Early Childhood Programs Operations Lead

Acquire4Hire; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Employee tuition discount

Job summary

Friends Center for Children is seeking an Assistant School Director to support the School Director in managing Infant-Toddler and Preschool programs. The role focuses on daily operations, supervision, and events across East Grand Avenue.

You will lead classrooms in the director’s absence, coordinate staff meetings, oversee communications, and ensure licensing and accreditation compliance. Strong leadership and collaboration within a cooperative model are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in early childhood development/education.
• Minimum three years of supervisory experience in ECE settings.
• Experience in a cooperative model is a plus.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to plan professional development for staff.

Responsibilities

• Assumes responsibility for all aspects of running the site in the absence of the School Director.
• Lead and supervise classrooms when needed and support teachers weekly.
• Prepare materials for weekly administrative meetings and host team meetings.
• Oversee newsletters/blogs, conference notes, and staff interviews.
• Manage orientation, staff schedules, and classroom observations.
• Schedule meetings with parents and staff; manage parent interactions.
• Ensure compliance with accreditation and licensing; arrange substitute coverage.
• Plan staff in-services and training for NAEYC/licensing requirements.
• Communicate with the community in collaboration with leadership.
• Represent FCfC in the community; coordinate FCfC events.

Skills

Team leadership

Staff interviews

Program supervision

Event planning

Parent/community communication

Collaboration with HR

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Development and/or Education

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Friends Center for Children is seeking an Assistant School Director to support the School Director in managing Infant-Toddler and Preschool programs. The role focuses on daily operations, supervision, and events across East Grand Avenue.

You will lead classrooms in the director’s absence, coordinate staff meetings, oversee communications, and ensure licensing and accreditation compliance. Strong leadership and collaboration within a cooperative model are essential.