Job Title: Assistant Director
Center: Avi Resort and Casino
City: Laughlin
State: NV
Posted date: 4/7/10
Type: FULL TIME
Contact: Andrea Anderson
Contact Phone: (702) 535-5596

Location: Kids Quest Hourly Child Care Center

Direct Report To: Director

Purpose:

Assist in planning, developing, organizing, and maintaining programs and systems for staff, parents, children, and management. To insure quality care and providing retention of current clients while securing new clients. Follow the philosophy and procedures of Kids Quest by promoting self-esteem.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

Supervise and ensure the safety and well-being of the children at all times, being alert to the needs and/or problems of the children as individuals and as a group
Interact and play with children
Assist in the operation of the center
Effectively handle customer service issues
Assist Director in guiding Supervisors and Teammates in any way possible, which may include but not necessarily be limited to the following:

Planning the Calendar of Events in detail
Implementing programming
Decorating the center for day-to-day themes, special programs, and events
Providing and preparing snacks and meals for the children
Keeping center rooms, storage areas, and bathrooms clean, neat, and orderly
Reporting maintenance needs as needed
Ensuring cleanliness of center
Using proper cash handling procedures
Planning goals for the future of the center
Keeping an up-to-date emergency call list of all staff including emergency policies and procedures

Be able to assume all responsibilities of the Director in the event of a long term or temporary absence
Maintain current certifications in first aid and CPR
Remain current in all health-related child care requirements of the state in which your center is located (i.e. TB test in Arizona; carry current Health Card in Nevada)
Provide excellent guest service
Be familiar with and follow all of the company’s child care center policies and procedures
Comply with applicable universal precautions and infection control guidelines and procedures
Invest time outside of work necessary to meet in-service requirement
Host staff meetings
Provide accurate inventory reports on a weekly basis
Possess an understanding of the nightly reports, event codes, and correct processing of reports required by the corporate office
Assist the Director with performance reviews and training of new employees
Meet labor goals within company standards while continuing to meet state standards with staff to child ratio
Handle all matters related to the administration of the center
Keep records that pertain to the administration of the center in accordance with applicable state and local laws
Provide necessary reports to corporate in a timely manner
Prepare payroll input for processing and distribute paychecks to staff
Attend and participate in company Director meetings and retreats
Build strong relationships with host property management and actively attend and participate in meetings and events when applicable

Minimum Qualifications:

Pass Applicant Background Study required by the Department of Human Services guidelines or the Tribal Gaming Office (TGO) depending on the location of your center:
Pass Substance Test. Also, subject to random testing for duration of employment with Kids Quest
Demonstrate strong communication skills
Demonstrate strong interest in working with children
Be able to work well with others and promote harmony throughout the center

Physical Requirements:

Must have the ability, with or without reasonable accommodation, to perform the following job duties:

To hear the conversational voice
To see and read newsprint
To speak and be understood under normal circumstances
To lift and carry up to fifty (50) pounds
To use arms, hands, legs, and feet to bend, stretch, lift, grasp, climb, sit, and stand
To use and tolerate the existence of specific cleaning solutions and tools utilized throughout the center

Certification Requirements:

Possess valid first aid and CPR certifications within first ninety (90) days of employment
Pass all state-required health-related tests
Possess or be actively pursuing a BS, BA, CDA, or Associate Degree for child care as per local requirements
Possess documentation of US Citizenship or eligibility to work in the United States

Marketing:

Provide input to the marketing department on advertising and public relations
Direct all media/marketing questions to Kids Quest Marketing Department

Purchasing:

Oversee handling of all ordering and purchasing of consumable goods within budget
Receive approval for all major purchases
Control all inventory

Food Management:

Meet state and local regulations regarding meal preparation and storage

Unique Job Requirements:

Wear a Kids Quest issued vest and abide by and dress in accordance with other uniform guidelines
Be of the minimum working age of 18
On your feet for extended hours at a time
Wear a headset to boost communications
Abide by all Kids Quest policies, including the Teammate employee manual and have the ability to work in a fast paced and high traffic facility