Daycare Assistant Director

Foundations Early Learning Center; Moncks Corner, Northern (SC, KY); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Regular pay increases

Blue Cross Blue Shield medical, dental

Company-paid life insurance

401K retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Foundations Early Learning Center in Moncks Corner, SC is seeking a Daycare Assistant Director to help manage daily operations, ensure state licensing compliance, and support a passionate team.

You will lead family tours, maintain records, and collaborate with teachers to implement our STEAM-focused curriculum while building strong relationships with families and the community.

Qualifications

• 3-year experience in licensed childcare.
• Administrative experience in a licensed childcare center.
• Ability to pass background checks and health assessments.
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Help manage the daily operations of childcare school, ensuring licensing compliance and policy adherence.
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• Partner with families to provide the best care and education for children.
• Support teachers in implementing our STEAM-focused curriculum and classrooms.
• Build positive relationships with families, teachers, licensing staff, and the community.
• Work in the classroom when needed to assist and support staff.

Skills

3-year childcare experience

Administrative experience

Background checks

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CDA or associate's degree in early childhood

Job description

Daycare Assistant Director

Join a Team That’s Making a Difference!

Are you passionate about early childhood education and looking for more than just a job? Come grow with us at Foundations Early Learning Center! At Foundations, we do things differently – our classrooms are alive with hands-on, STEAM-focused learning, and we invest just as much in our Preschool Directors as we do in our students -- with generous PTO, birthday holiday, paid training, professional development, and tuition reimbursement.

Position Available At

126 Foxbank Plantation Blvd. Moncks Corner, SC 29461

Hourly Pay Range

$19-$22 per hour

Pay is determined by the level of education and years of experience. Pay increases with continued education, performance and years of service.

Highlights From Our Stellar Benefits:

Competitive Pay:

• Regular pay increases

• Same day pay option

Insurance Package:

• Blue Cross Blue Shield medical, dental & vision

• Company-paid life insurance

• 401K retirement plan

• Employee wellness program

• Optional programs like Aflac and short-term disability insurance

Education Support:

• Paid trainings & professional development

• Up to 95% FREE tuition for CDA, associate's, bachelor's or master's programs with the TEACH program. Eligible bonuses could push the amount of funding to over 100%.

Additional Perks:

• Discounted childcare

• Paid time off

• Birthday holiday

• Monday-Friday schedule

• Additional paid time off with years of service

• Employee discounts on major brands like Verizon

• Unlimited growth opportunities

• Passion for working with young children.

• At least 21 years old.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

• Minimum of a CDA or associate's degree in early childhood preferred.

• 3-year previous experience working in licensed childcare.
• Admin. experience in a licensed childcare center preferred.

• Ability to pass background checks & health assessments.

• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs. for child safety and emergencies.

Daycare Assistant Director Responsibilities:

• Help manage the daily operations of childcare school, ensuring we meet state licensing requirements and company policies.

• Perform administrative duties, give impactful tours to families, maintain records, ensure state licensing/policy compliance, and help keep everything running smoothly.

• Partner with families to provide the best care and education for their children.

• Support teachers in implementing our curriculum, enabling developmentally appropriate classrooms that spark curiosity and growth.

• Nurture positive relationships with families, teachers, state licensing representatives, and the community.

• Work in the classroom when needed to assist and support staff.

About Foundations Early Learning Center:

We help children reach their full potential, with school readiness, socialization, literacy, problem-solving, self-esteem and other life skills at the center of our focus. Foundations provides premier infant, toddler, preschool, Pre-K, school-age, and summer camp programs for children 6 weeks to 12 years. Our programs utilize the nationally-recognized, award-winning Creative Curriculum® with a focus on STEAM in our classrooms.

Our Vision:

Empowering children to realize their full potential.

Our Mission:

To enrich children’s lives through meaningful, innovative early learning experiences.

www.foundationselc.com

Foundations is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Foundations follows state and federal labor laws. Follow the links below to learn about Discrimination, FMLA, and Polygraph protections. Information on additional employee rights can be found posted at each school.

Discrimination Information

FMLA Information

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