Assistant Childcare Jobs (NOW HIRING)

The Salvation Army’s Children’s Learning Center is hiring an Assistant Childcare Director and offers excellent benefit package to eligible employees including:

• Generous paid time off every year that includes: vacation and sick time, holidays, and up to 3 personal days.
• Employer funded Pension Plan (company contributions begin after 1 year of employment)
• Comprehensive health care coverage with low-cost employee premiums, co-pays and deductibles
• Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including Short Term Disability, AFLAC and Voluntary Term Life
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Eligibility for the Federal Government’s Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• Most importantly – a job with a good purpose!

Location: Dorchester, MA

Hours/week:40 hours per week

Exemption:Exempt

Pay Range: $55,000 - $65,000 per year

*starting pay varies depending on experience and qualifications*

Responsible for all aspects of The Salvation Army’s Children’s Learning Center when the Director is not present.  Will be hands-on in the classroom and represent the Day Care Center when necessary. Sets the tone for the program, ensures that this program is of high quality, developmentally appropriate, and meets the needs of the children and families The Salvation Army serves.

This job description is not all inclusive.  It is intended to identify the essential duties of the position.  Other duties, responsibilities and tasks may be assigned.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Works in the Classroom to do the following:

• Work as a team to collaborate and communicate with parents, teachers, administration, and other employees at The Salvation Army. Attend and participate in all meetings.
• Develop, implement, and approve daily curriculum.
• Foster a nurturing atmosphere. Assure that a method of positive discipline is always used. Make sure that all aspects of the classroom are running smoothly, transitions, routines, nap time, health and safety procedures, etc.
• Complete progress reports for each child. Meet with parents to discuss their child’s progress.  Evaluate each child’s needs and set appropriate goals.  Complete daily journals for each child-a summary of how they were each day. 
• Maintain a safe, stable, and loving environment. Make sure the classroom is clean; the materials are stocked.
• Observe the children to pick up on any developmental, emotional, or behavioral needs that might require special services or evaluation. Communicate with and brainstorm ideas with teachers and administration. 
• Implement innovative ideas into the classrooms to improve the lives of the children we serve. Complete referrals when needed.  Assist staff with the referral process.
• Supervise the volunteers, interns, and specialists in the classroom.

Assist the Director to do the following:

• Assumes responsibility to manage operation of the center in the Director’s absence
• Support the recruitment, hiring, onboarding, development and supervision of staff.
• Assist the director with the daily operations of the program, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for all children and staff. Ensure the facility is safe and well-stocked, including checking that safety equipment is available and  working, removing hazards, and ensuring the facility is always clean, orderly, and in compliance with laws and regulations
• Provides orientation for new employees, volunteers, and interns.
• Manage daily classroom staffing and coverage needs. Ensure that child ratios are always met
• Supervise, evaluate, and act as a resource for subordinates. Complete employee observations and reviews, as delegated.
• Oversee and support teachers in the program in developing and implementing core and enrichment curriculum. creating engaging and effective explorations, lessons and activities. Ensure that lesson plans incorporate various learning styles and developmental needs, including language, cognitive, social, and emotional growth.
• Use your experience and expertise to support, empower, and assist others in becoming better educators. Be a resource to day care staff.  Help them resolve issues that may arise.
• Conducts and documents monthly staff meetings and arranges in-service training.
• Address parent concerns and oversee regular communication from teachers regarding their child’s progress.
• Work with the director to solicit feedback about the program from families and staff on an ongoing basis, and develops a program improvement plan based on such results
• Address any emergencies or incidents promptly and communicate with parents and staff as necessary.
• Perform other duties within the scope of the position

QUALIFICATIONS

Education Requirements:

Associate’s degree, pursuing Director I certification.

Work Experience:

At least 2 years of experience working in a supervisory role or as a lead teacher and committed to the mission of The Salvation Army. 

Other Qualifications:

• Possess a high standard of personal integrity
• Excellent management, organizational, and communication skills
• Must be able to multi-task
• ServSafe Certified

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the duties of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of this job. 

Requirements include:

• Sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or occasional continuous basis.
• Grasp, push, pull objects such as reference materials, files, file cabinet drawers, and reach overhead.
• Ability to load and to change settings, devices, fixtures, on various equipment used in and around an office environment
• Operate telephone and other electronic communication devices.
• Operate various other office equipment including personal computers, copiers, fax machines, and scanning equipment.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. occasionally.
• Ability to travel throughout the Division via car, train, or airplane.
• Ability to be creative, original, intuitive, and perceptive.
• Ability to think logically and critically.
• Ability to envision a project from beginning to end.
• Ability to solve complex problems, make appropriate judgments and decisions

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. The Salvation Army is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified job applicants, job candidates, and employees with disabilities to ensure they enjoy equal access to all employment opportunities and benefits of employment as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act. EEO is the Law.

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.