Assistant School Director - DE

Children of America•Wilmington, DE

About The Position

Children of America’s Assistant School Director carries out daily management responsibilities, leads a team of educators and support staff, and helps execute educational programming for children from infancy through school age. Working directly under the School Director, the Assistant School Director contributes to a supportive environment focused on professional growth and early childhood education. The program serves children ages 6 weeks to 12 years and includes infant, toddler, preschool, pre-K, before- and after-school care, and summer camp. The role interacts daily with parents, the School Director, teaching and support staff, operations personnel, facilities and custodial teams, and the regional support team. The position requires a minimum associate degree in Child Development or Early Childhood Education, a DEEDs Administrative Certificate, and at least two years of experience in a licensed childcare facility. A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation are required, as well as willingness to travel up to 10% for training, professional development, and organizational meetings. The listed annual base pay range is $50,000–$60,000. Actual compensation depends on experience, skills, location, and internal equity; performance-based incentives or other benefits may also be available. Children of America is an equal opportunity employer and may provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

Requirements

Minimum associate degree in Child Development or Early Childhood Education.
DEEDs Administrative Certificate.
At least two years of experience in a licensed childcare facility.
Advanced knowledge of early childhood education.
Flexibility in challenging situations.
Strong organizational skills.
Ability to build strong relationships.
Commitment to professional development.
Effective decision-making skills.
Proficiency with technology, including industry applications and Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
Must meet state requirements.
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
Ability and willingness to drive and/or travel up to 10% of the time for training, professional development, and organizational meetings.

Responsibilities

Develop, lead, and retain a talented team.
Understand, comply with, and work to exceed state regulations.
Pursue enrollment growth through execution of the COA Experience.
Pursue quality care through execution of the curriculum.
Manage day-to-day operations using COA processes, procedures, and policies.
Meet COA performance standards for operations and education as outlined in the annual budget.