Child Development Center Assistant Director

Job Details:
Level: Management |

Job Location:

Lakeview Village, LENEXA, KS 66215 | Position Type:
Full Time | Education Level: 2 Year Degree | Travel Percentage:
None | Job Shift: Day | Job Category:
Education

At Lakeview Village, we are friendly professionals devoted to providing aging adults with a lifestyle and quality services above the rest. We offer an opportunity for professionals at any career stage to create cherished memories for our residents.

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

• 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 Associate’s 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 in CPR and First Aid training for Pediatrics.
• Must have the ability to create and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum for Early Childhood Education.
• Demonstrates good communication skills, including 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 multitask is required and manage multiple situations effectively.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks appropriately, and exercise sound judgement where procedures cannot be standardized.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Proficiency with classroom technology (iPads, Laptops).
• Possesses an empathetic approach to children.
• Able to work in a team setting with children, teachers, residents, volunteers, and parents.

• Requires ability to sit on the floor, lift, bend, and stoop to low level positions that best allow interactions with the students.
• Ability to twist, turn, walk, climb and descend stairs, run, and jump; able to lift (up to 40 lbs.) and hold young children; requires strength to push a six‑seat stroller (up to 140 lbs.).
• Able to be outdoors during warm and cold weather.
• May be exposed to chemicals, odors, or body substances.
• Work is performed in both indoor and outdoor settings.

PDC Level: Heavy

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