Assistant Director

Child Care Resources Inc; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation Pay

Sick Pay

Job summary

Chroma Early Learning Academy is seeking an experienced Center Assistant Director to lead a dynamic preschool team and ensure high-quality care and education. You will supervise teachers, support curriculum delivery, and maintain strong family partnerships.

The role emphasizes compliance with state licensing, staff development, and efficient center operations. A background in ECE and strong leadership skills are essential for success in this fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• 2+ years at center leadership/management; minimum 1 year required.
• Professional teaching experience with infants to preschoolers preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in ECE or related field preferred.
• Strong knowledge of state licensing rules and regulations.
• CPR and First Aid Certification preferred.
• Must meet state guidelines; exceptional professional conduct.

Responsibilities

• Identify, interview, and hire teacher candidates; build talent networks.
• Conduct classroom observations and evaluations; provide motivating feedback.
• Manage team to ensure curriculum execution aligned with brand standards.
• Train, coach and develop staff with a growth mindset.
• Maintain center schedules and daily classroom ratios.
• Ensure state licensing compliance in all processes and files.
• Build relationships with families; enroll and communicate progress.
• Oversee safety, records, and health standards across the center.

Skills

Center leadership

People management

Communication

Organization

Customer service

Education

Bachelor’s in ECE or related field

CPR and First Aid Certification

Tools

State licensing knowledge

Job description

Center Assistant Directors at Chroma Early Learning Academy influence the growth and development of both children and teachers. They create an environment of collaboration and community, encouraging everyone to thrive.

What You'll Do

Role Responsibilities: PEOPLE LEADERSHIP

• Identifies, schedules and interviews teacher candidates; Builds networks of external future talent
• Conducts classroom observations, evaluations, and provides feedback that motivates and encourages learning.
• Manages team to ensure TLE curriculum is executed in alignment with brand standards;
• Uses a growth mindset to train, coach and develop for the future
• Listens objectively to employee concerns and plans a recommended course of action
• Builds and communicates weekly schedules
• Daily management of classroom ratios
• Manages new hire paperwork and all employee files in compliance with state licensing regulations
• Builds and communicates center schedules to ensure appropriate ratios are always intact and labor is effectively managed to budget
• Ensures that all teachers have trainings that are in compliance with State and TLE requirements

CUSTOMER FOCUS

• Leads tours and enrolls with prospective families, highlighting key features and points of difference of our curriculum, teacher tenure/quality, etc.
• Regularly communicates with families regarding student progress and concerns
• Executes "parent pleasers"
• Execution of our Show and Tell App for family communication
• Regularly audits and maintains all records and files for students and teachers
• Ensures the physical environment and health/safety standards are full compliance with local and state licensing regulations
• Manages relationships with state licensors and conducts center evaluations
• Medication management
• Conducts monthly emergency safety drills
• Manages new customer administration and files in compliance with state licensing regulations
• Familiar with other financial administrative functions including, but not limited to budgets, P&L statement and Labor percentage

Requirements

• Two or more years of center leadership/management experience highly preferred. At least one year of center leadership/management experience required.
• Professional teaching experience with infants to preschool children highly preferred
• Bachelor's degree in ECE or related field highly preferred
• Strong knowledge of state licensing rules and regulations
• CPR and First Aide Certification highly preferred
• Must meet state specific guidelines
• Exceptional professional conduct
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Ability to multi-task with attention to details
• Enthusiastic and adaptable, work well under pressure
• Vacation Pay
• Sick Pay

About Us

Our Company is based out of Alpharetta, GA operating 24 Childcare Centers around Metro Atlanta

Minimum Education : High School or Equivalent