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Assistant Director

Creative Minds CDC
Paducah, KY Full Time
POSTED ON 10/30/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/11/2027

Job brief

We are looking for a competent Assistant Director to support the director in departmental planning and monitoring progress. You will also be working to enhance productivity and ensure compliance with rules and regulations.

Potential candidates will be well-versed in performance and operations management and competent in assuming delegated duties. They will be leaders and critical thinkers, ready to solve problems before they become obstacles.

The goal is to help the department attain objectives of productivity and employee satisfaction.

Responsibilities

  • Lead a room as a teacher when staffing is low
  • Assist in developing and implementing plans and goals for the department
  • Work with the director to coordinate and supervise daily operations
  • Ensure compliance with regulations and internal policies
  • Monitor attainment of objectives
  • Undertake staffing responsibilities (hiring, training, evaluating etc.)
  • Assist in budgeting and monitoring expenses
  • Maintain scheduling of events and represent the company when needed
  • Create reports and submit them to the director or other executives
  • Fulfill duties as assigned by the director

Requirements and skills

  • Proven experience as assistant director or other similar position
  • 5yrs of proven daycare experience
  • CDA or willing to obtain one
  • Knowledge of Brightwheel systems
  • Knowledge of Gusto payroll
  • Knowledge of CCAP
  • Knowledge of Ky food program
  • Knowledge of relevant regulations and quality standards
  • Proficient in MS Office, relational databases and software (e.g. ERP)
  • Outstanding communication and public speaking skills
  • Excellent organizational and leadership skills
  • Aptitude in problem-solving

Similar or relevant education I the following:

BSc/BA in business administration or related field such as education; MSc/MA is an asset

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $14.00 - $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Paid time off

Application Question(s):

  • Looking for someone that can close the daycare from 10am-6pm mon-friday. Can you do this reliably?

Education:

  • Associate (Required)

Experience:

  • Childcare: 5 years (Required)
  • Teaching: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

  • CPR Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $14 - $17

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