Early Childhood Program Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Department : Early Childhood Education

Reports To : Director of Education

Schedule : Full-time, Monday-Friday 6 : 30 am to 3 : 30 pm.

Length of work year : 12 months

PURPOSE OF JOB :

Assist with managing daily and weekly staffing needs, ensure proper implementation and maintenance of School Family practices, and accurately and promptly update designated databases.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Build and share the Weekly Staffing Schedule to designate groups, including assignments for PRN staff.

Support Education PRN staff through the onboarding process, and continue supervising their work performance according to the center’s policies and procedures.

Promptly communicate daily absences to the designated group upon receipt of notice.

Support center-wide scheduling of lunch breaks for ratio staff. Communicate any areas of need and identify staff members who can help.

Support Education PRN staff through the onboarding process, and continue supervising their work performance according to the center’s policies and procedures.

Develop and maintain a system to record compliance data and best practices, highlighting key moments and achievements. The portfolio will help evaluate the program's successes and identify areas for improvement.

Ensure written Professional Development Plans are appropriately implemented and delivered.

Ensure 30-, 60-, and 90-day new employee reviews have been completed and documented.

Enter Professional Development data in the Missouri Professional Development System : Early Connections, before and after scheduled events.

Assist in developing Professional Development agendas.

Foster a sense of community and collaboration by implementing and supporting various center initiatives, including developing and maintaining School Family Boards, Kindness Trees, and Wish-Well Boards, and organizing center-wide Celebrations.

Provide updated education programming communication, including calendar updates, policy updates, and upcoming events.

Ensure the intranet reflects current policies, procedures, and practices implemented in Early Childhood Education and Licensed spaces.

Update Missouri Accreditation Waiver Quarterly.

Update the Missouri Accreditation Staffing Roster quarterly by identifying positions and ensuring the official transcript reflects identified roles and criteria.

Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• An associate degree with core studies in a related field or a minimum of 5 years of confirmed employment in a closely aligned position, preferred.