Team Leader/Assistant Director, Child Care Center
Amarillo College

Job Info

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At Amarillo College, our students are the priority. Our mission and our responsibility is to enrich their lives by helping them identify an educational pathway that will lead to success in life. We require that every team member, regardless of job title or duties, be responsible, first and foremost, for assisting students in every way.

We are currently seeking a Full -Time Team Leader for our Child Care Center who will adhere to the aforementioned mission statement and who will provide a team leadership role that supports national standards for the education of young children and coordinates parent programs and parent conferences as needed.

GENERAL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION:

• Required: Associate's Degree in Child Development or Early Childhood Education.
• Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in Early Education or a related field.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES:

• Preferred: CDA Certificate in Infant/Toddler Education.

EXPERIENCE:

• Required:
  • 30 clock hours of additional training.
  • 3 years of experience in caring for young children in a group situation. Clear Background History.
• Preferred:
  • 5 years of experience in caring for young children in a group situation.
  • Experience in working in an NAEYC accredited program, or a Four Star program in the Rising Star system. School experience with Pre K.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Build positive relationships with families; Implement and maintain the "Parents As Teachers" program;
• Coordinate all parent programs (i.e. parent meetings, Backpack Program, parent/teacher conferences.);
• Assess and file training plans and certificates for employees;
• Support curriculum plans for all ages of children enrolled;
• Organize materials to support lessons and units on a regular basis;
• Substitute in classrooms, maintain playgrounds, and supervise playground activities;
• Supervise employees when the Child Care Center Supervisor is absent;
• Maintain professional commitment and attend professional development activities as assigned;
• Maintain commitment to NAEYC standards;
• In accordance with Texas state law and licensing rules of the Texas Department of Family Protective Services, persons employed in this position will be subject to a Child Care Criminal History Check (TDPRS Form 2971), FBI Fingerprinting, and Tuberculosis test;
• Participate in professional learning and development as required under state or local contractual agreements and/or Amarillo College; and,
• As an Amarillo College employee, seek knowledge of and pledge to actively engage in a culture of caring striving to serve students, peers and the community by embracing the AC Core Values: Wow, Family, Fun, Innovation, and Yes!

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Must have attention to detail.
• Must have knowledge of Child Development Policies and Procedures.
• Must have dependability.
• Must have organizational and Task Prioritization Skills.
• Must have effective Communication and Critical Thinking Skills.
• Must be able to work well with a team or independently.
• Must be able to conduct self with professionalism and respect toward others.
• Must be able to maintain a commitment to discretion and confidentiality concerning sensitive information, and perform additional duties or job functions required/deemed necessary by supervisory personnel.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to travel between offices and buildings, and requires the ability to lift, carry, push, pull and/or maneuver office, cleaning, and teaching supplies as needed. Employee may be required to lift children.

Working Conditions: The working conditions described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. In accordance with Texas state law and licensing rules of the Texas Department of Family Protective Services, persons employed in this position will be subject to a Child Care Criminal History Check (TDPRS Form 2971), FBI Fingerprinting, and Tuberculosis test. Employee is required to maintain CDA certification annual requirements and maintain an active CPR/First Aid Certification. Occasional overtime hours may be required. Overtime hours must be approved by supervisor and/or cabinet member prior to work.

Work Environment: The work environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. This position operates in a child care environment, requiring regular sanitation. Employee will experience daily exposure to household cleaning supplies, frequently distracting noise levels, and frequent interruptions.

Travel: Any travel essential for this position requires the employee to adhere to the Amarillo College Travel Policy as written.

Salary: Amarillo College Staff Salary Schedule grade 8

Diversity and Inclusion Statement: Amarillo College is committed to hiring and retaining a racially diverse, culturally competent staff at all levels of the organization who not only reflect the demographics of our clients but also continue to deepen their skills and competencies to serve the full range of our customers.

Promotional Opportunity Policy: Under the Amarillo College Promotional Opportunity Policy, only current appointed or part-time non-appointed employees will be considered for a position during the first five (5) working days from notice or posting.

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