Assistant Director Childcare Center

Chroma Early Learning Academy; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation Pay

Sick Pay

Job summary

Chroma Early Learning Academy in Alpharetta, GA seeks an experienced Childcare Center Assistant Director to guide daily operations, support staff development, and uphold high-quality learning environments. You will ensure Georgia Bright from the Start licensing compliance, drive enrollment growth, and foster strong family/community relationships.

The ideal candidate is hands-on, organized, and passionate about early childhood education, with a commitment to excellence in care and program

Qualifications

• Two or more years of center leadership/management experience.
• Strong knowledge of state licensing rules and regulations.
• CPR and First Aid certification preferred.
• Exceptional professional conduct and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead teacher recruitment, scheduling and interviews, and build networks for talent.
• Conduct classroom observations, evaluations and provide constructive feedback.
• Ensure curriculum execution aligns with brand standards and budget.
• Train, coach and develop staff using a growth mindset.
• Manage weekly schedules and classroom ratios, and handle licensing paperwork.
• Lead tours, enroll families and maintain family communications and records.
• Oversee health, safety, and licensing compliance and liaison with licensors.

Skills

Center leadership

People management

Staff development

Customer service

Communication skills

Organization

Budgeting

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Chroma Early Learning Academy is seeking an experienced and motivated Childcare Center Assistant Director to lead daily operations, support and develop staff, and maintain a high-quality learning environment. This role oversees licensing compliance with Georgia Bright from the Start, drives enrollment growth, and builds strong relationships with families and the community.

The ideal candidate is a hands‑on, organized leader with a passion for early childhood education and a commitment to excellence in both care and program quality.

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
• 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