Assistant Director

Discovery Point; Lawrenceville (GA); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Discovery Point in Lawrenceville, GA, is seeking a Child Care Center Assistant Director to ensure a safe, high-quality learning environment for children. Responsibilities include managing staff, meeting enrollment goals, and overseeing center operations in the absence of the director.

The ideal candidate will have relevant experience in child care leadership, including knowledge of licensing rules and early childhood education. This position offers a fulfilling opportunity to impact children's lives in the community.

Qualifications

• Must have experience as an assistant director in a licensed facility.
• Must be able to obtain CPR/Fire Safety certifications.
• Knowledge of childcare licensing rules and early childhood curriculum required.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe learning environment and quality education.
• Manage staff and center operations in the director's absence.
• Establish and meet enrollment and revenue objectives.

Skills

Experience as an assistant director in a licensed child care center

Supervisory experience

Knowledge of childcare licensing rules

Knowledge of early childhood education curriculum

Tools

CDL (Commercial Driver's License)

Job description

Role: Child Care Center Assistant Director

As a Discovery Point Child Care Center Assistant Director, you will provide children with a safe learning environment and a quality education program. In the director’s or owner’s absence, you will be responsible for the effective operation of the child development center, which includes recruiting and managing staff, establishing and meeting enrollment and revenue objectives, providing ongoing communication with parents, and managing the center’s costs.

Child Care Center Assistant Director Qualifications

• Experience as an assistant director in a licensed child care center
• Previous supervisory experience or experience providing work direction
• Must have or be able to obtain a commercial driver’s license, CPR/Fire Safety, and any other training required by regulatory agencies
• Knowledge of childcare licensing rules and regulations
• Knowledge of early childhood education curriculum
• CDL required or must be willing to obtain
• Must be able to meet all state requirements for Assistant Director

Teaching and working at Discovery Point is more than just a “daycare job.” It’s an opportunity to impact the lives of the children in your community with a rewarding career path in child care. Our staff is the heart of each of our childcare centers. Their dedication and focus on caring for and educating the children in their care is such a vital part of what makes Discovery Point so special. We’re expanding our team with positions available at several of our centers for child care. Careers like these need qualified applicants who work well with children and have a passion for education — and for having fun!