Taylor McAllister

Staff Management

• Hiring, training and supervising staff
• Creating employee's schedule
• Conduct performance reviews and evaluations
• Handle staff meetings and professional development

Program Oversight

• Ensuring programs follow curriculum or organizational standards
• Monitor the quality of services provided
• Support teachers or program leaders

Licensing and Compliance

• Ensure the center follows state regulations and licensing requirements
• Maintains records and documentation
• Prepares for inspections and audits

Safety and Well-Being

• Make sure all environments are safe and clean
• Enforce health and safety procedures
• Handles incidents and/or emergencies

Communication

• Communicate with parents, families and other participants
• Address concerns and/or complaints
• Build relationships with the community

Budget and Administration

• Manage the center's budget and expenses
• Oversee enrollment and billing
• Maintain paperwork, reports, and records

Enrollment and Growth

• Promote the center to Cummins employees (we are a private center to our client Cummins Inc.)
• Manage enrollment numbers
• Help coordinate and schedule tours, inquires and orientation/welcome meetings for new families

Policy Enforcement

• Implement company and organization policies
• Ensure staff and families follow rules, guidelines and procedures

Staff Support and Supervision

• Help supervise teachers and staff
• Assist with staff scheduling and classroom coverage
• Help train new employees
• Support staff with classroom management and issues/concerns

Daily Operations

• Open and close center when needed/assigned
• Help ensure the center runs smoothly with day-to-day operations
• Assist with ratios
• Giving lunch, bathroom and classroom planning breaks

Licensing and Compliances

• Help maintain state licensing requirements
• Ensure proper documentation is completed
• Prepare and support teachers for inspections

Family Communication

• Complete monthly center newsletter
• Print off documentation and newsletters for classrooms

Administrative Tasks

• Maintain attendance

Program Support

• Help monitor curriculum implementation
• Support teachers with materials and planning
• Ensure classrooms meet quality standards

Step in for the Director

• Cover the Director in her absence
• Handle emergencies situations and incidents
• Be able to cover and communicate if state licensing or state fire marshall visit

Front Office Management

• Keeping the front office organized and professional
• Monitor sign-in and sign-out systems
• Manage keys, security codes, or visitor logs
• Monitor and answer the front door

Staff Support

• Assist with scheduling and time sheets
• Be available for bathroom breaks, lunch breaks and teacher planning
• Cover classrooms and teachers during sick and vacation days

Administrative Support

• Keep inventory and order office and classroom supplies
• Assist Director and Assistance Director with paperwork

Communication with Families

• Answer the phone, take messages and answer questions
• Greet parents and visitors
• Schedule tours for prospective families
• Send out newsletters, reminders and center announcements

Compliance and Documentation

• Help maintain records required for licensing inspections
• Ensure forms are updated and stored properly
• Track expiration dates for documents (physicals forms, medication order forms, sunscreen forms and immunization)

Classroom Environment

• Keeping the classrooms clean and organized
• Setting up learning centers and materials
• Ensuring toys and equipment are safe and age-appropriate

Documentation and Records

• Maintain attendance records
• Track development observations
• Complete incident reports as needed

Communication with Families

• Provide updates through My Bright Day about their child's day
• Discuss developmental progress or concerns
• Participate in parent-teacher conferences

Child Safety and Supervision

• Maintain proper child-to-teacher ratios
• Ensure children are supervised at all times
• Follow health, safety, and sanitation procedures

Supervise Classroom Staff

• Guide and support assistant teachers or aides
• Delegate tasks within the classroom
• Ensure staff follow procedures and safety rules

Curriculum and Learning

• Implement the center's curriculum
• Plan age-appropriate educational activities
• Track children's development and progress

Classroom Management

• Plan and lead daily activities and lessons
• Maintain a structures daily schedule (meals, naps, learning, educational play)
• Manage classroom behavior and create a positive learning environment