Development Assistant Jobs in Prairie Village, KS

At Lakeview Village, we are friendly professionals who are united by our passion for providing aging adults with a lifestyle and quality services above the rest. No matter the stage in your career, this is your opportunity to be a part of a community that creates cherished memories for our residents.

Lakeview Village is a continuing care retirement community.  We have an opening for a Child Development Center Assistant Director to work Full Time.

Lakeview's Assistant Director supports the Child Development Center Director in the daily operations of the program while helping ensure a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate environment for children. This position provides administrative, operational, and program support, assists with licensing compliance and family engagement, and serves as a resource for team members while promoting the mission, vision, and values of Lakeview Village.

Why join us?

• Competitive pay
• Health, dental, and vision benefits
• Retirement plan with employer match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Fitness center and pool

Job Duties and Responsibilities 

• Provides administrative support to the Director in the day-to-day operation of the Child Development Center (CDC), including deposits, scheduling, paperwork, marketing, and other operational functions.
• Maintains and monitors adequate classroom supplies and orders materials from Central Supply as needed.
• Relays parent communications and inquiries to the appropriate staff members in a timely manner.
• Supports the Director in managing daily CDC operations.
• Provides direction and support to CDC staff in the Director's absence.
• Provides classroom and kitchen duties (food distribution/running dishwasher), coverage as needed and requested by the Director.
• Helps develop, implement, and support the intergenerational program at Lakeview Village.
• Ensures the CDC consistently meets the goals of the intergenerational program.
• Supports compliance with all KDHE child care licensing regulations and documentation requirements.
• Supports the monitoring, coordination, and development of CDC team members to ensure effective program operations.
• Ensures the health, safety, and well-being of children at all times, including conducting health checks, administering medications as authorized, and monitoring expiration dates for long-term medications.
• Creates and maintains a warm, safe, orderly, clean, and engaging learning environment that encourages exploration and development.
• Interacts positively with children individually and in groups, encouraging participation through developmentally appropriate practices and consistent positive guidance techniques.
• Ensures that children are appropriately and adequately supervised at all times.
• Establishes and maintains positive relationships with children, families, and caregivers.
• Responds appropriately to parent and child concerns, documents and follows up on issues, and communicates concerns to the Director as needed.

• Must possess an Associates or Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Development, Human Development, or Elementary Education.

• Kansas Director Certificate for up to 60 students, up to 100 students preferred. Must be in good standing with KDHE licensure.

• Minimum five years’ experience working in a licensed childcare facility or preschool program.

• Current certification CPR and First Aid training for Pediatrics

• Must have the ability to create and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum for Early Childhood Education.

• Demonstrates good communications skills, including but not limited to effective reading, writing, speaking, and analytical skills, with a fluent understanding of English.

• Must pass pre-employment screening and fingerprint background checks.

• Demonstrates leadership skills and mentor-like qualities.

• Outstanding customer service and strong organizational skills, and the ability to multi-task is required and manage multiple situations effectively. 

• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks appropriately, and exercise sound judgement where procedures cannot be standardized.

• Must be at least 21 years of age.

• Proficiency with classroom technology (iPads, Laptops)

• Possesses an empathetic approach to children.

• Able to work in a team setting with children, teachers, residents, volunteers, and parents.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Requires ability to sit on the floor, lift, bend, and stoop to low level positions that best allow interactions with the students. 

• The ability to twist, turn, walk, climb and descend stairs, run, and jump; able to lift (up to 40 lbs.) and hold young children; requires strength to push a six-seat stroller (up to 140 lbs.).

• Able to be outdoors during warm and cold weather.

• May be exposed to chemicals, odors, or body substances.

• Work is performed in both indoor and outdoor settings.

• PDC Level: Heavy

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