Assistant Director, Early Childhood Center

The Family Resource Center; Pittsburg (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Family Resource Center in Pittsburg, KS seeks an Assistant Director to support daily center operations and lead classrooms to ensure a safe, engaging environment for children birth to age 12.

This full-time on-site position collaborates with the Director, coordinates staff schedules, monitors licensing compliance, supports enrollment, and communicates with families to promote high-quality care and development.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of early childhood development and best practices.
• Experience in childcare or youth services, with leadership preferred.
• Strong organizational and time management to oversee multiple classrooms.
• Effective communication with staff, families, and children.
• Commitment to equity and culturally responsive practices.
• KDHE program director requirements met; background checks and training.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director in daily center operations.
• Coordinate staff schedules and classroom oversight.
• Ensure licensing, safety, and program compliance.
• Support staff training and performance feedback.
• Assist enrollment processes and family communications.
• Contribute to program improvement and family events.

Skills

Leadership

Staff training

Communication

Organization

Equity

Child development knowledge

Education

Bachelor's or higher in ECE/related field

Tools

Record-keeping software

Job description

The Family Resource Center in Pittsburg, KS seeks an Assistant Director to support daily center operations and lead classrooms to ensure a safe, engaging environment for children birth to age 12.

This full-time on-site position collaborates with the Director, coordinates staff schedules, monitors licensing compliance, supports enrollment, and communicates with families to promote high-quality care and development.