Assistant Center Director

BrightPath Early Learning & Child Care • Mesa, AZ

11d

About The Position

The Assistant Center Director supports the Center Director in coordinating center services and related activities, including center management and classroom supervision. The role helps ensure successful center operations and acts in place of the Center Director when they are not on the premises. The position also supports staff development, family engagement, enrollment goals, and center events while maintaining knowledge of early childhood best practices and applicable state licensing requirements.

Requirements

• At least 3–5 years of experience caring for preschoolers and managing an educational program in a licensed childcare center or similar setting; or an applicable education pathway listed in the posting.
• Alternatively, high school graduation or GED and 15 semester units or equivalent quarter units in Early Childhood Education or specific early childhood education classes. The posting specifies 3 units in staff and administration, 12 units in child growth and development, and 4 units in teaching.
• Alternatively, an Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Child, Family and Community, Preschool Curriculum, or a related field.
• Must adhere to Community Care Licensing Title 22 guidelines for Child Care Centers.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Acts in place of the Center Director when the director is not on the premises.
• Maintains current knowledge of early childhood best practices, quality programming, and state licensing requirements and guidelines.
• Provides professional development to teaching teams and attends and participates in semi-annual conferences.
• Supervises and assists classroom staff as needed, and fills in when needed.
• Works with the Center Director to coordinate special and community events, including open houses.
• Addresses parent complaints, concerns, and inquiries in a timely, professional manner.
• Assists the Center Director in achieving the monthly average enrollment target of 90%, with specific objectives based on external factors.
• Conducts tours for prospective families, parents, and staff.

Benefits

• Generous child care discount for all employees.
• 401(k) program with company match, available to all staff.
• Professional development opportunities to support long-term career goals.
• Paid time off for full-time staff.
• Paid holidays for full-time staff.
• Health insurance for full-time staff.
• Dental insurance for full-time staff.
• Vision insurance for full-time staff.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED