Director Assistant

Big Dreams Early Learning Center; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Big Dreams Early Learning Center in Bridgeport, CT is seeking a Daycare Director Assistant to support the Center Director with daily operations, ensuring a safe, compliant, and nurturing early childhood program.

You will assist with openings and closings, scheduling, family communication, licensing paperwork, attendance tracking, enrollment tasks, and classroom support as needed to help teachers maintain a high-quality learning environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in early childhood education, childcare, or school administration.
• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of state licensing regulations preferred.
• CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain).
• High school diploma required; ECE coursework or CDA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operational Support — Assist with daily center operations, including opening/closing procedures, scheduling, and maintaining program flow.
• Staff Coordination — Support teachers with classroom needs, help manage breaks, and ensure ratios are maintained at all times.
• Family Communication — Greet families, provide updates, address concerns, and maintain positive relationships with parents/guardians.
• Regulatory Compliance — Assist with licensing documentation, attendance tracking, incident reports, and health/safety procedures.
• Enrollment & Administrative Tasks — Help with enrollment packets, billing questions, recordkeeping, and maintaining organized files.
• Classroom Support — Step into classrooms when needed, support teachers with activities, and help maintain a nurturing environment.
• Communication with Director — Provide updates on staff, children, and daily operations; assist with problem-solving and decision-making.
• Event & Program Support — Help coordinate special events, parent meetings, trainings, and seasonal activities.

Skills

Administrative support

Staff coordination

Family communication

Classroom assistance

Multitasking

Regulatory awareness

Leadership

Education

High school diploma

ECE coursework

CDA preferred

Job description

The Daycare Director Assistant supports the Center Director in daily operations, ensuring the program runs smoothly, safely, and in compliance with state regulations. This role blends administrative support, staff coordination, family communication, and classroom assistance to maintain a high‑quality early childhood environment.

What You'll Do

• Operational Support — Assist with daily center operations, including opening/closing procedures, scheduling, and maintaining program flow.
• Staff Coordination — Support teachers with classroom needs, help manage breaks, and ensure ratios are maintained at all times.
• Family Communication — Greet families, provide updates, address concerns, and maintain positive relationships with parents/guardians.
• Regulatory Compliance — Assist with licensing documentation, attendance tracking, incident reports, and health/safety procedures.
• Enrollment & Administrative Tasks — Help with enrollment packets, billing questions, recordkeeping, and maintaining organized files.
• Classroom Support — Step into classrooms when needed, support teachers with activities, and help maintain a nurturing environment.
• Communication with Director — Provide updates on staff, children, and daily operations; assist with problem‑solving and decision‑making.
• Event & Program Support — Help coordinate special events, parent meetings, trainings, and seasonal activities.

Requirements

Experience in early childhood education, childcare, or school administration

Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills

Ability to multitask in a fast‑paced environment

Knowledge of state licensing regulations preferred

CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)

High school diploma required; ECE coursework or CDA preferred