Early Childhood - Center Assistant Director

Acquire4Hire

Memphis (TN)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 90,000

Full time

19 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

401K

Biweekly Pay

Job summary

Acquire4Hire is seeking a Center Assistant Director to oversee daily operations, ensuring health, safety, and high-quality education for all children. You will manage operations, curriculum development, staff and facilities, and long-range planning in line with guidelines and regulations.

The ideal candidate has deep knowledge of child development and a collaborative leadership style that fosters a positive, team-oriented environment aligned with the center's goals.

Qualifications

CDA or higher in Early Childhood Education required.
Minimum of 3 years supervisory experience.
Clear background check and health screening required.
Bachelor’s or higher with at least 30 ECE credits.
Strong oral and written communication and technology skills.
2–3 years of direct professional experience in an early childhood setting.
Strong budgeting and financial management skills.
CPR and First Aid certification.
Ability to work well with staff, children, and parents.

Responsibilities

Define and implement a quality vision for the center, ensuring adherence to state and local requirements and maintaining effectiveness measurements.
Develop and implement educational curricula, collaborate with staff to design engaging learning activities, and ensure compliance with state and local regulations.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date student records in accordance with enrollment procedures and guidelines.
Foster strong relationships with parents through regular communication, newsletters, and parent handbooks, while promoting community outreach and partnerships.
Approve menus and food purchases to ensure the health and well-being of students.
Maintain positive relationships with regulatory agencies, ensuring compliance with legal and financial regulations.
Oversee all office functions, including payroll, accounts payable and receivable, tuition billing, human resources, personnel management, and purchasing.
Resolve conflicts and address performance issues in a fair and constructive manner, prioritizing a positive experience for all stakeholders.
Develop and manage budgets, ensuring effective planning and resource allocation.
Establish and implement illness and emergency procedures, ensuring staff is trained and prepared to respond effectively.
Pursue and implement the center's strategic plan, aligning with its mission and goals to drive continuous quality improvement.
Develop and maintain a personal professional development plan to ensure ongoing learning and improvement.

Skills

Team leadership

Child development

Curriculum development

Staff management

Budgeting

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Human resources

Operations management

CPR First Aid

Education

CDA

Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education

Master’s Degree in related field with ECE credits (≥30)

Job description

About This Role

The Center Assistant Director oversees the daily operations of the center, ensuring the health, safety, and quality of education for all children within its care. The role is directly accountable for operational management, curriculum development, staff and facilities management, and long-range planning in accordance with established guidelines and regulations. The successful candidate will have a deep understanding of child development and the ability to foster a positive, team-oriented environment that meets the needs of students and aligns with the center's goals.

About This Role

What You'll Do

Define and implement a quality vision for the center, ensuring adherence to state and local requirements and maintaining effectiveness measurements.

Develop and implement educational curricula, collaborate with staff to design engaging learning activities, and ensure compliance with state and local regulations.

Maintain accurate and up-to-date student records in accordance with established enrollment procedures and guidelines.

Foster strong relationships with parents through regular communication, newsletters, and parent handbooks, while also promoting community outreach and partnerships.

Approve menus and food purchases to ensure the health and well-being of students.

Maintain positive relationships with regulatory agencies, ensuring compliance with legal and financial regulations.

Oversee all office functions, including payroll, accounts payable and receivable, tuition billing and payment, human resources, personnel management, and purchasing, to ensure seamless operations.

Resolve conflicts and address performance issues in a fair and constructive manner, prioritizing a positive experience for all stakeholders.

Develop and manage budgets, ensuring effective planning and resource allocation.

Establish and implement procedures for illness and emergencies, ensuring staff is trained and prepared to respond effectively.

Pursue and implement the center's strategic plan, aligning with its mission and goals to drive continuous quality improvement.

Develop and maintain a personal professional development plan to ensure ongoing learning and improvement.

Requirements

Ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents) and to foster a team environment.

Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.

Minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience.

Must clear full background check.

Must pass health screening.

CDA, Associate Degree in Early Childcare, Bachelor’s Degree, or Master’s Degree in early childhood education or related field of study with a minimum of 30 credits in ECE.