Assistant Director

Job Details: Job Location: Price Hill - Cincinnati, OH, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: 2 Year Degree, Salary Range: $24.00 - $27.00Hourly, Definition and Primary Objective:Assist the Director of the Learning Grove center with all day-to-day operations of the program. Work with staff and families on a regular basis to ensure high quality care is provided. Primary Responsibilities Works as a teacher in classroom at least 4 hours each day Assists in ensuring the creation and maintenance of safe and healthy learning environments for children Assists the process of enrolling children into the program Maintains compliance with state childcare licensing/NAC standards and KY All Star requirements Assists in coordinating and evaluating the childcare component of Early Learning center Assists with staff meeting preparation, training and in-service days for childcare staff as assigned Participate in meetings/trainings as required/requested by director Assist the director in administrative duties as assigned   Coaching and Staff Development Mentors, supervises, and supports childcare staff in the classroom setting Assists in observing teachers in classroom or other teacher settings to assess relevant skills, and recommends methods and strategies appropriate to the achievement of program goals along with Director Supports staff through supervision of the assessments of enrolled children Ensure teachers check and update their Professional Development Plans to reflect current training experiences along with Director Support the staff to ensure the completion of at least two parent conferences of each enrolled child each year along with the Director Assists with the supervise the transition process within and out of program   Other duties as assigned Qualifications: Minimum Education, Experience and Other Skill Requirements:Credentials & Requirements Ability to read, speak, and write English CDA (with supervisory experience) or greater (Associate/Bachelor/Master Degree with child development classes) Prior experience working with young children commensurate to responsibilities Current First Aid/CPR Certification Ability to lift (weight) and meet the physical challenges within reason compliant to the position Successful clearance of a CAN Check and Criminal Background Check Compliance with Licensing requirement for TB testing No physical or mental/emotional limitations that would prevent the implementation of caring for and safe- keeping of infants through school age children