Assistant Director, Early Education — Lead & Grow

Yellow Brick Road Early Childhood Development Center; Bennington (NE); On-site; USD 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off & holidays

Employee childcare discount

Ongoing professional development

Job summary

Yellow Brick Road Early Childhood Development Center in Bennington, NE seeks an Assistant Director to support daily operations, mentor staff, and ensure program quality. You’ll help maintain licensing readiness, enforce policies, and coordinate with leadership to deliver exceptional early care.

The role emphasizes collaboration with families, community partners, and internal teams, requiring strong communication, organizational skills, and a proactive, flexible attitude.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• 2–4 years of experience in childcare management or leadership support.
• Knowledge of childcare regulations, licensing standards, and best practices.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; CRM or parent communication apps a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing team aligned with the company’s mission and values.
• Conduct staff meetings, trainings, and performance check-ins to support staff success.
• Maintain a positive work culture with strong communication and accountability.
• Coach staff in compliance, classroom quality, and professional growth.
• Collaborate with marketing, enrollment, HR, and finance to implement policies.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization skills

Childcare regulations knowledge

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education/Child Development/Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM systems

Parent communication apps

Job description

Yellow Brick Road Early Childhood Development Center in Bennington, NE seeks an Assistant Director to support daily operations, mentor staff, and ensure program quality. You’ll help maintain licensing readiness, enforce policies, and coordinate with leadership to deliver exceptional early care.

The role emphasizes collaboration with families, community partners, and internal teams, requiring strong communication, organizational skills, and a proactive, flexible attitude.