Assistant Director - Marion

Advantage Early Learning Academy is seeking a motivated, dependable, and passionate Assistant Director to join our leadership team. This position plays an important role in the successful daily operation of the center and works closely with the Center Director to support our staff, children, and families.

The ideal candidate is a strong leader who is organized, approachable, solution-focused, and passionate about providing children with a safe, nurturing, and high-quality early learning experience.

Leadership & Staff Support

• Assist the Center Director with the daily operations of the center.
• Support, coach, and supervise teaching staff to maintain high standards of care and professionalism.
• Assist with staff onboarding, training, scheduling, classroom coverage, and performance management.
• Help create a positive, supportive, and accountable workplace culture.
• Step into classrooms and provide hands-on support when needed.

Quality & Curriculum

• Support teachers in implementing developmentally appropriate curriculum and classroom activities.
• Monitor classrooms to ensure expectations for quality, engagement, supervision, and classroom management are consistently met.
• Provide coaching and resources to help teachers strengthen their classroom practices.
• Promote an environment where children feel safe, supported, and excited to learn.

Licensing, Compliance & Safety

• Assist in maintaining compliance with all applicable child care licensing requirements, company policies, and health and safety standards.
• Conduct routine classroom, facility, and safety checks.
• Maintain accurate and organized child and employee documentation.
• Support emergency preparedness, incident reporting, and other required compliance procedures.

Family Communication & Customer Service

• Build positive, professional relationships with children and families.
• Assist with parent questions, concerns, and communication.
• Help ensure families receive timely and professional information regarding their child's experience at the center.
• Support family events and other opportunities that strengthen relationships within the center.

Enrollment & Center Growth

• Assist with prospective family tours, enrollment processes, and new-family onboarding.
• Help create a welcoming experience for prospective and current families.
• Support center enrollment, retention, community engagement, and marketing initiatives.

Center Operations

• Help ensure classrooms and common areas are clean, organized, adequately supplied, and maintained.
• Assist with ordering and inventory of classroom and center supplies.
• Support meal service, health procedures, and illness/injury protocols.
• Assist with administrative responsibilities, reports, documentation, and other operational needs.

We are looking for someone who:

• Demonstrates strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Can effectively coach, support, and hold team members accountable.
• Is comfortable communicating professionally with families and employees.
• Can prioritize responsibilities and problem-solve in a fast-paced environment.
• Understands that child care leadership requires both administrative responsibilities and hands-on involvement in the center.
• Is dependable, professional, positive, and committed to creating an exceptional environment for children.
• Meets all applicable state licensing and position requirements.

At Advantage Early Learning Academy, we value our team members and offer benefits designed to support you and your family, including:

• Reduced Child Care Costs
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance

The Assistant Director serves as an important connection between the Center Director, teaching staff, children, and families. This individual should be prepared to take leadership responsibility when the Director is unavailable and assist wherever needed to ensure the center operates safely, efficiently, and successfully.

Other duties may be assigned based on the needs of the center.

Join Advantage Early Learning Academy and help us continue serving families, strengthening communities, and creating an environment where children and educators can thrive.