Early Childhood - Assistant Director

Child Care Resources Inc; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Child Care Resources Inc. seeks an Assistant Director to support the Center Director in delivering high-quality early childhood education. You will work with staff to ensure curriculum delivery, health and safety, and alignment with center goals while covering duties during absences.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, effective communication, and ongoing professional development to uphold state standards and family engagement.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of direct professional experience in an early childhood setting.
• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assume duties of Center Director and Teachers as needed during their absence.
• Collaborate with staff to ensure adherence to quality standards in accordance with Center guidelines and state and local requirements; implement improvements where needed.
• Maintain communication with families and community through appropriate outreach activities.
• Follow all center policies and state regulations.
• Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.

Skills

High energy

Leadership

Communication skills

Child development knowledge

Job description

The Assistant Director is responsible for assisting the Center Director in ensuring the health, safety, and quality of education for all children within the center's care. Under the direction of the Center Director, the Assistant Director collaborates with staff to ensure that curriculum and classroom activities are properly delivered, and that the needs of the students and the goals of the center are met appropriately.

What You'll Do

• Assume duties of Center Director and Teachers as needed during their absence.
• Collaborate with staff to ensure adherence to quality standards in accordance with Center guidelines and state and local requirements; implement improvements where needed.
• Maintain communication with families and community through appropriate outreach activities.
• Follow all center policies and state regulations.
• Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.

Requirements

• 3 – 5 years of direct professional experience in an early childhood setting.
• High energy.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• A strong understanding of child development.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.