Childcare Assistant Director

Creative Playrooms; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay levels

Paid training

Health benefits

Paid holidays and PTO

401K with company match

Childcare discount

No nights or weekends

Supportive team culture

Job summary

Early Learning Academies in Wilmington, DE is hiring an Assistant Center Director who brings dedication to early childhood education and a passion for mentoring teachers. You will support daily operations, ensure high-quality classrooms, and help guide a team focused on children's growth.

We require at least 2 years in early childhood education, EDU 119, and additional ECE coursework; a degree in ECE or Child Development is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in early childhood education experience.
• EDU 119 and additional ECE coursework required.

Skills

ECE experience

ECE coursework

Ages flexibility

Education

Degree in ECE or Child Development

EDU 119

12+ ECE credit hours

Job description

Do you see teaching young children as more than a job? At Early Learning Academies our teachers are educators who shape the future every single day. We're looking for passionate, qualified teachers who want to grow in their careers while making a lasting difference for children and families.

There is a special place for you to be a part of the Early Learning Academies (ELA) community with Excel Creative Early Learning!

Excel is currently seeking a dedicated and passionate Assistant Center Director to join our team.

To be considered for this position, candidates must possess a minimum of 2 years of proven experience in Early Childhood Education, along with EDU 119 and additional semester hours of ECE classes. A degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development is preferred.

Furthermore, candidates must demonstrate shift flexibility and the ability to work with children of all ages, from infants to school-age.

Pay Range

$17.50-$19 USD

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Competitive pay with clear wage levels for your experience & education
• Paid training, ongoing coaching and in-service learning to strengthen your classroom practice.
• Affordable health, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid holidays and Paid Time off
• 401K with company match
• Large employee childcare discount
• No nights or weekends - ever
• A supportive, family-like team culture

What It Takes to Join Us

• At least 18 years old with a HS diploma or GED
• EDU 119 and 12+ hours of ECE coursework (or currently enrolled and working toward it)
• Experience teaching young children
• A love for teaching young children and supporting their growth
• Ability to meet all state and federal childcare licensing requirements

Grow With Us

We believe in promoting from within. Many of our Lead Teachers move into Mentor, Assistant Director, and Center Director roles. Your career path in early childhood education can start right here.

_Early Learning Academies (ELA) is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law._