Assistant Center Director
BrightPath Early Learning & Child Care•Mesa, AZ
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 perform a range of functions to ensure successful center operations and acts in place of the Center Director when they are not on the premises. The position maintains knowledge of early childhood best practices, quality programming, and state licensing requirements. It supports staff development, classroom teams, family communication, enrollment goals, tours, and center events.
Requirements
- Minimum 3–5 years of experience caring for preschoolers and managing an educational program in a licensed childcare center or similar setting; OR high school graduation or GED plus 15 semester units or equivalent quarter units in Early Childhood Education or specified early childhood education classes; OR 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 the guidelines under Community Care Licensing Title 22 for Child Care Centers.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree preferred.
Responsibilities
- Acts in place of the Center Director when the Center 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 by teaching teams and attending and participating in semi-annual conferences.
- Supervises and assists classroom staff as needed and fills in as 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
- Child care discount for all employees.
- 401(k) program with company match.
- Professional development opportunities.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
