Jordan Charters
Grand Rapids,MI
Summary
Dedicated Early Childhood Educational professional with a history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Director
Adventures Learning Center
11.2024 - Current
- Oversee daily operations of the childcare facility, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations
- Develop and implement educational programs and activities for children
- Manage staff recruitment, training, evaluation, and scheduling to maintain high-quality care and education
- Facilitate communication between parents and staff, addressing concerns and fostering a supportive community environment
- Assist in maintaining accurate records related to enrollment, attendance, and billing
- Assist in maintaining accreditation and quality standards set by relevant agencies
- Monitor and assess program effectiveness, making improvements as necessary
- Seek opportunities for professional development and stay current with early childhood education trends
Lead Teacher, Preschool
The Goddard School
09.2018 - Current
- Using the creative curriculum to create lesson plans
- Providing basic care to children (age2–5 years)
- Communicating with parents/families on a regular basis
- Writing incident reports regarding behavioral concerns of children
- Conduct daily observations and child evaluations
- Perform administrative tasks including opening and closing the building, classroom observations, etc
Program Lead
The Goddard School
01.2022 - 11.2024
- Oversee a department consisting of 3 classrooms
- Perform observations and provide feedback to department members to guide classroom success
- Enhance participant engagement by implementing interactive and inclusive activities in the day program.
- Unlock and lock the facility before and after operating hours
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to create comprehensive care plans tailored to the unique needs of each participant
- Provide training to new faculty members
- Assist participants in achieving personal goals by providing personalized guidance and encouragement throughout the program
- Perform administrative duties when supervisors are away
- Balance administrative duties while working within a classroom setting with students
- Promote an atmosphere of respect, inclusivity, and empathy within the program setting at all times.
Child Care Teacher
Easterseals Joliet Region
08.2015 - 08.2018
- Provide basic care needs to children (ages 6 weeks-6 years)
- Communicate with parents on an ongoing basis
- Conduct daily observations and child evaluations
- Write incident reports regarding behavioral concerns of children
- Train new employees (approximately 2 per month) on classroom protocol and procedures
- Create lesson plans focused on encouraging healthy development
- Take on the duties of child care director when requested
Sales Associate
Payless Shoe Source
05.2014 - 08.2015
- Train new employees (approximately one per month) on store policies and procedures
- Process cash and credit transactions
- Assist customers with their product selections and purchases
- Resolve customer complaints to ensure satisfactory experience
- Ensure proper closing procedures were used at the end of each work day
Delivery Driver
Jimmy Johns
08.2013 - 11.2013
- Deliver food orders to customers in timely and orderly fashion
- Answer telephones and directed calls
- Process cash and credit transactions
- Welcome customers that entered the restaurant
- Resolve customer complaints to ensure satisfaction
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology & Sociology
Lewis University
Romeoville, IL12.2016
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Joliet Junior College
Joliet, IL12.2014
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Management
- Microsoft Office (10 years)
- Infant Care
- Project management
- Sales
- SharePoint
- Experience with children
- Curriculum development
- Retail sales
- Customer service
- Personal assistant experience
- Negotiation
- Cash register
- POWERPOINT (10 years)
- Presentation skills
- Classroom experience
- Preschool experience
- Child care (5 years)
- Early childhood education
- Early Childhood Education (5 years)
- CPR (7 years)
- Project planning
- Presentation Skills
- Teaching (8 years)
- Communication skills
- Curriculum Development
- Social media management
- EXCEL (10 years)
- Proofreading
- MICROSOFT WORD (10 years)
- Microsoft Excel (10 years)
- Organizational Skills
- Supervising experience
- Driving
- Toddler Care (5 years)
- Babysitting
- Leadership (8 years)
- Retail sales
- Classroom management
- Filing
- Google Suite
- Public Speaking
- WORD (10 years)
- Childcare
- Project coordination
- Daycare
- Infant care
- OUTLOOK
- Typing
- Cash handling
- Staff management
- Creative direction
- Strategic planning
- Data analysis
Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Driver's License
- CPR Certification December2023 to December2025
Additional Information
- Computer Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote, Canva Publisher
- Social Media Outlets: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest, LinkedIn, Snapchat, Google+, Yelp, and StumbleUpon
Timeline
Assistant Director
Adventures Learning Center
11.2024 - Current
Program Lead
The Goddard School
01.2022 - 11.2024
Lead Teacher, Preschool
The Goddard School
09.2018 - Current
Child Care Teacher
Easterseals Joliet Region
08.2015 - 08.2018
Sales Associate
Payless Shoe Source
05.2014 - 08.2015
Delivery Driver
Jimmy Johns
08.2013 - 11.2013
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Joliet Junior College
- First Aid Certification
- Driver's License
- CPR Certification December2023 to December2025
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology & Sociology
Lewis University
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