Assistant Childcare Director

Tiny Town Childcare & Learning Center - Kent and Painesville; Kent (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider is seeking an experienced Assistant Director to join their team in Kent, Ohio. This role involves program planning, staff management, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate should have strong communication skills, a solid background in child development, and experience in a leadership position.

Qualifications

• Past experience working with children.
• Demonstrated experience managing a team.
• Knowledge of ODJFS Rules and Regulations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with county and state regulations.
• Manage staff expectations and resolve interpersonal conflicts.
• Review and approve all lesson plans and announcements.

Skills

Communication

Child Development Understanding

Team Management

Education

Associates or bachelor's degree in education

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Assistant director to join our team! As the Director of Child Care, you will be responsible for selecting age-appropriate programs, activities, and curricula for the children in our care. You will also support the current staff, manage scheduling and office supplies, bring positive communication to the team, and implement new strategies to grow and expand our outreach. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, a deep understanding of child development and education, and experience managing staff.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that we are always in compliance with county and state regulations
• Manage staff expectations and handle any issues, including scheduling and interpersonal conflicts that may arise
• Review and approve all lesson plans, printed materials, bulletin announcements, and newsletters
• Plan extra-curricular activities, including in-house entertainment and field trips or destinations

Qualifications

• Past experience working with children
• Associates or bachelors degree in education is preferred
• Demonstrated experience managing a team
• Deep understanding of childcare, child development, and education
• ODJFS Rules and Regulations Knowledge Preferred