Assistant Director Childcare

Lle-Education-Group-4; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

College credit reimbursement

Career growth

Discounted childcare

Medical & dental benefits

401(k) with match

Paid leave

Weekday schedule

Job summary

LLE Education Group in Manassas, VA seeks an experienced Assistant Director to lead classroom teams, empower teachers, and strengthen relationships with families and staff. This role emphasizes communication, organization, and a commitment to a successful center.

Ideal candidates bring early childhood credentials, supervisory experience, and Virginia licensing familiarity. The position offers weekday schedule and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Early childhood credentials (CDA/CCP/AAS in ECE; bachelor's degree preferred).
• Strong interpersonal, communication and teamwork skills.
• Excellent verbal, written and listening abilities for diverse audiences.
• At least one year of supervisory experience.
• Ten or more hours of management training.
• Virginia Pre-Service Training for Child Care Staff completion and VA licensing standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Center Director with day-to-day operations of the education and care programs.
• Demonstrate leadership and communication with parents, teachers, cooks, bus drivers, and maintenance staff to promote quality.
• Handle administrative processes: training, scheduling, orientation, enrollment, billing, marketing, public relations, and bookkeeping oversight.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Relationship building

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

CDA/CCP/AAS in ECE; bachelor’s preferred

Job description

Are you ready to inspire, lead, and grow with a team that values your passion for early childhood education?

We are excited to welcome an experiencedAssistant Director to our team. Our Assistant Directors must be enthusiastic; empowering teachers to become confident in their abilities in the classroom and committed to making sure their center is successful. The right candidate knows that meaningful relationships with children, families, and their teachers are the key to success. Our Assistant Directors must demonstrate excellent communication, leadership and organizational skills.

Location:Manassas, VA 20112

Why You’ll Love Working with Us

• Be part of a supportive, mission-driven team that celebrates creativity and connection
• Enjoy paid professional development, college credit reimbursement, and career growth opportunities
• Receive discounted childcare, medical & dental benefits, 401(k) with match, and paid leave, and more
• Work in a vibrant environment where your ideas and energy are valued
• Work schedule: Work Monday-Friday and never worry about giving up your weekends.

You’re a Great Fit If You

• Have a genuine passion for early childhood education
• Are reliable, engaging, patient, and thrive in a dynamic classroom
• Love building relationships with children, families, and your team
• Are flexible and ready to adapt to the needs of your students and school

What You Bring

• Early childhood professional credentials such as a CDA, CCP or AAS in ECE; bachelor’s degree Preferred
• Strong interpersonal skills and a willingness to work as part of a team
• Excellent verbal, written and listening skills and the ability to communicate to a wide-ranging audience including those with varied educational levels and backgrounds
• Ten or more hours of management training
• At least one year of experience in a supervisory role
• At least two years of experience as a classroom teacher or childcare provider
• Successful completion of the Virginia Pre-Service Training for Child Care Staff
• Successful background check and VA licensing standards required

Compensation

The hourly rate for this position is between $18.00- $20.00 per hour.

The pay range listed is what we in good faith anticipate offering for this job position.

Actual compensation within this range will be determined by several factors, including a candidate’s experience, education and training, certifications, geographic location and other relevant organization and business factors.

What You’ll Do

• Assist the Center Director with the day-to-day operations of the education and care programs
• Demonstrate leadership and communication skills in dealing with parents, teachers, cooks, bus drivers, cleaning contractors and maintenance personnel to promote a climate of quality as measured by corporate policies, state licensing and national accreditation standards
• Handle the administrative process and procedures of the childcare center and work with the Center Director to maintain training, scheduling, orientation of new staff, student enrollment, billing and tuition collection, marketing and public relations, parent relations, oversight of the bookkeeping for the center to ensure a financially successful business operation
• Additional responsibilities as assigned

At LLE Education Group, we believe teaching is more than a job, it’s calling. If you’re ready to build a career that matters, we would love to meet you.

LLE Education Group is an equal opportunity employer.