Early Childhood - Director/Assistant Director

Child Care Resources Inc; Decatur (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Child Care Resources Inc is seeking an Assistant Director to support the Center Director in maintaining high standards of health and education for children. This role involves overseeing staff collaboration, ensuring quality curriculum delivery, and maintaining strong communication with families and the community. Candidates should have 3-5 years of experience in early childhood education, along with leadership and organizational skills to foster a safe and nurturing environment for children.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of professional experience required.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills are essential.
• Familiarity with childcare regulations and CPR certification needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist Center Director in daily operations and quality control.
• Ensure adherence to educational standards and regulatory compliance.
• Engage families and community members through outreach.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Leadership

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Understanding of child development

Energy

Education

3-5 years of experience in early childhood setting

Infant/Child CPR and First Aid certification

Tools

Procare

Minute Menu

Job description

Summary

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.

Duties

• 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.
• Ensure that the childcare center is operating at its optimum

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.
• Must clear full background check.
• Must pass health screening.
• Familiarity with Procare, Minute Menu, CACFP and CAPS requirements
• Must be familiar with ratios and the optimum movement of children and staff for meeting regulatory requirements.
• Ensure children are signed in/out appropriately.
• Good driving record.
• Ensure that all equipment is in good working condition
• Ensure that all the buses are in order