Assistant Center Director

BrightPath Early Learning & Child Care; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount

401(k) with company match

Professional development opportunities

Paid time off

8 paid holidays off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Company-paid life insurance $10,000

Job summary

BrightPath Early Learning & Child Care in Princeton seeks an Assistant Director to work with the Center Director, teachers, and families, ensuring a home-like environment for children from 6 weeks to 12 years, under NAEYC guidelines. You will help with licensing compliance, staff supervision, and administrative duties, and may substitute as Center Director when needed.

Strong leadership, customer service, and MS Office proficiency are essential, with a commitment to exceptional care and family

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education with 2 years of work experience OR Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education with 1 year of work experience
• Demonstrated leadership qualities
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite

Responsibilities

• Ensuring the safety and supervision of children ages 6 weeks - 12 years.
• Ensuring staff understand objectives in each classroom.
• Assisting the Center Director with licensing requirements and internal policies.
• Handling administrative duties within the center office.
• Substituting as Center Director in the event of their absence.
• Providing effective communication with parents/guardians.

Skills

Leadership

MS Office

Customer service

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Job Type: Full-Time, Salary

Build your career in the early childhood education field and become a valued member of our team at

Center: Princeton

Job Type: Full-Time, Salary

Build your career in the early childhood education field and become a valued member of our team at The Malvern School operated by BBNA! As a proud member of the Busy Bees global childcare community, we offer exceptional opportunities for your career to thrive. Join our diverse community of over 5,000 dedicated employees, and experience competitive pay and benefits, including a childcare discount. With our rapid growth, now is the perfect time to apply and shape an extraordinary future with us. Unleash your potential and join BrightPath!

What will you be doing?

Responsibilities

As an Assistant Director, you will work with the Center Director, teachers, and families to provide a home away from home for children in our care, according to NAEYC guidelines. Responsibilities include:

• Ensuring the safety and supervision of children ages 6 weeks - 12 years.
• Ensuring that all staff members understand the objectives and expectations within each classroom.
• Assisting the Center Director with adherence to child care licensing requirements as well as internal policies of the company.
• Handling administrative duties within the center office.
• Substituting as Center Director in the event of their absence.
• Providing effective communication with parents/guardians about their child.

Top Reasons To Join BrightPath

• We offer a 60% child care discount to ALL employees so that your family can take advantage of our great learning environment!
• All staff are eligible to participate in the 401(k) program which offers a company match - this is free money!
• We will support your long-term career goals by offering opportunities for professional development.
• Full-time staff accrue paid time off in their first year.
• Full-time staff are given 8 paid holidays off.
• Full-time staff are offered health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance and $10,000 of company-paid life insurance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education with 2 years of work experience OR Master's Degree in Early Childhood Education with 1 year of work experience required
• Demonstrated leadership qualities
• Must be able to function independently within the Microsoft Office suite of products
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills
• Ability to multitask and remain organized
• Ability to work within regular operating hours
• Must meet state criteria for child care employment

What You’ll Bring to Numerator

Proficiency in functional written and oral English is required.