Assistant Director vacancy at Horizons for Homeless Children in Boston

Horizons for Homeless Children is at present recruited Assistant Director on Fri, 23 Aug 2013 06:14:07 GMT. Horizons For Homeless Children is a leading organization dedicated to providing high-quality programs and services to homeless children and their families. The Assistant Director is responsible for assisting the Center Director in the overall management of the center which provides full-time childcare and support for parents in a NAEYC accredited center in an atmosphere of safety, nurturance and...

Assistant Director

Location: Boston Massachusetts

Description: Horizons for Homeless Children is at present recruited Assistant Director right now, this vacancy will be placed in Massachusetts. For detail informations about this vacancy opportunity kindly see the descriptions. Horizons For Homeless Children is a leading organization dedicated to providing high-quality programs and services to homeless children and their families.
The Assistant Director i! s responsible for assisting the Center Director in the overall management of the center which provides full-time childcare and support for parents in a NAEYC accredited center in an atmosphere of safety, nurturance and stability.
This is a 40-hour per week, exempt position reporting to the Center Director.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Maintain records

• Maintain children's records with all updated DEEC and HHC required information
• Maintain voucher records
• Complete monthly voucher billing
• Update agency database (Quick Base) with accurate information

Assist in maintaining licensing and accreditation standards

• Assure that DEEC regulations are adhered to
• Maintain health and safety standards
• Assist the program in maintaining NAEYC accreditation
• Help ensure a positive, supportive, and stimulating classroom atmosphere

Assist the Center Director i! n the following:

• Assist in hiring and a compe! tent, highly skilled and caring staff
• Provide supervision and coaching as needed
• Help develop appropriate staff trainings
• Implement agency personnel procedures

Implement a developmentally appropriate, multi-cultural curriculum

• Maintain NAEYC curriculum standards
• Provide staff support for curriculum planning
• Inform and educate staff to the special needs of homeless children

Provide a welcoming, positive, and professional atmosphere

• Greet parents and the public in a professional and supportive manner
• Provide a supportive atmosphere for staff
• Act as a liaison for Horizons for Homeless Children with the community

Establish positive communication at all levels

• Maintain positive methods for parent communication
• Provide opportunities for staff communication
• Develop communication with community partners

As! sure that support services are complete

• Be responsible for the upkeep of office machinery
• Order all office, paper, and food supplies
• Be responsible for telephone coverage, mail, and deliveries

Transportation liaison

• Oversee and supervise transportation staff

Provide classroom coverage as needed

• Maintain a list of substitutes
• Work in the classroom as needed to provide appropriate coverage

Assume the role of Center Director in Director's absence

Qualifications:

• DEEC Lead Teacher qualified.
• Minimum one year working with families at risk required.
• Good written and verbal communication skills required.
• Computer literacy required.
• Candidate must be committed to working with homeless families.
• Valid Drivers License and clean driving record required.

Please e-mail your resume and cov! er letter to:
careers@horizonschildren.org
Horizons for Hom! eless Children is an AA/EEO employer.
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If you were eligible to this vacancy, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Horizons for Homeless Children.

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This vacancy starts available on: Fri, 23 Aug 2013 06:14:07 GMT

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