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The Admin on Duty (AoD) ensures smooth daily operations, provides immediate support to staff and families, and maintains program quality and safety during operating hours. The AoD serves as the primary point of contact for operational needs when other administrative staff are unavailable or assigned to other responsibilities. | The Admin on Duty (AoD) ensures smooth daily operations, provides immediate support to staff and families, and maintains program quality and safety during operating hours. The AoD serves as the primary point of contact for operational needs when other administrative staff are unavailable or assigned to other responsibilities. | ||
It is a scheduled, firm shift, comparable to a classroom shift. Staff assigned as AoD must be present, on time, and fully available for operational responsibilities for the duration of the shift. The AoD must remain on-site for the entire shift, unless they make arrangements with another Administrator prior to leaving the facility for coverage. | '''It is a scheduled, firm shift, comparable to a classroom shift.''' Staff assigned as AoD must be present, on time, and fully available for operational responsibilities for the duration of the shift. The AoD must remain on-site for the entire shift, unless they make arrangements with another Administrator prior to leaving the facility for coverage. | ||
Being the AoD does not mean you are working alone or without support. The AoD may freely communicate with other administrative team members for assistance, input, or guidance at any time during their shift. Collaboration among administrators is expected and encouraged. However, the AoD is the designated first point of contact for staff, families, and operational needs. This means that while the AoD can seek help and escalate decisions when appropriate, they are responsible for responding first, gathering information, and initiating solutions. This role also ensures that at least one Administrator is on site and available during all appropriate times. | Being the AoD does not mean you are working alone or without support. The AoD may freely communicate with other administrative team members for assistance, input, or guidance at any time during their shift. Collaboration among administrators is expected and encouraged. However, the AoD is the designated first point of contact for staff, families, and operational needs. This means that while the AoD can seek help and escalate decisions when appropriate, they are responsible for responding first, gathering information, and initiating solutions. This role also ensures that at least one Administrator is on site and available during all appropriate times. | ||
Latest revision as of 16:47, 24 November 2025
Role Overview
The Admin on Duty (AoD) ensures smooth daily operations, provides immediate support to staff and families, and maintains program quality and safety during operating hours. The AoD serves as the primary point of contact for operational needs when other administrative staff are unavailable or assigned to other responsibilities.
It is a scheduled, firm shift, comparable to a classroom shift. Staff assigned as AoD must be present, on time, and fully available for operational responsibilities for the duration of the shift. The AoD must remain on-site for the entire shift, unless they make arrangements with another Administrator prior to leaving the facility for coverage.
Being the AoD does not mean you are working alone or without support. The AoD may freely communicate with other administrative team members for assistance, input, or guidance at any time during their shift. Collaboration among administrators is expected and encouraged. However, the AoD is the designated first point of contact for staff, families, and operational needs. This means that while the AoD can seek help and escalate decisions when appropriate, they are responsible for responding first, gathering information, and initiating solutions. This role also ensures that at least one Administrator is on site and available during all appropriate times.
In short, the AoD leads the immediate response, but does not work in isolation. Other administrators remain available for consultation, problem solving, and backup as needed.
Primary Responsibilities
- Serve as the first responder for float calls, including:
- Classroom coverage needs
- Break coverage adjustments
- Immediate staff support when ratios are at risk
- Monitor staff attendance, call-offs, early dismissals, or schedule conflicts and adjust staffing plans accordingly.
- Ensure all classrooms remain within DHS-required ratios at all times.
- Act as the main point of contact for parents/guardians during the shift, including responding to Brightwheel messages.
- Address concerns, questions, and routine communication promptly, professionally, and in accordance with center policies for staff and families.
- Maintain availability via phone and slack.
- Communicate any unresolved concerns to the Director/Assistant Director.
At the end of an AoD shift, the Administrator should:
- Check in with oncoming AoD, when applicable, especially regarding any concerns or unresolved issues.
- Verify that ratios, coverage, and scheduled transitions for the remainder of the day are appropriate.
- Log any operational issues that emerged during the shift, including Brightwheel notes for direct float/admin behavioral support given.
- Document and relay any concerns requiring follow-up to the rest of Administration.