Associate Director - Child Care Center, Days

JOB SUMMARY The Associate Director of the Child Care Center at North Mississippi Health Services oversees all operations and management of the center, ensuring a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for children. They manage personnel, adhere to budgetary guidelines, and work closely with various staff members to uphold regulatory compliance in the absence of the director or in an ancillary site. | **JOB** **FUNCTIONS** | | --- | Basic Requirements:

• Coordinates and assists the Director with the overall operations and management of the Child Care Center.
• Acts as the Director in the Director's absence.
• Supports the Director in a fair and consistent manner with the supervision and evaluation of staff in an assigned area or department.
• Available to all childcare staff and parents to help resolve issues as they arise.
• Understands and remains in compliance with all childcare regulations and guidelines.

Communications:

• Communicates with parents and childcare staff in a professional and positive manner with open and honest conversations to resolve issues as they arise.
• Uses creativity to develop and stimulate educational experiences.
• Uses discretion, discernment and tact in confidential matters.

Budget:

• Assist director in developing revenue and expense projections for budget to include childcare fees, wages and equipment needs.
• Uses materials and time wisely in order to keep Child Care Center
• Assists Director in monitoring center financial performance and implementing changes as directed to optimize budget performance.

QUALIFICATIONS Education Education Level Education Details Required/Preferred Associate's Degree early childhood education or related field Required
Bachelor's Degree early childhood education or related field Preferred

Licenses and Certifications
Licenses and Certifications Licenses and Certifications Details Time Frame Required/
Preferred Director Certification from the MS Department of Health within 90 Days Required
Work Experience Number of Years Work Experience Details Required/
Preferred 4-6 years 3-5 years experience in early childhood setting Required
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Required/Preferred Proficiency Good organizational skills, communication skills, and budget management skills are essential. Required Expert Level (High) Must have ability to communicate effectively orally. Required Expert Level (High) Ability to follow oral instructions. Required Expert Level (High) Must participate in 15 hours of staff development to retain this position. Required Expert Level (High) Ability to be able to read and write English is desirable. Required Expert Level (High) Knowledge of childhood illnesses and diseases is also desirable. Required Expert Level (High) Must have ability to supervise staff. Required Intermediate Level (Medium) Familiarizes new employees with the goals and mission of the department. Required Intermediate Level (Medium) Coaches and interacts with supervisors to ensure the Child Care Center environment is meeting the needs of the children. Required Intermediate Level (Medium) Follows the department grooming, hand washing and food safety standards. Required Expert Level (High) Supports and participates in Quality Process Improvement activities. Required Intermediate Level (Medium) Ability to maintain confidentiality. Required Expert Level (High) Seeks to improve services and products, and ask for customer feedback. Required Expert Level (High) Works with national, state and local educators to keep abreast of latest trends in education. Required Expert Level (High) Must be able to communicate effectively with all Child Care Center staff. Selection Needed Expert Level (High) Must be able to work with young children of all ages. Required Expert Level (High) Interacts extensively with children, parents, and Child Care Center staff.  It is therefore imperative that he/she have good communication skills and reflects a positive, caring attitude toward children, parents and staff. Required Expert Level (High) Responsible for working well with all staff to accomplish work assignments Required Intermediate Level (Medium) Interacts with all internal and external customers to provide high quality customer service in a timely manner. Required Expert Level (High) Maintains a high level of adherence to the Hospital=s Value Statement Values and Service Excellence Standards. Required Expert Level (High) Resolves customer complaints appropriately, timely and effectively. Required Expert Level (High) Responsible for having a high level of customer service. Required Expert Level (High) Regularly recognizes and acknowledges other staff members for a job well done. Required Intermediate Level (Medium) Responsible for interacting with other departments during expansions problems and improvements for the Child Care Center. Required Intermediate Level (Medium)

**SCOPE**
**Freedom To Act:**
**Problem Solving:**
**Impact:**
**Financial Responsibility:** * Sales Revenue Target Responsibility: * Approval Responsibility: * P & L Responsibility: * Assets Controlled: * Controllable Expenses (e.g., Payroll and other budgeted items): * Total Financial Responsibility: **Budget Responsibility** * Primary Budget Responsibility: * Shared Budget Responsibility: