• Provide guidance and support to teachers, when needed at any program site
• Provide guidance and leadership on appropriate implementation of Curriculum and daily classroom management activities
• Provide one-on-one training to and for teachers on curriculum
• Assist in supporting the center and staff to remain in compliance with federal, state, and local rules, regulations, health and safety protocols and licensing requirements.
• Assists the Site Director with administrative and program reports and records of the child care center
• Review income and expense, statistical, and classroom children’s files for corrections.
• Meets with parents regularly to discuss the development of their children.
• Monitor and observe family-style meals quarterly to ensure compliance with ISBE.
• Participate in the recruitment of children
• Assist with monitoring enrollment monthly and assist with producing/submitting a monthly enrollment report.
• Oversees the program's assessment procedures by providing technical support to staff in lesson planning, implementing, and interpreting of assessment data and its use in modifying curriculum, teaching, support services and interventions

Skills: Curriculum Development and Implementation, Teacher Training and Development, Regulatory Compliance, Administrative Support, Data Analysis and Reporting, Parent Communication and Collaboration, Monitoring and Evaluation, Assessment and Curriculum Enhancement

• Evaluates, applies, and coaches others about theory and current research in adult-child interactions in children’s learning.
• Teaches families and professionals about age-appropriate activities for young children.
• Assists Teachers with classroom arrangements to support high-quality learning environments.
• Provides employee support with Trinity Appropriate Practice (TAP) compliance.
• Supervises, coordinates, and supports Infant Toddler and Preschool staff in the implementation of their assigned duties and responsibilities.
• Conducts periodic and equitable personnel reviews and evaluations for Infant Toddler and Preschool staff
• Makes recommendations regarding personnel action for assigned staff following agency policies and procedures, and initiates personnel actions
• Consult with Infant Toddler and Preschool staff at respective sites regularly regarding employee performance and training needs
• Provides career development counseling and assigns training opportunities related to increasing job productivity and career advancement.
• Maintains effective work-related communication with the Site Director.
• Assists Site Director with conducting regular staff meetings, specifically with Infant Toddler and Preschool staff.

Skills: Expertise in Adult-Child Interactions, Training and Education, Classroom Support and Environment Enhancement, Regulatory Compliance, Supervisory Skills, Performance Evaluation, Personnel Management, Employee Development

• Greets and registers children from parents, noting any special instructions that parents may provide.
• Maintains daily registration log.
• Ensures continuous monitoring and multi-tasking when the room has several children
• Learns and facilitates all indoor and outdoor activities.
• Entertains all guests, and demonstrates creativity and flexibility with children and in all activities.
• Maintains a playful, organized, professional environment, and interacts and engages with children at play.
• Consoles upset or distressed children, and immediately contact parents of distressed or upset children.
• Ensures and maintains safety and security standards.
• Ensures the child leaves with the parent or authorized individual.
• Offers snacks and beverages to children
• Sets up a snack area and maintains snacks stocked throughout the day.
• Maintains adequate inventory levels for the department to effectively operate (i.e., crayons, pencils, napkins, spoons, etc.).
• Prepares play materials and ensures that play areas, equipment and toys are safe and sanitary.
• Cleans and sanitizes equipment and toys.

Skills: Child Care Experience, Organization and Documentation, Multi-tasking and Monitoring, Activity Facilitation, Creativity and Flexibility, Child Safety and Security, Communication and Parent Interaction, Inventory Management and Sanitation

• Picks up and cleans around the room throughout the day 
• Maintains a cohesive working relationship with the Sales, Marketing and Operations departments, personnel and team members.
• Resolves customer service challenges.
• Accomplished goals and objectives provided by the supervisor.
• Performs various duties as delegated by the Activities Supervisor
• Achieves personal and departmental written objectives determined throughout the year.
• Take responsibility for communicating with management.
• Operates office machinery (i.e., computer, copy machine, fax machine).
• Possesses a working knowledge of local/regional history, myths, culture and tradition.
• Provides superior customer service following the Company DRIven to Excellence standards.
• Supports and upholds the vision and philosophies of the management team at DRI.
• Completes all required company training and compliance courses as assigned.
• Adheres to company standards and maintains compliance with all policies and procedures.

Skills: Customer Service Excellence, Team Collaboration, Adaptability and Task Management, Communication Skills, Office Operations, Cultural Knowledge, Commitment to Training and Compliance, Alignment with Company Vision

• Ensures that day-care facility and staff comply with Minimum Standards for Child-Care Centers
• Ensure that staff is free from all duties except those directly related to the care and supervision of children.
• Ensure that the day-care area is kept clean
• Ensure that each child is properly supervised, monitored
• Ensure that children are released only to a parent or an adult designated by the parent
• Verify that callers authorizing the emergency release of a child are parents of the development and follow a plan 
• Verify the identity of the person authorized to pick up a child
• Keep an updated roll of children served in the center.
• Provide staff training in child development and job expectations.
• Ensure that health records and requirements for children are met.
• Ensure that all food and drinks served are of safe quality and are stored, prepared, distributed, and served under sanitary and safe conditions.
• Ensure that discipline and guidance are consistent and based upon an understanding of individual needs and development.
• Comply with appropriate state and local laws, regulations, policies, and directives.
• Fulfill any other tasks and assignments as may be appropriate.

Skills: Regulatory Compliance, Staff Supervision and Training, Child Safety and Supervision, Emergency Procedures, Records Management, Health and Safety Standards, Discipline and Guidance, Communication and Compliance Oversight

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with and relate to participants and staff and demonstrate active listening skills.
• Ability to display professionalism and empathy for participants and staff with diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with staff, management, Federal, State and County agencies as well as the general public.
• Ability to work independently and on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to communicate across all levels of management and staff.
• Possess proper etiquette including customer relation techniques and superior verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be computer literate and have Microsoft Word, Excel and Internet skills.
• Ability to learn specialized databases and software systems.
• Process-oriented and results-driven work strategy.

Qualifications: BA in Early Childhood Education with 5 years of Experience

• Relevant work experience in the public sector or other customer-centric service sectors/industries.
• Case management working experience and experience with coaching and mentoring.
• Excellent accuracy and attention to detail.
• The ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines.
• Ability to recognize and maintain the confidentiality of all materials and information in the work setting.
• Demonstrate the ability to use various computer systems
• Ability to maintain a record-keeping and follow-up system.
• High self-awareness and ability to accept feedback.
• Detail and process improvement-oriented and results-driven.
• Ability to analyze data and develop summary reports.

Qualifications: BA in Child Development with 3 years of Experience

• Must be able to maintain computer documents and database spreadsheets. 
• Must be computer literate, with knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Must be able to work the flexible hours required to meet the obligations of the position.
• Must be able to manage multiple tasks successfully.
• Must be able to train other staff.
• Must be able to apply sound judgment in decision-making.
• Must be able to present ideas in a clear, concise and literate manner, both verbally and in writing.
• Must be able to maintain client confidentiality.
• Must be able to operate a calculator and various, other office machines.
• Must be able to maintain accurate records, and compile and report statistical data.
• Must be self-motivated and be able to work with a minimum of supervision.
• Must be able to work cooperatively with persons in the childcare field.

Qualifications: BA in Family Studies with 6 years of Experience

• Previous experience in childcare, teaching, or other related fields
• Passionate about working with children
• The ability to build rapport with children
• Positive and patient demeanor
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to teach another language ( ASL, Spanish, etc) 
• Must be comfortable with pets
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally
• Must be emotionally mature, stable, and tactful.

Qualifications: BA in Elementary Education with 4 years of Experience

• A background in Social Work or a related Human Services field with social work experience
• Knowledge of child development, state and local eligibility regulations of funding and child care services and child care licensing regulations
• The ability to use good judgment in interpreting policies uniformly and fairly
• Ability to tolerate different lifestyles, develop effective working relationships and deal tactfully with clients, peers and others
• The ability to establish a good rapport with parents, childcare providers and staff
• The ability to work well under stress and pressure of deadlines
• The ability to adapt to administrative and policy changes
• Intermediate computer skills including MS Office Suite
• Understanding of NCFAST system processing

Qualifications: BA in Psychology with 5 years of Experience