Assistant Director of Operations

TEL Staffing & HR•Pensacola, FL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Director supports the daily operations and works closely with the Director to ensure a safe, nurturing, and educational environment for children, families, and staff. This role includes supervising teachers, maintaining licensing compliance, supporting curriculum implementation, assisting with enrollment and parent communication, and helping manage overall success.

Requirements

Minimum of 2–3 years of childcare or preschool experience preferred
Prior supervisory or leadership experience preferred
Knowledge of state childcare licensing regulations
CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)
Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
Proficiency with childcare management software and Microsoft Office preferred
Positive attitude, strong personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
Compatible theology with the Southern Baptist Convention.
Pass a background check for violent or sexual crimes.
Self-motivated, passionate, goal oriented.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
Ability to stand, walk, bend, and sit for extended periods
Ability to respond quickly in emergency situations

Nice To Haves

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related field preferred
Leadership and team management
Conflict resolution and problem-solving
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Time management and multitasking abilities
Attention to detail and regulatory compliance

Responsibilities

Supervise and support teaching staff and classroom activities
Serve as acting Director in the Director’s absence
Help maintain staffing schedules and classroom ratios
Support hiring, onboarding, and staff training initiatives
Ensure developmentally appropriate curriculum is implemented consistently
Promote a positive, inclusive, and engaging learning environment
Monitor classroom quality, safety, and cleanliness
Support teachers in behavior management and child development strategies
Assist with special events, enrichment activities, and family programs
Assists Director to ensure compliance with all state licensing regulations and center policies
Maintain accurate child, staff, and attendance records
Assist with emergency preparedness and safety procedures, i.e., monthly fire drills, and annual lock down and tornado drills.
Assists Director in maintaining health and sanitation standards throughout the facility and overseeing the cleaning schedule.
Report incidents and maintain confidentiality standards
Answer incoming phone calls; communicates with teachers, when necessary.; communicates with parents on daily progress, events, and behavior management.
Provides care for ill children and communicates with parents when necessary; communicates contagious illnesses as necessary; reports contagious illnesses to health department and other agencies when necessary; communicates with parents in the Procare APP; assist in all things technology.
Assist with billing, enrollment paperwork, and recordkeeping; reports to the coalition for DR and VPK for payment; monitor late payments.
Prepares and submits attendance reports for SR and VPK; alerts coalition in the event of excessive absences; communicates with parents of absentee children and records information.
Maintain staff and child files
Help coordinate meetings, trainings, and center communications
Establish relationships with parents, provides excellent communication and support for a sense of community within the center.