Associate Director

Big Blue Marble Academy; Roebuck (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Flexible scheduling

Discounted childcare

Paid parental leave

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

Wages on demand

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Health savings account

Paid time off

Family feel environment

Job summary

Big Blue Marble Academy is seeking an Associate Director to support the Preschool Director in family retention and enrollment while upholding a positive team culture. The role emphasizes clear communication, teamwork, and problem-solving to advance our mission of providing global education for children of all ages.

The ideal candidate will manage scheduling, licensing compliance, and administrative duties, with opportunities for professional development in a collaborative, family-focused

Qualifications

• Two years minimum experience in Early Childhood Development.
• Must have CDA or TCC completed.
• Ability to learn and follow licensing and company guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Support Center Director with staff training and orientation.
• Schedule staff and arrange substitutes to meet state ratios.
• Conduct tours for potential families per tour protocol.
• Maintain a licensing-compliant physical environment.
• Assist with reporting, filing, and administrative tasks.
• Maintain supplies and inventory for program activities.
• Pursue professional development opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with state licensing and BBMA policies.
• Support classrooms by covering breaks and guiding teachers.
• Be flexible for business needs including cooking, cleaning, or driving the bus.

Skills

Communication

Team player

Problem solving

Detail oriented

Compassionate

Self-motivated

Education

CDA or TCC completed

Tools

CMS

Job description

Big Blue Marble Academy is searching for a compassionate, self-motivated, detail-oriented candidate for our Associate Director position. This position supports the Preschool Director in running a successful school by retaining families and enrolling new families while maintaining a positive team environment. Our ideal candidate must have strong oral and written communication skills, be a team player, problem solver and dedicated to supporting our mission and branding of providing a global education for children of all ages. This candidate will be eager to learn from management and able to assume assigned duties.

Why you will enjoy working here:

• Competitive wages
• Flexible Scheduling
• Discounted childcare
• Paid parental leave
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401K
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• Voluntary life and disability insurance
• Health savings account
• Industry leading paid time off
• Family feel environment

As an Associate Director, you will:

• Support the director with training and orientation of staff following Company and state guidelines. Assist with scheduling and arrange for substitutes in order to meet state ratios.
• Conduct tours for potential families in accordance with the Company’s tour protocol.
• Assist the Center Director with maintaining a physical environment that conforms to licensing standards.
• Assist the director with reporting and administrative tasks and h elp maintain files in an organized, up-to-date manner.
• Assist with the inventory maintenance of supplies, equipment, and materials necessary to execute the program’s activities.
• Actively pursue opportunities for professional development by attending and participating in staff development.
• Support the Center Director in maintaining all state licensing requirements/qualifications and in ensuring compliance with all BBMA policies and procedures.
• Support classrooms by filling in for teacher breaks, offering guidance and support for teachers when necessary.
• Maintain flexibility regarding the business demands of the school, including cooking, cleaning, driving the bus, and working in a classroom when needed.

Requirements:

• Associate Directors are required to have a minimum of two years working in Early Childhood Development.

Must have a minimum of CDA or TCC completed.

Able to complete all licensing requirements as indicated by the state in which the school resides

Active communicator with the ability to help clearly articulate the progress of children within the center to parents and families.

Knowledgeable on CMS and other customer facing systems.

Ability to learn quickly, and help with billing or other government programs.

Join a team that takes pride in teamwork, giving back and welcoming an inclusive environment. A career with Big Blue Marble Academy will empower you to reach your career goals while making a difference in the lives of the children we serve.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of our background check, pre-hire screenings, and onboarding processes. All employment is at‑will and may be terminated at any time, with or without cause.

BBMA is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse workforce.

All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.