Associate Director of Childcare Compliance - JCCs of North America
Asheville, NC
About the Job
Associate Director of Childcare Compliance
Asheville JCC
236 Charlotte St
Asheville, NC 28801
JOB DESCRIPTION
Associate Director of Childcare Compliance
Reports To:Early Childhood Education Director
Department:Shalom
FLSAClassification:Full Time,Salary / Exempt
Pay Rate /Hourly:$23.50
Date:09/10/2024
Benefits:Full-time employees enjoy extensive benefits at the Asheville JCC, including: 27+ days of paid holidays and PTO; vision, life, and disability insurance; 401k*; membership at theJCC's state of the art aquatics center; FREE childcare* at theJCC's 5-star early childhood and school aged programs; and inclusion in a warm and welcoming center that has served the community for over 80 years. Scroll down for full benefits listing and additional information*.
JobSummary:The Associate Director of Childcare Compliance, under the supervision of the Early Childhood Director,is responsible for adherence to NC Childcare Licensing, Buncombe County sanitation regulations, Star Ratings, and JCC policies and for the JCC's childcare programs: Shalom Children's Center, Hilde's House, JCC Kids After-School, and Camp Ruach.The Assoc. Dir. Of Childcare Compliance supports the mission of the JCC by developing programs that celebrate Jewish culture, strengthen Jewish identity, and build inclusive community.
Benefits include:
- Free tuition for early childhood/youth programming for the first child, and 50% off forsubsequent children (50% for 1st child35% foradditional child for first 90 days)
- Employer paid insurance (after90 days of service):
Vision
Life Insurance
Short- and long-term disability
Optional employee-paid insurance:
- Dental
- Additional Life Insurance
- Retirement 401K (available after 1 year of service)
- 10+ paid holidays
- Two paid "floating holidays" or personal days to be chosen by the employee
- 15+ paid vacation and sick days
- Paid bereavementleave
- Paid weather/emergency related closures
- Free, confidential counseling services through our Employee Assistance Plan
- Ongoing professional development
- Tuition reimbursement for courses at an accredited college or university
- Aquatics membership for employee and their household
- "Learn to Swim" lessons for employee and their household
- Complimentary use of meeting spaces, including the pavilion, aquatics facility, and social hall
Principal Responsibilities:
- Develop the Learning Management System to upload and track all staff training and certification requirements?
- Develop and implement a system to track program and child outcomes?
- Design and performnew staff onboarding/training and in-service training as it relates to JCC policy, licensing, sanitation, andITERS/ECERS/SACERS star ratings?
- Audit adherence to JCC policy, licensing, sanitation, andITERS/ECERS/SACERS star ratings?
- Monitor the development and posting of weekly/monthly lesson plans?
- Perform indoor and outdoor health and safety checks?
- Create and distribute allergy/medical action plans?
- Coordinate monthly emergency drill schedules with the Facility and Security Director??
- Coordinate creation and audit of complete employment records and child files, including sending notices to staff when requirements are lapsing?
- File incident reports?
- Walk with the licenser when they are on-site?
- Communicate with families to enforce sick child exclusions??
Administration??
- Report program statistics and outcomes to Executive Director and Board of Directors as needed?
- Develop andmaintain procedures, systems, registration forms, and other relevant records related to department?
- Perform record keeping and reporting related to NC Childcare Licensing and Subsidized Childcare Vouchers?
Agency Responsibilities?
- Maintain and enforce agency policies and procedures?
- Serve on agency committees as appropriate??
- Attend and support agency-wide events as requested?
Community Responsibilities?
- Build andmaintain a collaborative relationship with representatives from Buncombe Partnership for Children,NCDHHSDCDEE licensing, and Buncombe County sanitation??
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Experience overseeing licensing and sanitation requirements
- Organizational skills
- Ability to relate positively and constructively to children, parents, and staff
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook
Qualifications:
Education:
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or universityin education or related field
- Edu119 or equivalent
Experience:
- Fouryears experience in licensed childcare
Certifications:
- NC Qualifying Letter (criminal background check)
- North Carolina Early Childhood Administration Credential Level I, or ability to obtain it within one year of hire
- Pediatric First Aid and CPR certification (within90 days of employment)
Substitution:
- Associates degree in education or a related field and 6+years experience in licensed childcare
OR
- Master's degree in education or a related field may be accepted as an equivalent to a maximum of two of the required years of experience.
Additional:
- Must pass a drug screening
Physical Requirements:
Other duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties,responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
$45,000 - $55,000
Agency Information:At the Asheville JCC, all are welcome to share in Jewish traditions, values and culture. The AJCC has been the home for Jewish life in Western North Carolina since 1940, and today we continue to be a vibrant and diverse community of people. The Asheville JCC strengthens Jewish identity, celebrates Jewish culture and builds community through a wide variety of programs for people from all backgrounds, at every stage of life.
