Assistant Director of Early Childhood Education - Foundations Early Learning & Family Center

Christian Career; Fairfield (AL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A Christ-centered, non-profit learning center is seeking an Assistant Director of Early Childhood Education for the 2025-26 academic year. This role involves program administration, community outreach, and leadership within a mission-driven context. The ideal candidate has a strong educational background in early childhood education and experience with underserved communities.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge about child development practices.
• Prior experience in preschool administration.
• Experience in underserved communities is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head of School in program administration and assessment.
• Communicate with the community regarding early childhood education.
• Participate in program expansion initiatives.

Skills

Knowledge of current practices regarding child development

Experience with Christian ministry

Ability to communicate with the community

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in early childhood education

Job description

Assistant Director of Early Childhood Education -Foundations Early Learning & Family Center

Foundations Early Learning and Family Center is a Christ-centered, non-profit learning center for preschool children and their families. Located in the heart of Fairfield, Alabama, an under-resourced community, Foundations partners with parents to help them prepare their children for success in school. Completing our tenth year, Foundations currently has 5 classrooms serving families with children aged 6 weeks - 5 years old.

Foundations is seeking an Assistant Director of Early Childhood Education beginning the 2025-26 academic year. This position will report to and assist the Head of School for the preschool in the responsibilities of program administration, program assessment and reporting, community partnerships, and spiritual leadership within the mission and vision of Foundations. This position will communicate with the community about early childhood and parent education and participate in program expansion.

Preferred candidate qualifications include a bachelor’s degree or higher in a field related to early childhood and parent education; extensive knowledge about current practices regarding child development during the first 5 years; early intervention and education and its long-term effects; prior experience in preschool administration; and a heart for and experience with Christian ministry in underserved communities.

Candidates will only be considered if the candidates complete all application paperwork.