Talent.com
Assistant Childcare Director
Assistant Childcare DirectorThe Salvation Army • Dorchester, MA, US
Assistant Childcare Director

Assistant Childcare Director

The Salvation Army • Dorchester, MA, US
job_description.job_card.30_days_ago
serp_jobs.job_preview.job_type
  • serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
job_description.job_card.job_description

Overview

The Salvation Army’s Children’s Learning Center is hiring an Assistant Childcare Director and offers excellent benefit package to eligible employees including :

  • Generous paid time off every year that includes : vacation and sick time, holidays, and up to 3 personal days.
  • Employer funded Pension Plan (company contributions begin after 1 year of employment)
  • Comprehensive health care coverage with low-cost employee premiums, co-pays and deductibles
  • Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including Short Term Disability, AFLAC and Voluntary Term Life
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Eligibility for the Federal Government’s Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program
  • Most importantly – a job with a good purpose!

Location : Dorchester, MA

Hours / week : 40 hours per week

Exemption : Exempt

Pay Range : $55,000 - $65,000 per year

  • starting pay varies depending on experience and qualifications
  • Responsible for all aspects of The Salvation Army’s Children’s Learning Center when the Director is not present. Will be hands-on in the classroom and represent the Day Care Center when necessary. Sets the tone for the program, ensures that this program is of high quality, developmentally appropriate, and meets the needs of the children and families The Salvation Army serves.

    This job description is not all inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential duties of the position. Other duties, responsibilities and tasks may be assigned.

    Duties & Responsibilities :

    Works in the Classroom to do the following :

  • Work as a team to collaborate and communicate with parents, teachers, administration, and other employees at The Salvation Army. Attend and participate in all meetings.
  • Develop, implement, and approve daily curriculum.
  • Foster a nurturing atmosphere. Assure that a method of positive discipline is always used. Make sure that all aspects of the classroom are running smoothly, transitions, routines, nap time, health and safety procedures, etc.
  • Complete progress reports for each child. Meet with parents to discuss their child’s progress. Evaluate each child’s needs and set appropriate goals. Complete daily journals for each child-a summary of how they were each day.
  • Maintain a safe, stable, and loving environment. Make sure the classroom is clean; the materials are stocked.
  • Observe the children to pick up on any developmental, emotional, or behavioral needs that might require special services or evaluation. Communicate with and brainstorm ideas with teachers and administration.
  • Implement innovative ideas into the classrooms to improve the lives of the children we serve. Complete referrals when needed. Assist staff with the referral process.
  • Supervise the volunteers, interns, and specialists in the classroom.
  • Assist the Director to do the following :

  • Assumes responsibility to manage operation of the center in the Director’s absence
  • Support the recruitment, hiring, onboarding, development and supervision of staff.
  • Assist the director with the daily operations of the program, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for all children and staff. Ensure the facility is safe and well-stocked, including checking that safety equipment is available and working, removing hazards, and ensuring the facility is always clean, orderly, and in compliance with laws and regulations
  • Provides orientation for new employees, volunteers, and interns.
  • Manage daily classroom staffing and coverage needs. Ensure that child ratios are always met
  • Supervise, evaluate, and act as a resource for subordinates. Complete employee observations and reviews, as delegated.
  • Oversee and support teachers in the program in developing and implementing core and enrichment curriculum. creating engaging and effective explorations, lessons and activities. Ensure that lesson plans incorporate various learning styles and developmental needs, including language, cognitive, social, and emotional growth.
  • Use your experience and expertise to support, empower, and assist others in becoming better educators. Be a resource to day care staff. Help them resolve issues that may arise.
  • Conducts and documents monthly staff meetings and arranges in-service training.
  • Address parent concerns and oversee regular communication from teachers regarding their child’s progress.
  • Work with the director to solicit feedback about the program from families and staff on an ongoing basis, and develops a program improvement plan based on such results
  • Address any emergencies or incidents promptly and communicate with parents and staff as necessary.
  • Perform other duties within the scope of the position
  • QUALIFICATIONS

    Education Requirements :

    Associate’s degree, pursuing Director I certification.

    Work Experience :

    At least 2 years of experience working in a supervisory role or as a lead teacher and committed to the mission of The Salvation Army.

    Other Qualifications :

  • Possess a high standard of personal integrity
  • Excellent management, organizational, and communication skills
  • Must be able to multi-task
  • ServSafe Certified
  • The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the duties of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of this job.

    Requirements include :

  • Sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or occasional continuous basis.
  • Grasp, push, pull objects such as reference materials, files, file cabinet drawers, and reach overhead.
  • Ability to load and to change settings, devices, fixtures, on various equipment used in and around an office environment
  • Operate telephone and other electronic communication devices.
  • Operate various other office equipment including personal computers, copiers, fax machines, and scanning equipment.
  • Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. occasionally.
  • Ability to travel throughout the Division via car, train, or airplane.
  • Ability to be creative, original, intuitive, and perceptive.
  • Ability to think logically and critically.
  • Ability to envision a project from beginning to end.
  • Ability to solve complex problems, make appropriate judgments and decisions
  • All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. The Salvation Army is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified job applicants, job candidates, and employees with disabilities to ensure they enjoy equal access to all employment opportunities and benefits of employment as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act.

    serp_jobs.job_alerts.create_a_job

    Childcare Assistant • Dorchester, MA, US

    Job_description.internal_linking.related_jobs
    Preschool Director

    Preschool Director

    Cadence Education • Beverly, MA, US
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    Ready to captain a preschool that sparks joy and transforms lives?.Cadence Academy Preschool, a proud part of the Cadence Education family, is searching for an inspiring. If you're driven by a passi...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_more
    serp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_30 • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
    Associate Director of Development - Individual Giving

    Associate Director of Development - Individual Giving

    New England Aquarium • Boston, MA, USA
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time +1
    serp_jobs.filters_job_card.quick_apply
    The Associate Director of Development (ADOD) joins New England Aquarium's (NEAq) Development Team.Currently, the team raises over $14 million annually to drive NEAq's mission with ambitious plans f...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_more
    serp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_30
    Director - Opportunity, Inclusion, and Belonging

    Director - Opportunity, Inclusion, and Belonging

    Goodwin • Boston, MA, United States
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    Join Goodwin’s Global Operations Team, and make a real impact on a global scale.At Goodwin, we work with some of the world’s most successful and innovative investors, entrepreneurs and disruptors i...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_more
    serp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_variable_days • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
    ACTIVITIES DIRECTOR

    ACTIVITIES DIRECTOR

    Integritus Healthcare • Boston, MA, United States
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    ACTIVITIES DIRECTOR – Integritus Healthcare.The Activity Director will be responsible for planning, organizing, developing, and directing the overall operation of the Activity Department in accorda...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_more
    serp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_variable_days • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
    Director of Clinical Education

    Director of Clinical Education

    Fenway Health • Boston, MA, United States
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    Reporting to the Medical Director of Primary Care (MDPC), the Director of Clinical Education provides leadership and oversight for medical education and clinical training programs across Fenway Hea...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_more
    serp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_30 • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
    Assistant Teacher : Preschool

    Assistant Teacher : Preschool

    Children of America • Braintree, MA, USA
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    serp_jobs.filters_job_card.quick_apply
    About Children of America (COA) We're.COA rich in diversity and strength.Our Assistant Teachers are responsible with executing our curriculum. You alongside the Lead Teacher and a talented team of e...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_more
    serp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_30
    Early Education Director

    Early Education Director

    Little Sprouts • Peabody, Massachusetts, USA
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    At Little Sprouts LLC we cherish the passion and dedication of our school teams.With generous time off opportunities to grow and real work-life balance were here to help you build a careerand a lif...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_more
    serp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_variable_days • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
    Preschool Director

    Preschool Director

    Massachusetts Staffing • Beverly, MA, US
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    Company Overview Preschool Director Lead a World of Wonder and Shape Bright Futures! Beverly, Massachusetts 01915 Ready to captain a preschool that sparks joy and transforms lives? Next Generation...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_more
    serp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_variable_hours • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
    Director, Activities and Recreation Programs

    Director, Activities and Recreation Programs

    Mass General Brigham • Boston, MA, United States
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    Director, Activities and Recreation Programs.Director, Activities and Recreation Programs.Site : Spaulding Nursing and Therapy Center Brighton, Inc. Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of pro...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_more
    serp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_variable_days • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
    Director, Activities and Recreation Programs

    Director, Activities and Recreation Programs

    Spaulding Nursing & Therapy Centers • Boston, MA, United States
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    Plan and implement therapeutic recreation services for residents and patients while meeting all regulatory standards.Will evaluate therapeutic treatment plans. developing treatment options; develop...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_more
    serp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_variable_days • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
    Medical Director, Newborn Nursery

    Medical Director, Newborn Nursery

    Boston Medical Center Health System • Boston, MA, United States
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    Medical Director, Newborn Nursery.The Boston University Chobanian and Avedisian School of Medicine,.Newborn Nursery Medical Director. Clinical activities are based at Boston Medical Center (BMC), a ...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_more
    serp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_variable_days • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
    EnrichedLIFE Director (Activities, Programming Director)

    EnrichedLIFE Director (Activities, Programming Director)

    Senior Living Residences • Brockton, Massachusetts, USA
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time +1
    EnrichedLIFE Director (Activities / Programming Director).Senior Living Residences who enjoys an exceptional reputation among both families and professionals for providing quality care creating innov...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_more
    serp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_variable_days • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
    Director of Endocrinology

    Director of Endocrinology

    Signature Healthcare • Brockton, US
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    Come join our team at Signature Healthcare! This is a great opportunity for a BC Endocrinologist that thrives on providing excellent patient care and has an interest in clinical leadership.Our team...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_more
    serp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_30 • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
    Adult Foster Care Supervisor

    Adult Foster Care Supervisor

    Tempus Unlimited Inc. • Stoughton, MA, US
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    Tempus Corporate Headquarters, 600 Technology Center Drive, Stoughton, Massachusetts, United States of America.The agency, through its programs and services, encourages the inclusion of people with...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_more
    serp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_30 • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
    Child Care Center Director

    Child Care Center Director

    Kids & Company Ltd • Randolph, Massachusetts, USA
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    Are you passionate about inspiring young minds At Inspire Early Education we foster a joyful inclusive learning environment where both children and educators thrive. Join a team that values collabor...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_more
    serp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_variable_days • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
    Peabody School Extra-Curricula Club Leader and Family Liaison

    Peabody School Extra-Curricula Club Leader and Family Liaison

    Cambridge Public Schools • Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA
    serp_jobs.job_card.part_time
    Description of Service Opportunity : .Club Leaders will develop educational and engaging club opportunities for the students of Peabody School. Clubs will run for one hour per week before or after ad...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_more
    serp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_variable_days • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
    Assistant Director Development

    Assistant Director Development

    Tufts University • Medford, MA, United States
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    The Tufts School of Engineering's fundraising priorities focus on advancing groundbreaking research, enhancing student experiences, and expanding access to transformative educational opportunities....serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_more
    serp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_30 • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
    Legacy Gifts Director — Build Our Planned Giving Program

    Legacy Gifts Director — Build Our Planned Giving Program

    Squillace & Associates, P.C. • Boston, MA, United States
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    A nonprofit organization focused on Alzheimer's research is seeking an experienced Director of Planned Giving.This role involves launching and leading a comprehensive gift planning program while ma...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_more
    serp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_variable_days • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted