Childcare Assistant Director
Posted date [2011-Dec-07]
(ID: 620)
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Founded in 1996 and Accredited through AdvancED, the Islamic School of Irving is a K-12 preparatory school that serves a diverse, multi-cultural community in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex.
The Islamic School of Irving provides a unique, individualized, accelerated educational program that is shaped by Islamic values and which prepares students for higher learning, leadership, service, and community builders. ISI was founded on and continues to embody: ⢠Spiritual growth and faith development ⢠Academic excellence in an innovative and creative environment ⢠Formation in a positive and nurturing environment ⢠Commitment to community building and community service ⢠Appreciation of individual uniqueness and value... |
Childcare Assistant Director
Islamic School of Irving is looking to an Assistant Director for its new Childcare program catering to boys and girls aged 18months – 3 years. Selected individuals will be reporting to the ECH/Elementary Director and be responsible for the day to day operations of the childcare facility. Successful candidates will ensure that childcare program conforms to the educational, social, cognitive artistic and physical needs of the children in a safe, nurturing and Islamic environment.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for ensuring an educational, caring, safe, healthy and Islamic environment for the children and parents.
- Spark imagination, build self-esteem and help children discover and learn on a daily basis.
- Meet the emotional, social, physical and cognitive needs of each child.
- Conduct or provide assistance for assessment of children's development.
- Maintain daily open communication with parents and confidentiality.
- Ensure that the school is operating in accordance with school policies and procedures and adhere to all applicable licensing regulations.
- Develop both long and short range activities in accordance with ISI’s objectives, practice and philosophy.
- Arrange a classroom environment in accordance to childcare goals and philosophy
- Keep all appropriate records such as records, attendance and time sheets.
- Keep accident reports.
- Coordinate field trips.
- Inspect and report damaged or lost materials.
- Prepare or maintain monthly plan charts.
- Attend in-service days and staff meetings.
- Report any suspect abuse to supervisor.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education/Training (Requisite Skills and Training):
- Minimum Bachelors with focus on early childhood, child development or related field.
- One year of full time teaching experience in a child day care center, family or group family day care home or other early childhood program.
- At least one year of experience in supervising staff.
- Must have at least one year of management experience in a licensed child care facility
- Fluency in English, excellent communication, public relations and interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge of Quran and Islamiyat.
- Experience in first-aid and healthcare beneficial.
- Experience working with diverse community.
- Must be eligible to work in the United States. Successful candidate must be able to pass a background check and drug test.
