Childcare Assistant Director

Discovery Point Hamilton Mill; Dacula (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Company parties

Competitive salary

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Free food & snacks

Free uniforms

Paid time off

Training & development

Job summary

Discovery Point Hamilton Mill in Dacula, GA is seeking an experienced Assistant Director to join our management team. This front-office management position requires leadership, staff oversight, and strong compliance with Georgia DECAL, Quality Rated, and CACFP standards.

The ideal candidate will manage daily center operations, monitor ratios, coordinate enrollment and tours, and maintain organized records while communicating professionally with families and staff.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of childcare front-office or management experience.
• Experience as an Assistant Director or similar leadership role.
• Quality Rated experience.
• CACFP experience.
• Knowledge of Georgia licensing rules.
• Experience maintaining records for inspections and audits.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily center operations and classroom coverage.
• Walk classrooms to monitor ratios, supervision, teacher performance, and compliance.
• Maintain accurate classroom counts and staffing information.
• Monitor compliance with Georgia DECAL licensing requirements and Quality Rated standards.
• Assist with Quality Rated preparation, documentation, and ongoing compliance.
• Manage and maintain CACFP records and required paperwork.
• Review documentation for accuracy and timely records.
• Assist with staff scheduling, attendance, call-outs, and classroom coverage.
• Monitor employee performance and address concerns promptly.
• Communicate professionally with parents regarding questions, policies, and incidents.
• Respond to parent emails, phone calls, and tour requests in a timely manner.
• Assist with enrollment, tours, and new-family onboarding.
• Assist with tuition accounts, billing, and Procare.
• Review Procare messages, photos, reports, and parent communications.
• Ensure accident/incident reports are completed correctly and parents are notified appropriately.
• Help prepare the center for licensing visits, Quality Rated observations, and CACFP reviews.
• Maintain organized employee, child, compliance, and program records.
• Support GA Pre-K operations and documentation as needed.
• Ensure the center maintains a professional, clean, organized, and welcoming environment

Skills

Childcare leadership

Staff supervision

Administrative skills

Communication

Organization

Tools

Procare

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Company parties
• Competitive salary
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Free food & snacks
• Free uniforms
• Paid time off
• Training & development

Discovery Point Hamilton Mill is seeking an experienced, dependable, and highly organized Assistant Director to join our management team.

This is a front-office management position, not an entry-level childcare position. The ideal candidate must have strong childcare leadership experience and be comfortable managing staff, families, compliance requirements, and daily center operations.

Minimum Qualifications

• 3+ years of childcare front-office or management experience REQUIRED
• Previous experience as an Assistant Director, Director, Center Manager, or similar childcare leadership position
• Quality Rated experience REQUIRED
• CACFP experience REQUIRED
• Strong experience with childcare compliance, documentation, and paperwork
• Knowledge of Georgia childcare licensing rules and regulations
• Experience maintaining organized records for inspections, audits, Quality Rated, and CACFP
• Strong computer and administrative skills
• Excellent communication skills with parents, teachers, and management
• Ability to supervise employees and hold staff accountable
• Must be dependable, professional, organized, and able to multitask in a busy childcare environment

Key Responsibilities

The Assistant Director will work closely with center leadership to manage daily operations, including:

• Oversee daily center operations and classroom coverage
• Regularly walk through classrooms to monitor ratios, supervision, teacher performance, and compliance
• Maintain accurate classroom counts and staffing information
• Monitor the center for compliance with Georgia DECAL licensing requirements and Quality Rated standards
• Assist with Quality Rated preparation, documentation, and ongoing compliance
• Manage and maintain CACFP records and required paperwork
• Review documentation for accuracy and ensure required records are completed on time
• Assist with staff scheduling, attendance, call-outs, and classroom coverage
• Monitor employee performance and address concerns promptly
• Communicate professionally with parents regarding questions, concerns, policies, and incidents
• Respond to parent emails, phone calls, and tour requests in a timely manner
• Assist with enrollment, tours, and new-family onboarding
• Assist with tuition accounts, billing, and Procare
• Review Procare messages, photos, reports, and parent communications
• Ensure accident/incident reports are completed correctly and parents are notified appropriately
• Help prepare the center for licensing visits, Quality Rated observations, and CACFP reviews
• Maintain organized employee, child, compliance, and program records
• Support GA Pre-K operations and documentation as needed
• Ensure the center maintains a professional, clean, organized, and welcoming environment

Who We Are Looking For

We are looking for someone who is comfortable being an active manager, not someone who remains at the front desk all day.

The right candidate should be able to walk into the building and quickly understand:

• How many children are in each classroom
• Whether classrooms are within ratio
• Which teachers are working and where they are assigned
• Whether classrooms are following licensing and Quality Rated expectations
• What paperwork or compliance items need attention
• Which parent, staffing, or operational issues need immediate follow-up

This position requires someone who can see a problem, take ownership, and follow through without needing constant direction.

Experience Requirements

• Childcare Management: 3+ years – REQUIRED
• Quality Rated: REQUIRED
• CACFP: REQUIRED
• Childcare paperwork/compliance: REQUIRED
• Front-office childcare management: REQUIRED

Candidates who do not have childcare management experience, Quality Rated experience, and CACFP experience will not be considered.

Location

Discovery Point Hamilton Mill

2380 Hamilton Mill Pkwy

Dacula, GA 30019