Assistant Director - Early Childhood Leader & Ops

The Learning Center; Washington; In loco; USD 55.000 - 75.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

The Learning Center in Hamden, CT is seeking an Assistant Director to lead daily operations, oversee classroom quality, staffing, schedules, and compliance with state licensing and accreditation standards.

This hands-on leadership role balances administration with classroom support, mentoring teaching staff, coordinating enrollment, family engagement, and preparing for accreditation visits to ensure exceptional outcomes for children and families.

Competenze

• Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a licensed childcare center.
• Minimum 1 year of leadership or supervisory experience.
• Strong knowledge of Connecticut childcare regulations and licensing requirements.
• Experience managing paperwork, compliance, and staff supervision.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lead staff while maintaining positive relationships with families and children.
• CPR, First Aid, and Medication Administration Certification (or ability to obtain).

Mansioni

• Assist the Director in managing daily center operations.
• Oversee classroom quality, staffing, schedules, and ratio compliance.
• Serve as acting Director when needed.
• Supervise, mentor, and support teaching staff.
• Assist with hiring, onboarding, orientation, and staff development.
• Step into classrooms as needed to maintain ratios and continuity of care.
• Support curriculum implementation and developmentally appropriate practices.
• Monitor child progress and classroom environments.
• Maintain child, family, and staff records.
• Ensure compliance with Connecticut OEC regulations, licensing requirements, and NAEYC standards.
• Manage attendance records, incident reports, health documentation, and other required paperwork.
• Support enrollment, parent communication, and family engagement.
• Build positive relationships with children, families, staff, and community partners.
• Assist with accreditation preparation, audits, inspections, and quality improvement initiatives.

Conoscenze

Leadership

Staff supervision

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Relationship management

Formazione

Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education

Master's Degree in Education / Educational Leadership (preferred)

Descrizione del lavoro

The Learning Center in Hamden, CT is seeking an Assistant Director to lead daily operations, oversee classroom quality, staffing, schedules, and compliance with state licensing and accreditation standards.

This hands-on leadership role balances administration with classroom support, mentoring teaching staff, coordinating enrollment, family engagement, and preparing for accreditation visits to ensure exceptional outcomes for children and families.