Lead assistant job description

We’re excited to be part of the 7-Eleven family of stores!
If you enjoy working as part of a retail management team and have previous supervisory experience, we would love the opportunity to talk with you! Speedway is focused and dedicated to your success! We are committed to ensuring our employees receive proper training in order to provide excellent customer service to our customers on every visit. We offer full-time hours and valuable management and leadership experience with competitive pay.


Our benefits include:

• 401K Plan
• Weekly paychecks and paid holidays
• Paid vacation and sick pay plans
• Coverage in medical, dental, life, and vision insurances eligible upon enrollment
• Monthly bonus/incentive potential
• Tuition Reimbursement and Adoption Assistance

What you bring:

• Oversee and provide customer service leadership, training, and coaching, alongside the General Manager, for all store employees
• Maintaining high retention by focusing on identifying qualified applicants, developing leaders, empowering employees, and encouraging employee productivity
• Maintaining a clean, safe environment by complying with all health and sanitation procedures to ensure the store is presentable and that all products are in-stock
• Assist in implementing all merchandising and marketing programs
• Cash handling, fuel transactions, and promoting the Speedy Rewards loyalty program
• A valid Driver’s License from the state of residence and auto insurance in order to conduct area pricing surveys
• A High School diploma or GED is preferred, but not required for candidates that have at least one year of Retail Management experience
• The ability to multi-task, perform repeated bending, standing, and reaching, and occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds

Speedway LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to workplace diversity.

• Arriving at least 15 minutes prior to your direct teaching responsibilities.
• Grooming appropriately for a school setting including personal hygiene and dress code.
• Must be willing and able to lift and carry equipment and children weighing up to forty pounds.
• Be responsible for all communication sent from administration, not limited to, but including Monday Notes, the Shout Out and other communication.
• Creating, maintaining, and overseeing a learning environment which provides engagement, wonder, curiosity, safety, and security. This includes changing and enhancing the learning environment on a regular basis and maximizing the amount of floor time offered to the infants.
• Meeting the individual needs of each infant by learning their specific cues and following their specific schedules for feeding, sleeping, and diapering.
• Collaborating with assistant caregiver and age level coach with ideas and shared materials while maintaining respect and care for shared learning spaces and materials, including maintaining common areas such as the Naturescape, Atelier, Loose Parts studio, etc.
• Being prepared with engaging learning opportunities through developmentally appropriate activities by being intentional throughout the curriculum process and using reflections on the experiences to inform future plans.
• Overseeing the curriculum planning process and learning experiences offered to the infants.
• Collaborating with assistant caregiver and age level coach to assess individual infant milestones and identify any areas of focus.
• Continuing to refine practice through reflection on classroom interactions, individual children, individual activities, provocations and relationships throughout the school.
• Attending and engaging in all evening monthly team planning meetings, evening staff meetings, reflective supervision meetings, weekly partner planning, mandatory professional development opportunities and other training opportunities
• Using proper time management for both intentional planning of curriculum and offering intentional instruction in the classroom
• Continuing to learn and grow with an eye towards helping yourself and the school reach the goals set out in the GECC Statement of Guiding Principles.
• Being present in the classroom and remain focused on the children at all times, remembering that successful and consistent observation should lead instruction
• Paying close attention to the individuality of all of our children through reflections, child insights, and anecdotal records, also remembering how to connect our learning to their family culture and experiences
• Providing individualized communication to parents, including the preparation and explanation of Parent Letters, Journey Binders, Parent-Teacher Conversations and requested meetings, share sites, written communication, phone calls and e-mails to meet each child and family’s needs.

Professional Conduct

• Fostering respectful relationships among the staff by treating all staff members with kindness and respect. When differences arise, trying to first address any problems with the person you have a problem with, and then seeking mediation through the director.
• Developing a respectful relationship with assistant caregiver, being mindful of the balance between leading a classroom and guiding another caregiver.
• Maintaining respectful relationships with all families, being mindful of the fine line between personal relationships and close professional relationships
• Maintaining a level of personal integrity by refreshing ourselves when needed, being on time, having a positive attitude, being open minded to change that benefits the quality of our school
• Remaining professional at all times, finding strength to inspire others in unique ways, using a nice tone with all, and being role models of the values we live in our school.
• Adherence to NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct.

Job DescriptionAssists the Team Leader in all aspects of daily operations including cash management, expense control, buying, merchandising, labor, regulatory compliance, and special projects as assigned. Leads and develops Team Members. All Whole Foods Market Retail jobs require ensuring a positive company image by providing courteous, friendly, and efficient service to customers and Team Members at all times. All positions must be performed in accordance with team and store Standard Operating Procedures. Further, Team Members must be prepared and able to perform the duties inherent in other Team Member job descriptions. All positions must strive to support WFM core values and goals, promote national, regional, and store programs and initiatives, and ensure adherence to all applicable health and safety regulations including Food Safety and regulatory duties required in the department.
Job Responsibilities:

+ Models and delivers outstanding customer service.

+ Sets and achieves the highest standards of retail execution.

+ Works with Team Leader to achieve cost, margin, expense and labor targets.

+ Follows through on all customer questions and requests; resolves concerns as needed.

+ Works with Team Leader to resolve team concerns or issues.

+ Evaluates and documents Team Member work performance.

+ Functions as point person and departmental person in charge in absence of Team Leader.

+ Consistently communicates and models WFM vision and goals.

+ Sets and achieves the highest standards of retail execution.

+ Fosters and encourages a positive environment of outstanding teamwork, mutual respect, and exceptional morale.

+ Maintains awareness of customer flows and needs and directs Team Members as necessary to satisfy and delight customers; responds promptly to customer needs and questions.

+ Selects, trains, develops, mentors, motivates, and counsels Team Members in a manner that sustains a high-performance team and minimizes turnover.

+ Provides timely, thorough, and thoughtful performance evaluations.

+ Consistently communicates and models WFM vision and goals.

Job Skills:

+ High energy, enthusiastic, and displays an affinity for our products, core values, and company philosophy.

+ Demonstrates advanced product knowledge, maintains awareness of new products.

+ Growth mindset towards greater responsibility and ownership.

+ Desire to coach and mentor others for growth.

+ Excellent interpersonal, motivational, team building, and customer relationship skills.

+ Capable of teaching others in a positive and constructive manner.

+ Product knowledge.

+ Advanced knowledge of regulatory and safety policies and procedures.

+ Proficient mathematical skills for assessing financial performance, monitoring profitability, and managing inventory.

+ Demonstrated decision-making ability, leadership skills, and ability to prioritize and delegate.

+ Proficiency with email, Microsoft Office, and operations-related applications.

Experience:

+ 18+ months retail Team Member experience and 6+ months of supervisory experience.

Physical Requirements / Working Conditions:

+ Must be able to lift 50 pounds.

+ In an 8-hour work day: standing/walking 6-8 hours.

+ Hand use: single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling.

+ Work requires the following motions: bending, twisting, squatting and reaching.

+ Exposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals.

+ Exposure to temperatures: <32 degrees Fahrenheit (freezing), 32-40 degrees Fahrenheit (refrigerators), >90 degrees Fahrenheit.

+ Ability to work in a wet and cold environment.

+ Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.

+ Ability to use tools and equipment, including box cutters, electric pallet jacks, and other heavy machinery.

Note: The purpose of this document is to provide a general summary of essential responsibilities for the position and is not meant as an exhaustive list. This document does not reflect all job duties or requirements for every position. Requirements build as one progresses through the job levels, so any job duties required at a lower level may be required at the higher level in addition to the duties listed for that higher level. Duties, assignments, and other responsibilities may differ for similar positions based on business conditions, departmental or geographic location, and/or needs for the particular position. An individual must demonstrate successful performance in their current position before being considered for promotion. In addition, in order to promote into a higher-level position, a business need for the promotion must exist and the candidate must be considered the most qualified person for the new position. Completion of certain milestones such as obtaining an advanced degree or certification, time in current position, or developing skills to perform at the higher-level role do not guarantee a promotion.

At Whole Foods Market, we provide a fair and equal employment opportunity for all Team Members and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, marital status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic. Whole Foods Market hires and promotes individuals solely based on qualifications for the position to be filled and business needs.