Assistant Director, Early Childhood Education

River Road Presbyterian Church; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

River Road Early Learning Center is seeking an experienced Assistant Director to join our leadership team, with a background in early childhood. The role supports the Executive Director in daily operations and aims to provide a safe, nurturing environment for children, families, and staff.

The ideal candidate has proven leadership in early childhood education, strong communication, curriculum planning, and positive classroom management, with the ability to mentor teachers and uphold licensing

Qualifications

• Has proven experience in early childhood educational leadership or administration, excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Flexibility and a solutions-oriented approach to daily operations and unexpected challenges.
• Passion for child development and building relationships with families.
• Ability to mentor and support teaching staff while upholding curriculum, VDOE., and licensing standards.

Responsibilities

• Support the Director with the center's daily operations and administrative responsibilities.
• Provide guidance, encouragement, and support to teachers and classroom assistants.
• Assist teachers with lesson planning, curriculum development, classroom organization, and age-appropriate instructional practices.
• Help maintain consistent classroom expectations and positive behavior-support strategies.
• Assist with classroom observations and provide constructive feedback to teaching staff.
• Step into classrooms and assist with supervision, instruction, and staff coverage when needed.
• Build positive and professional relationships with children, families, teachers, church staff, and community partners.
• Communicate with families in a warm, respectful, and professional manner.
• Assist with staff scheduling, training, onboarding, and professional development.
• Help organize special programs, school events, chapel activities, and family engagement opportunities.
• Assist with licensing requirements regarding subsidy and religious exemption
• Support compliance with River Road Early Learning Center policies and applicable Virginia requirements.
• Assist with health, safety, emergency-preparedness, arrival, dismissal, and supervision procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding children, families, and employees.
• Serve as the acting administrator when the Director is unavailable.

Skills

Early childhood leadership

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Flexibility

Relationship building

Mentoring staff

Curriculum knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in early childhood or elementary education

Job description

River Road Early Learning Center is seeking an experienced Assistant Director to join our leadership team, with a background in early childhood. The role supports the Executive Director in daily operations and aims to provide a safe, nurturing environment for children, families, and staff.

The ideal candidate has proven leadership in early childhood education, strong communication, curriculum planning, and positive classroom management, with the ability to mentor teachers and uphold licensing