Assistant Director

Starting Date:

Start Date: May 1st, 2023

 Hours: Mon-Fri, 8am-4pm

Key Responsibilities:

• Program Management
  • Participate with the Director and Exec Director in the development, implementation, evaluation, and maintenance of the program
  • Oversee maintenance of children’s files
  • Handle all aspects of student enrollment, including tours, registration, and billing
  • Develop and maintain organizational systems
  • Step in as Director Designee when needed
  • Oversee phone and email communication
  • Work as a team to maintain Child Care Licensing standards, meet goals, and problem solve
  • Provide oversight for volunteers

• Classroom Support

• When necessary, assist teachers in supervising children during bathroom breaks, diapering, injury accidents, medication administration, or feeding.
• Fill-in as a classroom teacher when the regular teacher is out.
  • Create or follow lesson plans; build relationships with children
• Offer Teachers support with lesson planning.

• Program Development
  • Assist Executive Director and Director on implementing and reporting for grants
• Staff Management
  • Track and organize staff in-service training and certifications
  • Work with Director to plan and implement staff trainings
• Health and Safety Facilitation
  • Oversee implementation of snacks/meals.
• Other duties as assigned

Preferred Education/Experience:

• At least one of the following: 
  • Any bachelor's or higher education degree, and at least 60 clock hours of approved Utah Early Childhood Career Ladder courses in child development, social and emotional development, and the child care environment; or 60 clock hours of equivalent training as approved by the department; 
  • An Associate degree or least 12 college credit hours of child development courses
  • A valid national certification such as a Certified Childcare Professional (CCP) issued by the National Child Care Association, a Child Development Associate (CDA) issued by the Council for Early Childhood Professional Recognition, or other equivalent credential as approved by the department;
  • At least a Level 9 from the Utah Early Childhood Career Ladder system
  • A National Administrator Credential (NAC) and at least 60 clock hours of approved Utah Early Childhood Career Ladder courses in child development, social and emotional development, and the child care environment
• Experience supervising children ages 2-5 years old in a group setting.
• Experience supervising staff. 
• Comfortable spending time outdoors, in all weather conditions.
• Strong planning, organizing, and management skills.
• Comfortable problem-solving, dealing with high-risk situations, and communicating with strangers.
• Working knowledge of child care licensing requirements.
• Comfortable with word processing and other computer and internet-based programs.

Requirements:

Candidate will be required to complete the following:

• A rigorous background check, including fingerprinting
• Food Handler’s Permit ($30; reimbursed after 90 days)
• Infant and Child CPR/First Aid Certification (~$110; reimbursed after 90 days)
• Ability to lift a  child. 

Supervision:

This position reports to the Center Director. Continued employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a 30-day Review and a Mid-Year and Annual Reviews thereafter.

To apply:

Submit resume, cover letter, and transcripts to lianna.lopez@wonderbloom.org
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Race, Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion Statement: 

Wonderbloom will not discriminate in hiring staff on the basis of race, age, gender, religion, cultural heritage, political beliefs, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, or disability. We are paying attention to marginalized voices and taking steps to combat inequality. We acknowledge that we need to actively promote anti-racism in our programs and conversations.