Assistant Center Director

BrightPath Kids Inc; West Windsor (NJ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount

401(k) with company match

Professional development opportunities

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

BrightPath Kids Inc in Princeton, NJ, seeks an Assistant Director to collaborate with the Center Director, teachers, and families to provide a caring, standards-driven environment for children aged 6 weeks through 12 years.

You will help ensure safety, staff alignment with classroom objectives, licensing compliance, and smooth administrative operations, including substitute coverage and parent communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in ECE with 2 years' experience or Master's in ECE with 1 year.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; strong communication.
• Ability to multitask and stay organized.
• Must meet state criteria for childcare employment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and supervision of children aged 6 weeks–12 years.
• Ensure staff understand center objectives and expectations.
• Assist Center Director with licensing and internal policies.
• Handle administrative duties in the center office.
• Substitute as Center Director when needed.
• Communicate effectively with parents/guardians.

Skills

Leadership

Microsoft Office

Customer service

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education

Master's Degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

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?

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