your career, this is your opportunity to be a part of a community that creates cherished memories for our residents.

Lakeview Village is a continuing care retirement community. We have an opening for a Child Development Center Assistant Director to work Full Time.

Lakeview's Assistant Director supports the Child Development Center Director in the daily operations of the program while helping ensure a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate environment for children. This position provides administrative, operational, and program support, assists with licensing compliance and family engagement, and serves as a resource for team members while promoting the mission, vision, and values of Lakeview Village.

Why join us?

• Competitive pay
• Health, dental, and vision benefits
• Retirement plan with employer match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Fitness center and pool

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides administrative support to the Director in the day-to-day operation of the Child Development Center (CDC), including deposits, scheduling, paperwork, marketing, and other operational functions.
• Maintains and monitors adequate classroom supplies and orders materials from Central Supply as needed.
• Relays parent communications and inquiries to the appropriate staff members in a timely manner.
• Supports the Director in managing daily CDC operations.
• Provides direction and support to CDC staff in the Director's absence.
• Provides classroom and kitchen duties (food distribution/running dishwasher), coverage as needed and requested by the Director.
• Helps develop, implement, and support the intergenerational program at Lakeview Village.
• Ensures the CDC consistently meets the goals of the intergenerational program.
• Supports compliance with all KDHE child care licensing regulations and documentation requirements.
• Supports the monitoring, coordination, and development of CDC team members to ensure effective program operations.
• Ensures the health, safety, and well-being of children at all times, including conducting health checks, administering medications as authorized, and monitoring expiration dates for long-term medications.
• Creates and maintains a warm, safe, orderly, clean, and engaging learning environment that encourages exploration and development.
• Interacts positively with children individually and in groups, encouraging participation through developmentally appropriate practices and consistent positive guidance techniques.
• Ensures that children are appropriately and adequately supervised at all times.
• Establishes and maintains positive relationships with children, families, and caregivers.
• Responds appropriately to parent and child concerns, documents and follows up on issues, and communicates concerns to the Director as needed.

• Must possess an Associates or Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Development, Human Development, or Elementary Education.
• Kansas Director Certificate for up to 60 students, up to 100 students preferred. Must be in good standing with KDHE licensure.
• Minimum five years' experience working in a licensed childcare facility or preschool program.
• Current certification CPR and First Aid training for Pediatrics
• Must have the ability to create and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum for Early Childhood Education.
• Demonstrates good communications skills, including but not limited to effective reading, writing, speaking, and analytical skills, with a fluent understanding of English.
• Must pass pre-employment screening and fingerprint background checks.
• Demonstrates leadership skills and mentor-like qualities.
• Outstanding customer service and strong organizational skills, and the ability to multi-task is required and manage multiple situations effectively.
• Ability to work independently,…