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Position Purpose

The Assistant Director is responsible for assisting the Director with the overall operation of the Center, including meeting the needs of families and supporting program operations, curriculum implementation, enrollment, staff recruitment and hiring, office administration, and staff supervision. This role is also responsible for developing and/or coordinating professional development opportunities and ensuring compliance with New Hampshire Child Care Licensing requirements.

Description

Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp

Masters plus 6 or more years' experience or equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

- Masters degree in early childhood education or related field preferred.
- Minimum of five years of teaching young children in a professional setting.
- Minimum of five years of supervisory or management experience.

Preferred Qualifications

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Good understanding of office systems, including records maintenance and staff scheduling
- Proven ability to maintain confidentiality
- Strong computer skills
- Ability to supervise others
- Commitment to diversity and to serving the needs of a diverse community

Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries

Kara Cave

Department Contact Phone Number

603-646-6612

Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title

Kara Cave, Director

Department Contact's Phone Number

6036466612

Equal Opportunity Employer

Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all.

Background Check

Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job?

Not an essential function

Special Instructions to Applicants

Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy.

Additional Instructions

Key Accountabilities

Staffing and Supervision

- Oversee center-wide staffing patterns and ensure appropriate teacher-child ratios are maintained
- Participate in orientation of new staff
- Create and/or coordinate professional development opportunities
- Assist with office coverage as needed
- Participate in interviews and hire for Dartmouth College Child Care Center positions
- Participate in staff supervision and performance evaluations
- Interview and hiring temporary staff as needed
- Consult with individual teachers and teaching teams as needed

Percentage Of Time

40

Classroom and Curriculum

- With Director, develops and oversees the center’s curriculum and early education program
- With Director, develops and implements the center’s child assessment system
- Oversee and evaluates classrooms and acts as a resource to teaching teams
- Works with teaching staff to adapt programming to meet the needs of individual children and their families

Office and Center Administration

- May develop and convene Center committees, disseminates committee agenda and notes
- Reports concerns to the Director and assists with issue resolution
- Ensure that childcare licensing standards are met
- Acts on behalf of the Director in his/her absence and by request
- Monitors building maintenance services

Percentage Of Time

30

Percentage Of Time

10

Family Relations

- Assists with orientation for new staff
- Coordinates with staff to ensure families receive appropriate support.
- Assists with communication with families including newsletters, website, and center communications.

Percentage Of Time

10

Culture and Employee Belonging

We are actively striving to make Campus Services a desired place to work in the Upper Valley, a place where people feel welcomed, where they can be their authentic selves, be heard, and feel accepted. We want this culture to be felt by those who receive our services. The way we treat one another should be the same way we treat our customers.
- Demonstrates a commitment to inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.
- Participates in division wide CEB initiatives and training, including promotion of the 7 Principles (Empathy, Fairness, Dependability, Inclusivity, Consideration, Vulnerability and Respect)
- Collaborates, when appropriate, on other CEB-related initiatives within the division and College

Percentage Of Time

10

• Demonstrates professionalism and collegiality through actions, interactions, and communications with others appropriate to an environment that is welcoming to all.
• Performs other duties as assigned