Associate Center Director

Position Summary

Provide effective and efficient management, support the leadership and oversight of the child care center, contributing to the accomplishment of both Programming and Operations related Performance Objectives. Responsibilities include supervising, coaching, monitoring and planning for the professional development of the teaching staff, thus ensuring quality care and customer service for staff, children, families and community. Maintain knowledge of and ability to conduct family tours, process enrollments and assist with family account issues.

Assure safety and upkeep of the center.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or a combination of a Bachelor’s Degree in another field with 24 credits in early childhood education, child development, elementary education or early childhood special education, 9 credits in administration, leadership and management, or documents meeting an appropriate combination of relevant education and experience as defined by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
• Prior experience with High Scope or other play-based curriculum
• Prior leadership experience in a NAEYC accredited environment preferred
• General knowledge of the financial management aspects of a child care center
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills, as well as time management and organizational skills
• Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs

• Team with the Lead Center Director to ensure compliance with Encompass Policies, DCF, NAEYC, and High Scope curriculum
• Support professional development and supervision of center staff, including conducting teacher observations
• Ensure appropriate level of customer service is provided to children, families and staff
• Provide support and backup for the responsibilities of the Lead Center Director
• Perform the duties and responsibilities of a classroom teacher as needed
• Support the Encompass mission, demonstrating professionalism and confidentiality in all encounters

• Respect is shown, simple acts of kindness are shown to other staff, families, and children
• Confidentiality is maintained at all times; differences are accepted without judgment or discrimination
• Others are treated kindly; no person is diminished
• Appreciation is shown; others are told they did something well; “Thank you” is offered genuinely and often
• Others feel valued and important; communication is clear; listening; keeping others informed
• Appropriate chain of command is observed; concerns are voiced to the Lead Center Director; honesty in all we say and do
• Work performance is with happiness, enthusiasm, and a sense of joy; delight in small things and enjoy the moment; can laugh at oneself and others, but not at someone else
• The Encompass Mission is lived when quality care is provided, compassion is shown, voice advocates for well-being of all children

• All customers are treated with respect and consideration at all times
• Accessibility to families,…