Assistant Director, Child Care Center

Overview
Join us as an Assistant Director at our hands on learning Child Care Center, where your leadership will inspire a nurturing and educational environment.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities

• Support Director in implementing center policies, licensing compliance,and health & safety protocols.
• Provide regular coaching, mentoring, and performance feedback toteaching staff; model best-practice classroom techniques.
• Conduct frequent classroom observations and provide written/readableimprovement plans and follow-up.
• Lead new-staff orientation and ongoing professional developmentsessions.
• Schedule, lead, and document family tours and enrollment meetings;present program curriculum, schedule, and center values.
• Act as primary contact for prospective families during the enrollment process.
• Coordinate daily staffing and coverage; arrange substitutes and manage staff schedules with the Director.
• Maintain accurate child records, incident reports, attendance logs, and regulatory documentation (non-financial).
• Participate in family communication (emails, conferences) and center events.
• Assist Director with program evaluation, curriculum updates, and teacher hiring interviews.
• Will be required to fill in the classrooms at times and assist and carry out kitchen duties as needed.
• Assist the Director in managing daily center operations, including staff scheduling, program planning, and facility maintenance.
• Lead curriculum development initiatives to create engaging, age-appropriate learning experiences that support developmental milestones.
• Supervise teaching staff and classroom activities, providing mentorship and conducting performance evaluations to uphold high-quality education standards.
• Collaborate with families to communicate progress, address concerns, and foster strong partnerships that enhance child well-being.
• Ensure compliance with state licensing regulations, health and safety standards, and Level 3 requirements at all times.

Requirements

• Proven experience in education administration or management within a child care or early childhood setting.
• Strong background in curriculum development, classroom teaching, and working directly with children.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with experience supervising staff and managing teams effectively.
• Excellent public speaking abilities to communicate confidently with staff, and families.
• Knowledge of licensing standards, health protocols, and safety regulations relevant to child care centers.
• Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education, Education Administration or a related field; advanced credentials are preferred.
• Qualifications
• Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, orrelated field required.Skills and attributes. Stay up to date with state required trainings.
• Calm, decisive problem-solver with strong conflict-resolution skills.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable with documentation and reporting.
• Energetic, approachable, and team-focused.
• Flexible availability for occasional early-morning/late-evening family events.
• Minimum 3 years classroom teaching experience in early childhood(infant–preK) and at least 1 year in a lead or supervisor role preferred.
• Familiarity with state licensing regulations and child safety requirements,along with Path’s to Quality requirements. Level 3.
• Strong classroom coaching, observation, and feedback skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills for tours, staff training,and family meetings.
• CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain).
• Ability to pass background checks
• Compensation & benefits
• Competitive salary (commensurate with experience).
• Paid time off after 1 year and paid holidays after 90 days worked.
• Paid professional development and training.
• Discounted childcare at the start, after 1 year free childcare for 1 child, if more it will be a 50% discount.

Job Type: Full-time

Expected hours: No less than 35 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Work Location: In person