Childcare assistant Jobs in Philadelphia, PA

Are you passionate about working with children and ready for your next step in center care opportunities? Look no further! Jovie | Pittsburgh (formerly known as College Nannies and Sitters of Pittsburgh) is thrilled to offer this  Assistant Director in a Childcare Center position.  Position Details : Location :  McCandless Schedule :  Monday to Friday 38 – 40 per week About the position :  The assistant director will assist the director in implementing and ensuring compliance with the Pennsylvania Child Care Regulations.The assistant director will support the director’s key responsibilities including ensuring the health, safety, and comfort for all children, developing and implementing program policies, and management / supervision of employees Other Job Responsibilities :

• Maintain staff-to-child ratios in all classrooms and complete the weekly employee schedules.
• Offer support in interviewing / hiring staff and managing staff according to each individual job description.
• Provide supervision and management of employees including dealing with staffing concerns, requested time off, scheduling and enforcement of company policies and procedures.
• Maintain employee records to ensure compliance with PA State regulations.
• Assist director in managing, conducting, and documenting staff meetings.
• Perform general office duties daily including reading mail and email, making and receiving phone calls, filing documents, managing database systems, and assisting director in other office activities.
• Assist director in supervising all daily and weekly tasks including reviewing staff and children’s schedules, observing classroom management, and overseeing curriculum implementation.
• Provide support for daily and weekly activities including recruitment efforts and managing program calendars.
• Greet parents and visitors, answer questions, arrange meetings, lead tours, and perform other daily customer service tasks.
• Assist in planning and implementing family engagement activities.
• Ensure all required paperwork for children, staff, and licensing are obtained and organized in a timely manner in accordance to state licensing regulations (including required emergency plans and drills.)
• Serve as acting director when required, including providing signature authority, managing staff, and overseeing programs activities.
• Any other duties assigned. Benifits :
• 401(k) matching / Simple IRA
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan Salary : $40,000-$46,000 Experience and education requirements include : Required :
• Child care center : 4 years (Required)
• Supervisory / Management in Childcare setting : 2 years (Required)
• Associates Degree - two-year degree in Early Childhood Education or area of Child Development (Required) Preferred :
• Leadership experience and excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated with ability to problem solve and make decisions independently.
• General computer literacy.
• Knowledge in Pennsylvania Licensing regulations. Powered by JazzHR