Assistant Director of Child Care

Bay Country Learning Center and Highland Playschool; Highland (MD); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Bonus based on performance

Employee discounts

Free uniforms

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Tuition assistance

Competitive salary

Job summary

A local childcare center in Highland is seeking an experienced Assistant Director. In this role, you will support the Director with program selection and staff management. You will need strong communication skills, knowledge of child development, and experience managing teams. Candidates with a 90 hour certificate in early childhood education are encouraged to apply. Competitive salary and benefits available.

Qualifications

• Licensing/certification required for the role.
• Experience working with children.
• Demonstrated experience in team management.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers in implementing accredited curriculum.
• Ensure compliance with regulations.
• Manage staff expectations and conflicts.
• Create communications via various platforms.
• Help develop before and after care program.

Skills

Communication skills

Child development understanding

Team management

Education

Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in education

90 hour certificate in infant/toddler or preK

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Bonus based on performance
• Employee discounts
• Free uniforms
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Tuition assistance
• Competitive salary
• Benefits/Perks
• Great Work Environment
• Competitive Compensation
• Career Advancement Opportunities

We are seeking an experienced Assistant Director to join our team! As the Assistant Director, you will be responsible for supporting the Director with selecting age-appropriate programs, activities, and curricula for the children in our care. You will also support the Director in managing our current staff, managing break scheduling and ordering snack and office supplies, bringing positive communication to the team, and implementing new strategies to grow and expand our program. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, a deep understanding of child development and education, and experience managing staff.

We will consider strong lead teachers who want to take the next step in their early childhood education career and who have the right mentality to begin their administrative journey. Those with their 90 hours in infant toddler and prek are favorable and those with their Director 45 hours are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers in implementing our accredited curriculum
• Ensure that we are always in compliance with county and state regulations, as well as with the Maryland Department of Education
• Manage staff and parent expectations and handle any issues, including scheduling and interpersonal conflicts that may arise
• Create emails, bulletin announcements, and newsletters via Brightwheel and traditional email
• Schedule our Summer Program
• Help develop our future before and after care program
• Manage the ordering of center supplies
• Track staff leave requests

Qualifications

• The required licensing/certification to perform this role; at least a 90 hour certificate in infant/toddler, preK, or Director
• Past experience working with children
• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in education is preferred
• Demonstrated experience managing a team is preferred
• Deep understanding of childcare, child development, and education; and the ability to communicate that understanding to others