Assistant Director, Child Care Center

Dartmouth College; Hanover (NH); On-site; USD 68,400 - 82,700; Full time

Job summary

Dartmouth College in Hanover, NH is seeking an Assistant Director, Child Care Center to assist the Director in operating the Center, supporting families, curriculum implementation, enrollment, staff recruitment, office administration and supervision.

The role also ensures licensing compliance, develops professional development for staff, and oversees staffing patterns and classroom quality. A Master's in ECE or related field and 5+ years of teaching and supervisory experience are required.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in early childhood education or related field preferred.
• Minimum of five years of teaching young children in a professional setting.
• Minimum of five years of supervisory or management experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the overall operation of the Center, including curriculum implementation, enrollment, staff recruitment and hiring, office administration, and staff supervision.
• Develop and coordinate professional development opportunities and ensure NH licensing compliance.
• Support the Director in maintaining strong family relations and program operations.

Skills

Teaching young children

Supervisory experience

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Education

Masters degree in early childhood education or related field

Job description

Position Information

Posting date: 07/24/2026

Closing date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

Position Number: 1129666

Position Title: Assistant Director, Child Care Center

Hiring Range Minimum: $68,700

Hiring Range Maximum: $82,700

Union Type: Not a Union Position

SEIU Level: Not an SEIU Position

FLSA Status: Exempt

Employment Category: Regular Full Time

Scheduled Months per Year: 12

Scheduled Hours per Week: 40

Schedule: Monday through Friday 9:00-5:30

Location of Position: Hanover, NH

Remote Work Eligibility?: Onsite only

Is this a term position?: No

Is this a grant funded position?: No

Position Purpose

The Assistant Director is responsible for assisting the Director with the overall operation of the Center, including meeting the needs of families and supporting program operations, curriculum implementation, enrollment, staff recruitment and hiring, office administration, and staff supervision. This role is also responsible for developing and/or coordinating professional development opportunities and ensuring compliance with New Hampshire Child Care Licensing requirements.

Required Qualifications

Education and Yrs Exp: Masters plus 6 or more years' experience or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Masters degree in early childhood education or related field preferred.
• Minimum of five years of teaching young children in a professional setting.
• Minimum of five years of supervisory or management experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Good understanding of office systems, including records maintenance and staff scheduling
• Proven ability to maintain confidentiality
• Strong computer skills
• Ability to supervise others
• Commitment to diversity and to serving the needs of a diverse community

Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries

Kara Cave

Department Contact Phone Number

603-646-6612

Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title

Kara Cave, Director

Department Contact's Phone Number

6036466612

Equal Opportunity Employer

Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all.

Background Check

Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy. https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy

Key Accountabilities

Staffing and Supervision

• Oversee center-wide staffing patterns and ensure appropriate teacher-child ratios are maintained
• Participate in orientation of new staff
• Create and/or coordinate professional development opportunities
• Assist with office coverage as needed
• Participate in interviews and hire for Dartmouth College Child Care Center positions
• Participate in staff supervision and performance evaluations
• Interview and hiring temporary staff as needed
• Consult with individual teachers and teaching teams as needed

Classroom and Curriculum

• With Director, develops and oversees the center's curriculum and early education program
• With Director, develops and implements the center's child assessment system
• Oversee and evaluates classrooms and acts as a resource to teaching teams
• Works with teaching staff to adapt programming to meet the needs of individual children and their families
• Office and Center Administration
• May develop and convene Center committees, disseminates committee agenda and notes
• Reports concerns to the Director and assists with issue resolution
• Ensure that childcare licensing standards are met
• Acts on behalf of the Director in his/her absence and by request

Office and Center Administration

• May develop and convene Center committees, disseminates committee agenda and notes
• Reports concerns to the Director and assists with issue resolution
• Ensures that childcare licensing standards are met
• Acts on behalf of the Director in his/her absence and by request
• Monitors building maintenance services

Family Relations

• Assists with orientation for new staff
• Coordinates with staff to ensure families receive appropriate support.
• Assists with communication with families including newsletters, website, and center communications.

Culture and Employee Belonging

We are actively striving to make Campus Services a desired place to work in the Upper Valley, a place where people feel welcomed, where they can be their authentic selves, be heard, and feel accepted. We want this culture to be felt by those who receive our services. The way we treat one another should be the same way we treat our customers.

• Demonstrates a commitment to inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.
• Participates in division wide CEB initiatives and training, including promotion of the 7 Principles (Empathy, Fairness, Dependability, Inclusivity, Consideration, Vulnerability and Respect)
• Collaborates, when appropriate, on other CEB-related initiatives within the division and College

Demonstrates professionalism and collegiality through actions, interactions, and communications with others appropriate to an environment that is welcoming to all.

Performs other duties as assigned