Assistant Director, Childcare Center Operations

The Assistant Director will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the Helen L. Greathouse Children’s Center in the absence of the Director.

Serve as the secondary administrator of Helen L. Greathouse Children’s Center Coordinate the children’s program according to the Texas HHS childcare licensing regulations and Texas Rising Star criteria for 4 Star Designated providers

Communicate professionally and effectively with all staff, parents, children and Midland College Administration.

Monitor developmentally appropriate curriculum and all learning activities designed for infants/toddlers and two-year-old children, including children’s schedules, lesson plans and routines. Provide time for teacher lesson planning time.

Assist in implementing quality health and safety/emergency management standards for the entire center

First responder for the substitution assistance in the event of teacher and staff absence at both children’s center

Supervise and support assessment of the children

Provide training, modeling, and support for teachers in all areas of effective instruction as directed

Responsible for using positive guidance and discipline

Implement positive classroom management techniques.

Support teachers in keeping parents informed of the daily activities and routines of the center

Assist in coordinating staff schedules, time off, and securing substitutes

Responsible for updating and maintaining all center and staff records, etc.

Assist in training staff for required annual training hours and orientation

Assist in overseeing contract food services and custodial services

Maintain a positive working relationship with Child Care Licensing and other community organizations

Assist students who come in to the children’s center for educational and observation purposes, such as child development, nursing, psychology, and with various high school students

Supervise part time staff such as teachers and campus work studies

Assist as needed with daily snack and lunch set up Other duties assigned

Required Qualifications Associate Degree required with 12 hours in child development and 6 hours in management highly preferred

Applicants with an Associate Degree but do not have required child development and management hours will also be considered

If hired, employee will be required to satisfactorily complete the required child development and management hours within one year of hire date

Must possess a valid Texas Driver License, good driving record, and be insurable on Midland College’s insurance policy

Three years or more working in a Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care License, child care facility or early childhood program

Proficient in computer and software applications

English language proficiency, organizational skills, knowledge of THHS child care licensing regulations of child care centers, and good communication skills with parents and staff

Supervisory skills of employees

Annual training of 36 clock hours is required after employment

CPR and First Aid Training, FBI fingerprint scan, and pass criminal history background check

Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field

Physical Demands Job requires lifting up to 40 pounds, standing, rising up from low chairs or when sitting on the floor, walking, reaching, stooping, squatting down, bending, participating with children on the playground or outside play, potty training, and diaper changing

Secure work environment, confidentiality of families, children and staff

Travel for training, meetings, and events both in and out of town
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