Oklahoma Early Childhood - Assistant Director

Joyland Child Development Center; Wagoner (OK); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Joyland Child Development Center in Wagoner, OK, seeks an Oklahoma Early Childhood - Assistant Director to support the Center Director in delivering a safe, nurturing environment and guiding curriculum implementation. You will help lead staff, ensure quality care, and coordinate with families to meet program goals.

The role requires 3–5 years of experience in early childhood, strong communication, and leadership skills, plus CPR and First Aid certification.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years direct professional experience in an early childhood setting.
• High energy and strong communication skills.
• Solid understanding of child development; leadership and organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist Center Director in maintaining a safe, nurturing environment.
• Oversee curriculum delivery and activities; support staff to meet child needs and program goals.
• Collaborate with staff to ensure quality standards and compliance with state/local requirements; implement improvements.
• Maintain communication with families and the community through outreach activities.
• Follow all center policies and state regulations; pursue ongoing professional development.

Skills

Experience in early childhood

Energy

Communication skills

Leadership

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Tools

CPR/First Aid certification

Job description

Oklahoma Early Childhood - Assistant Director

Reference ID : 183427

Category : Child Care Services

Job Type : Full Time

Salary : $15 to $20/Hr

About This Role

Assists the Center Director in maintaining a safe and nurturing environment for children, overseeing the delivery of curriculum and activities, and supporting staff to meet individual child needs and program goals.

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.