Assistant Director Childcare Center

Amazing Kingdom Christian Academy II; Decatur (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazing Kingdom Christian Academy II in Decatur, GA is seeking an Assistant Director to help run a busy childcare center. The role supports the Center Director, oversees daily operations, and ensures a safe, nurturing environment for children.

You will lead staff, coordinate schedules, maintain records, and assist with enrollment and family inquiries while upholding licensing and safety standards. This is a full-time on-site position in a faith-based program.

Qualifications

• CDA, TCC, Associate's Degree or higher in Early Childhood Education preferred.
• Previous childcare or early childhood education experience preferred.
• Leadership or childcare administration experience is a plus.
• Current CPR/First Aid certification or willing to obtain.
• Background checks completed successfully.
• Strong communication, organizational, leadership, and classroom management skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Center Director with daily operations and administrative duties.
• Provide leadership and support to teachers and childcare staff.
• Coordinate staff schedules and classroom coverage to maintain teacher-to-child ratios.
• Ensure compliance with Georgia childcare licensing, health and safety standards.
• Assist with onboarding, training, coaching, and development of staff.
• Monitor classrooms and support teachers with routines and behavior management.
• Maintain a safe, welcoming, and developmentally appropriate environment.
• Communicate professionally with parents, guardians, teachers, and staff.
• Maintain attendance, licensing, and operational records accurately.
• Support enrollment, tours, inquiries, and other admin needs.
• Step into classrooms to provide coverage when necessary.
• Oversee operations in the Director's absence.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Classroom management

Multitasking

Education

Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education

CDA / TCC or higher in Early Childhood Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

We are seeking a dependable, organized, and experienced Assistant Director to support the daily operations of a childcare center in Decatur, GA.

The ideal candidate is a strong communicator and team player who is passionate about early childhood education and comfortable supporting teachers, children, families, and center leadership.

What You'll Do

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Center Director with daily operations and administrative responsibilities.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and support to teachers and childcare staff.
• Help coordinate staff schedules and classroom coverage to maintain appropriate teacher-to-child ratios.
• Support compliance with Georgia childcare licensing requirements, health and safety standards, and center policies.
• Assist with staff onboarding, training, coaching, and professional development.
• Monitor classrooms and support teachers with classroom management and daily routines.
• Maintain a safe, welcoming, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate environment for children.
• Communicate professionally with parents, guardians, teachers, and staff.
• Assist with maintaining accurate child, staff, attendance, licensing, and operational records.
• Help address parent and staff questions or concerns professionally and promptly.
• Support enrollment, center tours, family inquiries, and other administrative needs.
• Step into classrooms and provide coverage when necessary.
• Help oversee center operations in the Director's absence.

Requirements

Qualifications

• CDA, TCC, Associate's Degree, or higher in Early Childhood Education preferred.
• Previous childcare or early childhood education experience preferred.
• Previous leadership, supervisory, or childcare administration experience is a plus.
• Current CPR/First Aid Certification or willingness to obtain.
• Must successfully complete all required background checks.
• Strong communication, organizational, leadership, and classroom management skills.
• Ability to multitask and remain organized in a fast-paced childcare environment.
• Dependable, punctual, and professional.

Minimum Education : High School or Equivalent