Job Details

Job Details

Description

Bethany Athletic Club's new childcare center Bkids seeks an Assistant Director to join the Bkids team! The Assistant Director will assist the Director in overseeing the BKids Daycare + Preschool and fostering a safe, supportive, and educational environment for children. They will be responsible for assisting in all areas of childcare including staffing, administration, legal compliance, and enrollment of the center.

Schedule: M-F

Main Responsibilities:

• Maintain compliance with certified daycare center rules
• Develop operational and personnel policies
• Manage a team of aides and teachers
• Train new employees and provide ongoing training for all childcare/youth programs staff
• Coordinate the weekly schedule, covering different shifts if necessary
• Serve as the lead customer service contact for members in Bkids, including answering questions, welcoming parents, and other member communications
• Develop and manage all employees
• Establish, monitor, and analyze the budget
• Develop and implement policies and procedures
• Order supplies as needed
• Refer all HR-related issues to the Operations Manager and/or HR department
• Work days, evenings, and weekends as necessary
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Certified in CPR/First Aid
• Meets Oregon Department of Early Learning and Care requirements for a Childcare Center Director
• Step 9 in the Oregon Registry
• Associate or Bachelor's degree in early learning education or relevant field
• Minimum 2 years experience in a certified childcare center
• Experience managing and leading a team of 8+ staff

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor's Degree (BS/BA) in early childhood education, child development, elementary education, or special education
• Associate degree (AS/AA) in early childhood education or child development
• One-year state or nationally recognized credential related to preschool-age care
• Completion of 20 semester credits or 30 quarter credits in relevant training
• At least two years of qualifying teaching experience in a certified childcare or group care program
• Documentation of attending at least Step 8.5 in the Oregon Registry

Training:

• Head teachers must complete OCC-approved health and safety training before unsupervised access to children
• Complete a minimum of two hours of child abuse and neglect training specific to Oregon law
• If caring for infants, complete OCC-approved safe sleep training

Additional Qualifications

Language Requirement: Ability to use computer/smartphone applications, comprehend written documents, and communicate effectively.

Benefits and Perks

Includes 401k matching, health insurance options, paid time off, discounts, and more for full-time and part-time employees.

About Central Bethany

Central Bethany manages diverse properties including Bethany Athletic Club, with a focus on community, growth, and a healthy work-life balance, located in Portland, Oregon.