Job Description

POSITION TITLE: Adventure Club Assistant Director

Hours: Part-Time (less than 30 hours/week), increased hours in summer months

Pay Rate: $16.98-19.30/hour (depending on experience)

REPORTS TO: JSE Adventure Club Director

JOB SUMMARY:

The assistant director is responsible for assisting with the coordination, supervision, and management of the total operation of the child care center, and will serve as the person-in-charge in the absence of the director. The assistant director is expected to communicate well with staff, parents, and children. Ensures a safe and nurturing environment. Supports the child-care program in providing quality care that will be safe, affirming, enjoyable and enriching to children.

QUALIFICATIONS: The individual must be a self-starter who has the ability to make good judgments for the sake of the center, and who is reliable and trustworthy. Having experience in crisis situations is a plus. The potential candidate must be able to pass a background check and fingerprint clearance as well as be willing to participate in continuing education. Below are specific required qualifications:

• Have A High School Diploma Or The Equivalent
• Be At Least 18 Years Of Age
• Four Years Of Working With Children In A Group Setting
• College Training In Education, Child Development, Or Related Field May Be Substituted For Up To Two Years Of Experience.
• Be Reliable And Conscientious In Carrying Out Assigned Tasks
• Be Flexible In Working With The Director, Staff, Parents, And Children
• Have The Ability To Relate Well With Children And Parents And Maintain Confidentiality

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Help Plan, Teach, And Supervise Indoor And Outdoor Activities In A Safe Manner
• Help Maintain Center’s Compliance With State, Federal, And Licensing Standards, And MCS School Board Policies And Procedures
• Establishing And maintaining Control And Providing For The Safety Of The Children
• Assist Site Director With Parent Contacts
• Receive And Dispatch Important Information To Ensure Parent’s And Child’s Needs Are Addressed
• In Director’s Absence, Supervises Program, Staff, And Children
• Performing Some Bookkeeping Tasks
• Preparing And Maintaining Accurate Records
• Assisting in the Selection And Purchase Of Supplies, Equipment, Toys, Books, And Other Materials
• Serves Nutritious Snacks At Scheduled Mealtimes
• Identifies And Reports Major Problems To The Site Director For Proper Resolution
• Maintain A Clean And Orderly Physical Environment Conductive To The Growth And Development Of Children
• Attend And Actively Contribute To Staff Meetings And Training Classes
• Interact With The Children In A Way That Clearly Conveys Love And Acceptance
• Keep Children Safe At All Times
• Performs other such duties as required and/or assigned by the Director.

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt