Child Care Center Assistant Director — Leadership & Impact

Dartmouth College; Hanover (NH); On-site; USD 68,700 - 82,700; Full time

Job summary

Dartmouth College in Hanover, NH, is seeking an Assistant Director for the Child Care Center. The role oversees operations, enrollment, curriculum implementation, and staff supervision, with professional development and NH licensing compliance driving daily priorities.

Minimum qualifications include a Master's degree in early childhood education or related field and multiple years of teaching and supervisory experience. Onsite work is required, with a 40-hour week, Monday through Friday.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in early childhood education or related field preferred.
• Minimum of five years of teaching young children in a professional setting.
• Minimum of five years of supervisory or management experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee center-wide staffing patterns and ensure appropriate teacher-child ratios are maintained.
• Participate in orientation of new staff and hire for Center positions.
• Develop and coordinate professional development opportunities.
• Ensure childcare licensing standards are met and supervise staff performance evaluations.
• Assist with office coverage and center administration.
• Coordinate family outreach and communication with families.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Staff scheduling

Confidentiality

Computer skills

Supervise others

Diversity and inclusion

Education

Masters degree in early childhood education or related field

Masters plus 6+ years' experience or equivalent

Job description

Dartmouth College in Hanover, NH, is seeking an Assistant Director for the Child Care Center. The role oversees operations, enrollment, curriculum implementation, and staff supervision, with professional development and NH licensing compliance driving daily priorities.

Minimum qualifications include a Master's degree in early childhood education or related field and multiple years of teaching and supervisory experience. Onsite work is required, with a 40-hour week, Monday through Friday.