The Assistant Director Early Learning Center Operations will work closely with and serve as the operational lead for the Rise classrooms, providing training and oversight on matters of licensing, orientation, and daily operations in accordance with ELC and university policies, procedures and guidelines, Alabama state licensing requirements, and NAEYC accreditation standards. This individual will collaborate with the Assistant Director of Curriculum, Resource Manager and Executive Director on a consistent basis and will be responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the center. This role requires strong organizational and communication skills, the ability to manage multiple priorities, and a commitment to creating a supportive and professional work environment for staff, families, and university students.
Duties/Responsibilities:
• Work closely with the Executive Director in the management of the daily operations of the Early Learning Center. Serve as the lead in managing systems related to staffing, enrollment, scheduling, compliance, and facilities.
• Works closely with the Assistant Director of Curriculum to Identify and Coordinate professional development of staff, developing staff meetings to ensure continuing education and to ensure that all program components are well integrated and functioning smoothly.
• Provide oversight and training on matters of licensing and daily operations in accordance with the Early Learning Center, and the University’s policies,
procedures and guidelines, Alabama state licensing requirements, and NAEYC accreditation standards.
• Serving as a key member on the ELC leadership team that adheres to risk management processes, and related safety and security processes, develops or modifies operational procedures (including, but not limited to, child care licensing, and maintenance of the NAEYC Accreditation as needed.
• The Assistant Director of Operations ensures the center runs smoothly, efficiently, and in alignment with licensing regulations, accreditation standards, and the mission of the program.
• Creating and maintaining staff schedules in compliance with DHR and NAYCE ratio regulations, and providing assistance in classrooms if necessary to meet required staff-to-student ratios.
• Oversee daily adherence to licensing and safety standards.
• Participating in the hiring process by conducting interviews and onboarding of new staff, integrating them into the program.
• Collaborate with parents, teaching staff, ELC leadership, and therapists to problem solve solutions for behavioral, developmental, and educational issues that arise and to develop positive learning experiences for all families and enrolled children.
• Work with faculty to ensure the program contributes to the scholarly work of students.
• Conduct Parent tours, and provide interested families with information about the Early Learning Center.
• Gather and collect pertinent information, create, develop, prepare and generate various reports as assigned by the Executive Director.
• Manage HR and personnel action items, fulfilling confidential documentation and record – keeping responsibilities in compliance with ELC and University policies, guidelines and procedures.
• Assist in presenting the program to local, state, and national visitors including the media, government and agency heads and professional colleagues.
• Stay abreast of new developments in the field so as to contribute new philosophies and practices related to current trends in early intervention and early childhood education.
• Assist the Executive Director with special projects, center events and activities as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Management, Family Studies, Child Development, Early Childhood Education, Early Childhood Special Education, or a closely related field.
• 5 years of full-time verifiable administrative work experience, to include experience in a leadership or managerial capacity.
• Excellent presentation, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability and willingness to learn to work within various software platforms for data entry, operations, and communication.
• Master's Degree in a related field.
• Five or more years of experience working in a licensed childcare center.
• Strong knowledge of DHR Licensing Regulations.
• Experience in an early childhood leadership position.
• Knowledge of NAEYC standards.
• CPR/First Aid Certification.
• Specific knowledge of DHR License Exempt Regulations.
• Proficiency in the following platforms: Google Workspace, ARISE online portal, Brightwheel.
$55,000 - 60,000