TOWN OF ENFIELD
POSITION VACANCY
DEPUTY DIRECTOR - CHILD DAY CARE
Ø CLOSING DATE: WEDNESDAY, JULY 14, 2004
Ø RATE OF PAY: $38,319 - 43,643
Ø EXPERIENCE & TRAINING: Masters Degree in Business Administration or Early Childhood Education and at least 2 years experience in related field; or Bachelors degree in Business Administration or Early Childhood Education or related field and at least 3 years experience in a business field or an equivalent combination of experience and training.
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Under the general direction of the Executive Director of Child Day Care performs varied and independent work in conducting research, coordinating activities and maintaining records and centralized data for a wide range of projects. Assists the Executive Director in routine management details. Acts as Director in the Director's absence.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Reports directly to the Executive Day Care Director.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Supervises staff as assigned.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Regular and punctual attendance; assists the director in the daily activities of the department; assists in development of policies; assists in staff development; processes financial statements and grant applications; conducts administrative research on special projects; prepares correspondence and maintains records as required; handles financial transactions as required; assists in development of day care budget; attends Day Care Advisory meetings in Director's absence; compiles and analyzes statistical information; is responsible for bookkeeping, billing and collection duties; makes bank deposits; coordinates parent groups; coordinates internship programs with area colleges; may supervise or assist in classroom as needed; supervises all staff as assigned and is responsible for the program in the Director's absence.
OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS: Assists in the coordination of the activities, programs and operation of the Center as required by Director; performs related work as required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representatives of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk and hear, uses hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk; lift climb, push or pull objects up to 20 pounds. Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate computers and various pieces of office equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Must be able to concentrate on fine detail with constant interruption, attend to task for 45 - 60 minutes at a time, and remember multiple assignments given over long periods of time. Must be able to perform highly complex and varied tasks requiring independent knowledge.
May be exposed to dust, fluctuation in inside temperatures and electro-magnetic radiation as in a computer screen.
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet or moderate.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY: Strong business background; ability to express ideas effectively in oral or written form; knowledge of research techniques and statistical concepts and methods; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, parents and the general public; ability to relate and care for children when required; must be computer proficient; knowledge of day care centers is helpful.
Interested applicants apply by July 14, 2004. Applications are available on our website, www.enfield.org or by calling the Human Resources Department at (860) 253-6345. Completed applications can be mailed to Town of Enfield, Human Resources Department, 820 Enfield Street, Enfield, CT 06082 or e-mail your resume to jobs. The Human Resources Department provides reasonable accommodation to persons with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you need an accommodation in the application process, please contact the Human Resources Department. EOE/AA