Assoc. Professor - Education jobs in Anchorage, AK

Responsible for day-to-day classroom staff supervision. Assure center compliance and safety. Provide leadership for classroom management and organization.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Key Performance Area – Operations Director

Supervision:

• Provide direct supervision of classroom staff and volunteers at center
• Follow-up with classroom staff to assure timely paperwork submission (including requirements for licensing, food program, center and classroom)
• Assist Educator in providing supervision and guidance to classroom staff centered on developing strategies for increasing skills through use of plans, observations, implementing Individual Professional Development Plans, and other tools.
• Follow up with classroom staff to ensure lesson plans are completed, documented and provide guidance
• Work with Educator to ensure performance appraisals are conducted in May of each year
• Conduct introductory performance appraisals for newly hired classroom staff within 90 days of hire.
• Manage daily classroom schedules, approve or deny classroom leave requests and ensure appropriate classroom staffing levels at all times.

Compliance:

• Assure following of all JEC Policy and Procedures. Provide feedback for additions or changes as needed.
• Assure ratios are appropriate for supervision of children in accordance with Municipal Licensing standards and all classroom staff and children are signed-in correctly
• Plan and evaluate center fire, earthquake drills, and emergency plans with Facilities Manager
• Works collaboratively to ensure center is in compliance with Municipality Licensing codes and correct any non-compliance issues noted on Child Care Inspection Report
• Provides quarterly classroom/multispace and playground reviews and corrects any non-compliance issues

Facilities:

• Assist in assuring safety of center by providing oversight of playground checklists, daily classroom responsibility checklists, facilities maintenance requests, and enforcement of safety procedures
• Work collaboratively with the Facilities Manager to prioritize work orders and maintenance services
• Establish and renews annual emergency evacuation procedure and agreements in coordination with the Facilities Manager

Key Performance Area – Family Partnership Building

Family Partnerships:

• Assist with crisis intervention as needed
• As needed, assist Jec Enrollment, Communications & Special Programs Director in the transition process as families move into and out of the program
• Work with teachers to schedule periodic assessments
• Participate in the referral processes (disabilities services, health, family services) as needed in coordination with the Director of Operations
• Monitor and review child development assessment outcomes as needed in coordination with the Director of Operations

Parent Involvement:

• Assist JEC Enrollment, Communications & Special Programs Director to support parents in identifying how to participate in parent involvement activities
• Maintain positive one-to-one contact to assure parent awareness of the daily classroom activities
• Attend parent involvement meetings and assist families and staff in planning their content

Key Performance Area – Classroom

• Provides direct coverage in the classrooms as needed
• Assist with key transition times
• Assist with children who are experiencing difficulties in the classroom
• Provide guidance and support for classroom staff to implement recommendations based on best professional practices

Key Performance Area – Communication and Community Engagement

• Assure continuous flow of verbal and written communication in an effective, respectful, timely, and supportive manner to and from other staff, supervisor, program participants, and the community
• Follow center calendar, events,and other communication to assure awareness and sharing of significant happenings with partners
• Assist JEC Enrollment, Communications & Special Programs Director to create and distribute center specific newsletter that informs participants and management of center happenings
• Complete monthly report for the Director of Operations on current status and needs of the classrooms

Key Performance Area – Work Habits and Practices

• Report to work, on a regular basis, as scheduled
• Function as an effective team member
• Demonstrate a commitment to JEC mission, values, policies, and procedures in the performance of job duties
• Continue to increase professional knowledge, skills and competencies in job related areas in accordance with licensing requirements; incorporate and demonstrate new knowledge and skills while performing duties
• Maintain confidentiality of program information, staff information, and participant information
• Attend and participate in staff meetings and training sessions
• Demonstrate professional conduct and behavior
• Accept responsibility for seeking assistance and guidance when needed to effectively perform duties
• Incorporate constructive direction from supervisor to improve job performance and make changes as needed

Key Performance Area – Recordkeeping and Reporting

• Assures accurate and timely submission of all classroom records and maintains files as needed
• Assist in biweekly payroll compilation
• Ensure classrooms submit their required reports in a timely and accurate manner

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS

• Perform other assignments as requested by supervisory staff
• Daily adjustments to schedule may be necessary to meet emergency needs
• Participate in planning process as directed
• Participate in self-assessment process as directed

Position Information

Reports to: Administrator

Supervises: Full time, part time and substitute classroom staff

Requirements:

• At least 18 years old

• 12 months experience supervising other adults or commensurate experience
• High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent
• willingness to obtain Child Development Associate or Equivalent (CCA or SEED Level 6) within 18 months of hire
• 3 character references

Prefer:

• 2-year or 4-year degree in Early Childhood Education/Development
• Professional experience in early education

Introductory Period: 90 Days

Other Requirements:

Certifications:

• Appropriate and current First Aid/CPR certification
• Certification of Alaska Approved Health and Safety and Mandatory ReporterTraining
• Current and approved background check with Municipal Licensing (requires fingerprinting and Interested Person’s Report from the State of Alaska)
• Proof of United States employment eligibility as required on the I-9 form

Abilities:

• Be able and willing to perform all duties on attached form
• Must be able to evacuate self, children, and parents from building safely in the event of an emergency
• Able to work cooperatively with other adults
• Able to maintain confidentiality of program information
• Effective written and verbal communication abilities
• Able to complete at least twenty four continuing education hours annually
• Must be able to meet expectations listed on attached All JEC Staff Duties sheet
• Able to meet physical requirements

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person