New York Child Care Jobs

9137BR

Position Title:

Assistant Director

Organization:

Aux-Margaret's House

Job Responsibilities:

Work closely with the Center Director to provide leadership, management, and support for all operations of Margaret’s House, the on-campus child care center at RIT serving Infant-Pre-School children. Work with staff to ensure a safe, educational, and fun environment for all enrolled children in accordance with all New York State OCFS licensing regulations.

• Oversee all center operations in the absence of the Program Director in accordance with NYS OCFS licensing regulation

• Work with Administrative team to develop and execute a weekly work schedule, including substitutes and student workers. Support daily opening or closing of center as assigned

• Work with Administrative team for the recruitment, hiring, processing, training and scheduling of RIT student workers

• Assist the Director in hiring, training, supervising, daily scheduling and evaluation of staff, including participation in planning and conducting staff meetings, classroom observations and training sessions

• Oversee management of student enrollment and placement, including management of the waiting list and priority acceptance

• Support classroom staff in the development and execution of the Creative Curriculum and the planning and organizing of annual family events and parent education opportunities

• Share responsibility for the financial management of the center, including but not limited to payroll, purchasing, and fee collection.

• Participate in the development of center lunch & snack menu in accordance with CACFP guidelines

• Support Director in responding to potential family inquiries, scheduling and conducting tours

• Assist the Director in implementing the center’s Student Affairs Assessment Plan and/or the Quality Stars Accreditation process

• OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED

• Conduct monthly classroom environment checks

• Coordinate grants and special projects for the Center, as assigned

• Participate in ongoing professional development

FLSA Category:

Exempt

Requisition Number:

9137BR

College/Division:

Student Affairs

Required Application Documents:

Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae or Resume, List of References

Employment Category:

Fulltime

Additional Details:

In compliance with NYS's Pay Transparency Act, the salary range for this position is listed above. Rochester Institute of Technology considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The hiring process for this position may require a criminal background check and/or motor vehicle records check. Any verbal or written offer made is contingent on satisfactory results, as determined by Human Resources. RIT does not discriminate. RIT promotes and values diversity, pluralism and inclusion in the work place. RIT provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, marital status, sex, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in its hiring, admissions, educational programs and activities. RIT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities under the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the New York Human Rights Law, or similar applicable law. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Human Resources office at 585-475-2424 or email your request to hr@rit.edu. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Required Minimum Education Level:

Bachelors or Equivalent Experience

How To Apply:

In order to be considered for this position, you must apply for it at: http://careers.rit.edu/staff . Click the link for search openings and in the keyword search field, enter the title of the position or the BR number.

Wage Band (https://www.rit.edu/fa/humanresources/content/staff-wage-grade-bands) :

116A

Required Qualifications:

1 year of early childhood or elementary classroom experience. AS and CDA credential

Proven experience with:

• Demonstrated leadership abilities

• Strong interpersonal skills

• Detail oriented

• Ability to multi-task

• Commitment to professional development

• Computer proficiency

• Management of confidential and private documents according to policy standards

Department/College Description:

Margaret's House is RIT's child care center. It is centrally located on the campus and has been serving the community since 1972. The center provides full day care and education for children ages 8 weeks until Kindergarten.

The dedicated staff at Margaret's House work to provide meaningful early childhood learning experiences and consider parents, their children's first and most consistent teachers, as partners in this endeavor. The program focuses on the social, emotional, cognitive and physical development of each child, with consideration given to individual abilities and learning styles.

Margaret's House is part of the Division of Student Affairs and works closely with the University community to integrate the early childhood experience with a vibrant college community.

What do we believe at RIT?:

Rochester Institute of Technology is a diverse and collaborative community of engaged, socially conscious, and intellectually curious minds. Through creativity and innovation, and an intentional blending of technology, the arts and design, we provide exceptional individuals with a wide range of academic opportunities, including a leading research program and an internationally recognized education for deaf and hard-of-hearing students. We are dedicated to building a diverse community, one where employees feel a sense of belonging, and are valued for their contributions and the perspectives they bring.

As a member of the RIT community, you'll receive a comprehensive employee benefits package (https://www.rit.edu/fa/humanresources/sites/rit.edu.fa.humanresources/files/docs/Benefits_at_a_Glance.pdf) that offers multiple options and access to additional employment advantages. You can tailor your benefit elections to meet your needs (affordable medical/dental/vision benefits; paid vacation/sick time/retirement saving plan with exceptional employer match; and tuition assistance for you and your family, to name a few).

Work Location:

Henrietta Campus — 100%

Job Summary:

Margaret’s House (https://www.rit.edu/margaretshouse/) provides a safe, healthy and nurturing environment for social and academic growth for the children in our care. Our staff supervises the daily activities of the children in the classroom and develop a program that meets their needs and promotes age-appropriate development.

Hourly/Salary Minimum:

38000

Hourly/Salary Maximum:

63700