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Since 1969 the Achievement Centers for Children & Families has provided programs and services to hard-working families and their children. With a strong focus on education and family-support programming, Achievement Centers has touched thousands of lives. Achievement Centers is a community-based, private nonprofit organization located in a priority neighborhood of Delray Beach and continues to grow with nearly 90 employees, three sites, and a total annual operating budget of $4.5 million. The agency has a strong community reputation, an evidence-based approach to services, and a workplace culture that has resulted in committed boards and staff. Every employee’s responsibility is to promote the mission and vision of Achievement Centers as they foster programs and activities that encourage each child enrolled’s academic, social, emotional, and physical development.

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Administrative Assistant, Out of School Program

Job Description

 

Position Overview:

Every employee’s responsibility is to promote the mission and vision of ACCF, as they foster programs and activities that promote the academic, social, emotional, and physical development of each child enrolled.

This position is responsible for promoting the mission and vision of ACCF and fostering programs and activities that support each child enrolled’s academic, social, emotional, and physical development. It also provides administrative services by adhering to agency policies and procedures, and requirements set forth by licensing, monitoring, funding, and contract agencies. The Administrative Assistant works with the program manager, financial department, and other programmatic staff to ensure client information and reports are accurate, current, complete, and confidential.

 

Classification: Non-Exempt – Hourly

Reports to: Site Director

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Duties and Responsibilities

  • Assume all administrative and clerical responsibilities for the program
  • Work in close coordination with supervisor and staff to maintain accurate and current records of client fees, required enrollment documentation, and receipts
  • Enter and maintain client files in Procare database, including but not limited to enrollment forms, attendance, weekly fee collection, receipting, funding status, meal counts, and client contact information updates
  • Maintain attendance rosters for funders and coordinate with funders such as Early Learning Coalition, PrimeTime accurate, and PBC Scholarship program
  • Act as the main intake processor and receptionist for clients; convey all pertinent program information verbally or by distributing fliers, permission slips, and authorizations; secure required forms and signatures, discuss assessed fees and payments, and maintain current and accurate files and records for clients
  • Work directly with families to complete enrollment forms. Maintain a working knowledge of and inform clients of the agency’s rules, regulations, and policies; seek supervisor’s input and approval for any deviation from standard policies and procedures; maintain program waitlist
  • Provide receipts to clients for all collected fees and submit them to authorize financial personnel on a regularly scheduled basis; responsible for all steps of this procedure
  • Provide timely and accurate reports regarding enrollment, attendance, eligibility, status, fee schedule, and receipts
  • Support Site Directors with general office duties
  • Coordinate coverage of the reception area to ensure uninterrupted flow of business
  • Receive phone calls and direct to the appropriate personnel while maintaining a friendly, professional, and helpful posture at all times
  • Assist program staff during special events, field trip coordination, and resources for monitoring and reporting

Work Environment

  • Must be able to sit for extended periods while operating a computer
  • Must be able to walk, grasp, push, kneel and stand frequently
  • Frequently required to speak and listen while communicating
  • Must be able to endure repetitive wrist, hand, and/or finger movement while operating office equipment
  • Requires clarity of vision at close distances while operating a computer
  • Regular attendance is an essential function

Other Employment Information

  • Fingerprinting and background check
  • Pre-employment and random drug screening
  • Completion of pre-employment training requirements
  • The 90-day initial review period

Achievement Centers for Children & Families is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time.

Please email your resume to Sanjae Black at sblack@delraychild.org

Early Childhood Educator

Position Overview: It is the responsibility of every employee to promote the mission and vision of ACCF, as they foster programs and activities that promote the academic, social, emotional and physical development of each child enrolled.

The Early Childhood Educator is responsible for providing a high quality learning environment to children and families enrolled. This position implements age-appropriate curriculum, establishes and maintains supportive relationships with children and parents, evaluates developmental growth, and assesses educational outcomes. Delivery of childcare must model best practices as outlined by agency policies as well as licensing, monitoring, funding, and contract agencies.

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Classification: Non-Exempt – Hourly
Reports to: Education Director, Early Learning Program

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Plan and maintain a safe, stimulating learning environment utilizing best practices; organize and label classroom materials, and display children’s work in a manner appropriate for their age and perceptual skills
  • Design and implement intentional and developmentally appropriate learning activities for children between the ages of 1 and 5 consistent with the curriculum of the Early Learning Program; engage and foster growth for children in nine areas of learning and development (cognitive, socio-emotional, language, literacy, math, physical, art, social studies, and science)
  • Supervise, guide and model appropriate behavior, and implement developmentally appropriate classroom management system to foster socio-emotional learning
  • Maintain a clean environment by sterilizing communal toys, spaces and floors; stores classroom materials and supplies in a safe and orderly manner
  • Maintain accurate and current assessment information across all developmental domains utilizing Teaching Strategies Gold, Ages and Stages, VPK assessment, and Bracken assessment tools
  • Use assessment information in planning whole group, small group, and individualized instruction
  • Maintain a cooperative attitude while working with co-teacher, additional program staff, parents, and volunteers
  • Build collaborative relationships with families through daily communication, family engagement opportunities, and parent conferencing
  • Accurately complete all paperwork on time including lesson plans, individual plans, and parent teacher conference forms
  • Encourage and model language development, extended learning and problem solving strategies, and build positive relationships with students
  • Ask for instructional support from the Curriculum Specialist as needed
  • Monitor and refer children to the Developmental Specialist as needed
  • Participate in professional development opportunities; attend meetings, educational conferences and teacher training workshops as requested
  • Adhere to center policies and procedures and those of monitoring and licensing agencies (e.g. Head Start, Voluntary Pre-kindergarten, Strong Minds, Early Learning Coalition, NAEYC, and Department of Health)

Education and Experience

  • A Child Development Associate (CDA) or AA in early childhood (BA or higher preferred); teachers without an AA must enroll in school until completed
  • Experience teaching toddler and or preschool-age children (ages 1–5)
  • 45-Hour DCF Childcare Training Credential
  • Bilingual English/Creole or English/Spanish preferred

Essential Skills and Abilities

  • Strong communication skills and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work with diverse groups
  • Ability to project a positive attitude
  • Be flexible regarding work assignments, changing demands and priorities
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Ability to manage time effectively

Work Environment

  • Be able to lift 25-30 lbs.
  • Be able to walk, squat/kneel, sit on floor, see, hear, speak with children to ensure children’s health and safety
  • Must be able to frequently walk, grasp, push, kneel and stand while setting up and taking down events.
  • Must be able to sit for extended periods of time while operating a computer
  • Frequently required to speak and listen while communicating
  • Must be able to endure repetitive wrist, hand and/or finger movement while operating office equipment
  • Requires clarity of vision at close distances while operating a computer
  • Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function

Other Employment Information
Must pass fingerprinting and background check

  • Initial drug screening; random checking
  • 90-day initial evaluation period

Achievement Centers for Children & Families is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time.

Please email your resume to Sanjae Black at sblack@delraychild.org.

Administrative Assistant, Early Learning Program

Position Overview:  It is the responsibility of every employee to promote the mission and vision of ACCF, as they foster programs and activities that promote the academic, social, emotional and physical development of each child enrolled.

The Administrative Assistant (ELP) position provides administrative services by adhering to agency policies and procedures, and requirements set forth by licensing, funding, contract agencies and the corporation. The Administrative Assistant works with leadership and programmatic staff to ensure client information in data systems (hard and soft files) and reports are accurate, current, complete, and confidential.

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Classification: Non-Exempt – Hourly

Reports to: Program Manager and Associate Director

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Assume administrative and clerical responsibilities for the program:
    • Receive phone calls and direct them to the appropriate personnel while maintaining a friendly, professional, and helpful posture at all times;
    • Coordinate coverage of the reception area to ensure an uninterrupted flow of business;
    • Ensure the accuracy of all documentation;
    • Convey all pertinent program information verbally or by distributing fliers, permission slips, and authorizations;
    • Secure required forms and signatures;
    • Provide receipts to clients for all collection fees and submit them to authorize financial personnel on a regularly scheduled basis;
    • Answer doors for clients;
    • Escort children to and from the school bus, clocking them in and out; and
  • Work in close coordination with supervisor and staff to maintain accurate and current records;
    • Maintain attendance, track daily absences and report to Center Director and Head Start FACES;
    • Phone parents of absent children and obtain mommy/doctor notes;
    • Collect Mommy notes on a case by case bases
    • Maintain a working knowledge of and inform clients of the agency’s rules, regulations, and policies. Seek supervisor’s input and approval for any deviation from standard policies and procedures;
    • Process Payments
  • Support Family Engagement Specialist during enrollment activities:
    • Place ELC Certifications in children’s files and update as needed; scan certificate and upload to Procare;
  • Work collaboratively with leadership to maintain the waiting list in the Procare data system:
    • Enter client information in Procare for use by Family Engagement Specialist.
  • Support personnel with general office duties:
    • Organize Parent Bulletin Board and Maintain Corporate Board;
    • Order office supplies monthly; secure authorization and give to appropriate personnel for processing;
    • Report all needed maintenance repairs to ELP leadership and Building Manager using approved Company protocol; and
    • Assist teachers with Lamination tasks.
  • Support Early Learning Program staff in maintaining children’s files of enrolled students
  • Record and maintain documentation daily, weekly, and monthly as required:
    • Every week, monitor sign-in-out documentation in Procare to assure parents and staff are correctly signing children in/out according to the arrival and departure time of the child. Contact any family who needs to correct their process
  • Receive training as necessary or as directed and attend all required staff meetings.
  • Additional duties as assigned by management.

Education and Experience

  • High School Diploma; administrative assistant business certification preferred
  • Completion of a 40-hour DCF course within the first year of employment
  • Two (2) years of office/clerical experience

Essential Skills and Abilities
Strong organization, communication, and interpersonal skills

  • Ability to project a positive attitude
  • Ability to remain flexible regarding job requirements, changing demands, and priorities
  • Ability to manage time effectively
  • Procare database experience, other database experience, and/or willingness to learn
  • Proficient computer and typing skills
  • Ability to work with diverse groups

Work Environment

  • Ability to sit for extended periods while operating a computer
  • Frequently required to speak and listen while communicating
  • Able to endure repetitive wrist, hand, and/or finger movement while using office equipment
  • Requires clarity of vision at close distances while working computer
  • Able to lift 30 lbs.
  • Able to walk, squat, kneel, sit on the floor, see, hear, and speak with children to ensure children’s health and safety.
  • Regular attendance is a necessary function.

 

Other Employment Information

Fingerprinting and background check

  • Pre-employment and random drug screening
  • 90-day initial evaluation period

 

Achievement Centers for Children & Families is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time.

Please email your resume to Sanjae Black at sblack@delraychild.org.

Custodian

Position Overview: All positions are responsible for upholding the mission and vision of Achievement Centers for Children & Families and fostering an environment that promotes the academic, social, emotional and physical development of each child enrolled.

The position (20 hrs/week) of Custodian is to ensure the cleaning and sanitation protocols are implemented and completed for all buildings on the Nancy K. Hurd Campus.  Responsibilities include cleaning, stocking and supplying all designated facility areas, while documenting routine cleaning and sanitization.  The position will support and enhance a clean and safe physical environment for all youth on the Nancy K. Hurd Campus.

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Classification: Non-Exempt – Hourly

Reports to: Senior Director, OOS Program

 

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Follow all health and safety regulations
  • Clean all buildings on the Hurd Campus (dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, etc) in accordance to the ACCF cleaning schedule
  • Stock and supply all buildings with paper products, soap, and other designated materials as needed
  • Stock and maintain supply rooms
  • Perform and document routine inspection and completion of custodial activities
  • Completion of more in-depth cleaning tasks and special projects as needed
  • Notify management of occurring deficiencies or needs for repairs
  • Other duties as assigned

Education and Experience

  • High School Diploma or Equivalent
  • CPR certification within the first 90 days of employment may be required
  • Two (2) years of previous experience preferred
  • Experience working in a commercial building atmosphere preferred

Essential Skills/Abilities

  • Strong organizational skills needed to maintain supply rooms
  • Familiarity with Material Safety Data Sheets
  • Ability to handle and operate all cleaning equipment and machinery
  • Ability to project a positive attitude
  • Ability to remain flexible regarding job requirements
  • Ability to manage time effectively
  • Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and complete cleaning tasks in the allotted time

Other Employment Information

  • Fingerprinting and background check
  • Pre-employment and random drug screening
  • 90-day initial review period

Work Environment

  • Must be able to frequently walk, grasp, push, kneel and stand
  • Frequently required to speak and listen while communicating
  • Must be able to endure repetitive wrist, hand, arm, leg, and other body movements while operating cleaning equipment
  • Requires clarity of vision and attention to detail while completing tasks
  • Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function

Achievement Centers for Children & Families is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time.

Please email your resume to Linda Green at lgreen@delraychild.org

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