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Kayla Smoak

Kayla Smoak

Bluffton,SC

Summary


Dedicated childcare professional with proven experience in staff management, scheduling, and team building. Skilled in payroll, budget oversight, and program coordination while ensuring compliance with childcare regulations and licensing standards. Strong communicator with parents and staff, recognized for organization, time management, and effective problem-solving to create a safe and positive environment for children. Personally, I’ve been married to my husband Jonathan for 13 years, and we love raising our two boys, Kroy (5) and Krew (1), in the Lowcountry. I strive each day to grow as a Christian and lead with faith, integrity, and compassion.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistnat Head of Early Education

Cross Schools
10.2013 - Current
  • Assisted in managing daily operations and scheduling tasks to enhance team efficiency.
  • Supported project coordination by organizing meetings and maintaining documentation for strategic initiatives.
  • Contributed to developing training materials and onboarding processes for new staff members.
  • Collaborated with team members to identify areas for process improvement and implement solutions.
  • Answered phones for the entire school 12 months-12 grade.
  • Carpool of all ages.
  • Helped run Cross Parent Advisory Committee
  • Observed 50 staff
  • daily schedule with subs/call outs
  • Head over aftercare staff
  • planning of summer camp of 100 kids
  • Collaborated with school administration to promote academic excellence among students
  • Maintained accurate records of student attendance, behavior incidents, and academic achievements for review by school administration or parent conferences.
  • Developed strong relationships with school administration, ensuring timely access to necessary resources.
  • Assisted school administration in developing safety policies and procedures, ensuring a safe learning environment for all students and staff.
  • Fostered strong relationships with students, parents, and school administration to promote open communication and collaboration.
  • Managed payroll for 50 staff.

Aftercare Program HEAD

First Baptist Church- Bamberg
08.2009 - 10.2012
  • Supervised daily aftercare program for up to 50 children, ensuring a safe, structured, and engaging environment
  • Coordinated student arrival and dismissal, including safely unloading children from buses and ensuring proper pick-up procedures
  • Ordered, prepared, and served daily snacks and meals for all children
  • Assisted students with homework and provided academic support tailored to individual needs
  • Designed and facilitated educational games and activities, both indoors and outdoors, to promote learning and social development
  • Managed payroll, scheduling, and administrative responsibilities for aftercare staff
  • Fostered a collaborative team culture through staff development, training, and team-building initiatives

Education

Bachelor of Arts - 4 Years

University of South Carolina
Beaufort, SC

Associate of Arts - Early Education

Orangeburg Technical College
05-2010

Skills

  • Team management
  • Employee relations
  • Team Building
  • Loving each and every child of God
  • Staff management, scheduling, and team building
  • Payroll and budget management
  • Program planning and coordination
  • Strong parent communication and customer service
  • Organization and time management
  • Problem-solving and conflict resolution
  • Compliance with childcare regulations and licensing standards

Timeline

Assistnat Head of Early Education

Cross Schools
10.2013 - Current

Aftercare Program HEAD

First Baptist Church- Bamberg
08.2009 - 10.2012

Bachelor of Arts - 4 Years

University of South Carolina

Associate of Arts - Early Education

Orangeburg Technical College

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