Overview: The Assistant Director is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and quality of education, for all children within the center’s care. The Assistant Director supports and assists the Site Director in the overall operational management in accordance with well-established guidelines, including working with leadership in the implementation of curriculum development, staff and facilities management, and long range planning.

General Responsibilities:

• Assist in maintaining the vision for the center. Assist in the management to adhere to quality standards in accordance with the vision and with the DHS, STARS, and CACFP PA state and local requirements. Maintain quality effectiveness measurements.
• Work collaboratively with leadership in the implementation of our ECE educational curriculum, and with staff to develop positive learning activities; manage adherence to PA state and local regulations.
• Maintain student records in accordance with established enrollment procedures and guidelines.
• Communicates effectively with parents, staff, licensing, and children with a passion for providing outstanding customer service.
• Partners with the Director to implement strong educational programming with excellent financial and people management skills to achieve business goals.
• Assist in maintaining communications with parents of current and prospective students through direct conversation, newsletters and parent handbook; implement community outreach activities to maintain and promote positive community relationships.
• Maintain positive relationships with regulatory agencies; ensure legal compliance: DHS, STARS, CACFP and all JCC leadership and coordinators.
• Maintain all staff files in accordance with DHS and STARS accordance.
• Support current illness and emergency procedures; ensure staff is trained appropriately.
• Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.

Performance Expectations:

• Understand/possess an openness to Jewish religion and traditions
• Attend all meetings and events that support the department’s main objectives and responsibilities
• Positively and actively promote the JCC’s mission, membership, programs, events, and charitable purpose to JCC members and the general public
• Be familiar with the mission, vision statements, and Core Values of the JCC. Model the Core Values while working and communicating with members and staff
• Serve as integral member of the Leadership Team

Skills and Qualifications:

• Minimum AA Degree in early childhood education or related field of study
• Minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience.
• High energy.
• Strong oral and written communications skills; technology skills.
• Ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents) and to foster a team environment.
• A strong understanding of child development.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Pediatric First Aid and CPR certification.
• Must clear full background checks and clearances – PA Child Abuse, PA Criminal, National Sex Offender Registry, and FBI
• Must pass health screening with TB test (initial hire).