Assistant Director Childcare Center

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Description:  We are seeking a dynamic individual committed to the early childhood profession. This position is responsible for staff support and development, support for daily program operations, oversight of curriculum and program planning. The successful candidate will have the ability to manage multi-tasks in a fast paced early childhood environment with a high level of professionalism.  A Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood or related field is preferred.  Other requirements include a minimum of three years work experience in an early childhood setting and experience in staff supervision.  Experience with accreditation criteria and process also preferred. 

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1. How do you feel your experience and education have qualified you for this position?
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2. What do you see as the pluses and minuses of the  position?

3. What role does discipline play?

4. How would you handle conflict between you and a team of teachers?

5. How would you encourage staff development?

Follow-up:  How would you determine whether a subordinate needed training?

6. What do you think would be the biggest challenge in being the Assistant Director?

7. What qualities do you feel an Assistant Director should possess?

8. What do you feel your plan would be to help the center grow?

9. What do you feel is the best thing you would bring to this position?

10. How do you feel about outside relations between co-workers or a co-worker and parent?

11. In your experience as a supervisor what was your biggest challenge?

12. What do you believe constitutes quality child care?

13. Is there anything you'd like to add?
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