Associate Center Director

• Team with the Lead Center Director to ensure compliance with Encompass Policies, DCF, NAEYC, and High Scope curriculum
• Support professional development and supervision of center staff, including conducting teacher observations
• Ensure appropriate level of customer service is provided to children, families and staff
• Provide support and backup for the responsibilities of the Lead Center Director
• Perform the duties and responsibilities of a classroom teacher as needed
• Support the Encompass mission, demonstrating professionalism and confidentiality in all encounters
• In collaboration with Lead Center Director, support efforts to effectively staff the center, fostering relationships with teaching staff, children, families
• Ensure quality early childhood programming is implemented reflecting High Scope curriculum, COR Advantage and Conscious Discipline practices
• team with and support the Lead Center Director in carrying out the program vision
• Team with Lead Center Director to effectively manage center
• Support center efforts to ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements (i.e. DCF, NAEYC, USDA)
• Support professional development for all center staff as aligned with both Center Program Wide and Individual Professional Development Plans
• Support Lead Center Director in overall fiscal management of center
• Work cooperatively with Lead Center Director and support departments regarding center issues, including but not limited to the Foster Grandparent Program and volunteers
• Be an active member of the Encompass Leadership Team, Center Support Team and other work groups and committees upon request
• Perform other related duties as requested

• Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or a combination of a Bachelor’s Degree in another field with 24 credits in early childhood education, child development, elementary education or early childhood special education, 9 credits in administration, leadership and management, or documents meeting an appropriate combination of relevant education and experience as defined by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
• Prior experience with High Scope or other play-based curriculum
• Prior leadership experience in a NAEYC accredited environment preferred
• General knowledge of the financial management aspects of a child care center
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills, as well as time management and organizational skills
• Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs

Prior leadership experience in a NAEYC accredited environment preferred