Grundy Workforce Job Board Services: Submission #4329

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data:
  employment_type:
    - 'Full Time'
  work_shift:
    - 1st
  please_have_applicant:
    - email
    - 'in person'
    - online
  additional_information: ''
  address:
    address: '861 Center St'
    address_2: ''
    city: Shorewood
    country: ''
    postal_code: '60404'
    state_province: Illinois
  approved: '1'
  company_name: 'Playhouse Academy, Child Care LLC'
  contact_email: playhouseacademy3401@gmail.com
  contact_name: 'Kierstin Burt'
  contact_title: Director
  fax: ''
  job_description: |
    Plan monthly parent events
    Provide tours of the center, be sure to thoroughly explain polies and procedures
    Ensure accuracy of all new paperwork of children’s files and keep them up to date by using Procare.
    Maintain a full enrollment at the center.
    Billing and payments must be kept up to date.  Late fees must be added and policies enforced.
    Work with children and families with special needs.
    Provide referrals as needed.
    Remain alert and report signs of abuse or neglect.
    Monthly newsletters must be sent out.
    Encourage parent involvement.
    Follow through with all parent concerns.
    Keep a log of new enrollment inquires and be sure to follow up.





    Staff Responsibilities
    Show a desire to keep staff motivated to ensure they are performing their jobs correctly.
    Understand and enforce the creative curriculum
    Understand and enforce the use of the Ages and Stages Screening tool.
    Staff to ensure proper ratios, cost effective combing of classrooms and arrange substitute staff as needed.
    Plan monthly staff meetings.
    Ensure accuracy of all new paperwork of staff files.
    Perform yearly staff evaluations
    Hire staff as needed and economically feasible.
    Terminate staff when needed.
    Enforce that staff are following their daily schedules and lesson plans.
    Ensure staff is following dress codes.
    Orientation should be performed with all new staff.


    Professional Duties
    Work cooperatively with other staff, parents and outside consultants.
    Read and follow all DCFS standards.
    Read and follow all Playhouse Academy policies and procedures.
    Comply with all NAC accreditation standards.
    Be respectful and courteous to parents, staff and children.  
    Maintain confidentiality with all information that is obtained at the center.  
    Attend all meetings, seminars, and workshops punctually and be present and ready to learn.
    Stay current on trends in the Early Childhood field such as Gateways, INCCRRA, curriculum and discipline.
    Be sure the center is inviting and has a pleasant odor.  It should be well organized and not cluttered.  This includes playgrounds and parking lots.
    Maintain a good public image.
    Remain flexible in hours and duties performed in order to make the center run efficiently.
    Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
    Utilize time effectively.
    Exhibit a genuine interest in always improving the center and quality of care the children receive.
    Maintain good working relationship with other Directors.
    Seek out radio and newspaper exposure.
    Participates in community activities.


    Paperwork Compliance
    Complete all necessary paperwork associated with the CACFP including enrollment forms, eligibility forms, and meal counts, end of the month reconciliation and submission of claim.
    Be knowledgeable about IDHS and DCFS subsidy paperwork to help parents fill out needed paperwork to start and maintain eligibility.  Submit all claim forms and track until payment is received, checked and entered.
    Do monthly budget.
    Perform all paperwork required by DCFS
    Perform all duties on the weekly and monthly checklists.
    Keep staff board current and appealing.
    Conduct yearly staff and parent NAC surveys.
    Keep accurate filings and maintain all records as required.
    Maintain all required postings.
    Complete weekly checklists
    Complete monthly checklists
    Complete yearly checklists
  job_location: Shorewood
  job_requirements: |
    Base Requirements
    Pass background clearance through fingerprinting
    21 years of age.
    Maintain a complete, current DFCS file
    Complete all required orientation from DCFS and Playhouse Academy, LLC.
    Attend monthly staff meetings
    DCFS physical and TB test (physical repeated every 2 years) with MMR & TDap
    Staff shall be able to demonstrate: 
    Emotional maturity when working with children
    Cooperation with the purposes and services of the program
    Respect for children and adults
    Flexibility, understanding and patience
     Physical and mental health that do not interfere with child care responsibilities
    Good personal hygiene
    Frequent interaction with children
    Listening skills, availability and responsiveness to children
    Sensitivity to children's socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic and religious backgrounds, and individual needs and capabilities
    Use of positive discipline and guidance techniques
     Ability to provide an environment in which children can feel comfortable, relaxed, happy and involved in play, recreation and other activities
    Skills to help children meet their developmental and emotional needs
    Skills in planning, directing, and conducting programs that meet the children's basic needs.






    Education Requirements
    A high school diploma or GED
    64 Semester hours with 21 in ECE and a Director I credential or 3 hours in admin classes/ leadership/management or associates in ECE/CD
    Complete continuing education requirements every year
    Current Food Service Sanitation license
    Maintain current CPR and first aid.  This training is free and your time is paid, if it is completed through Playhouse Academy.  If you fail to go to your scheduled training date, you will be required to get the training on your own within 30 days from that training date.
  job_title: Director
  lifting_requirements_25: 'Yes'
  lifting_requirements_50: 'No'
  list_job_until: '2025-07-31'
  number_of_positions: '1'
  over_18_required: 'Yes'
  phone: '(815) 714-2920'
  rate: 'starting at 18.50'
  terms_of_service: '1'
  web_address: ''