Child Development Center Assistant Director

HEART OF TEXAS GOODWILL INDUSTRIES•Waco, TX

3d•$58,240 - $58,240•Onsite

About The Position

The Child Development Center Assistant Director supports the Director in the daily leadership and operations of Goodwill's Child Development Center, helping deliver high-quality, developmentally appropriate early childhood services. The role assists with regulatory compliance, staff supervision, curriculum implementation, enrollment, family engagement, and daily operational management while promoting a safe, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment. The Assistant Director assumes responsibility for center operations when the Director is absent and helps foster a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement. The position supports classroom quality and child development by assisting with curriculum implementation, lesson planning, classroom organization, child assessments, and developmentally appropriate instruction. It also supports staff recruitment, onboarding, training, coaching, scheduling, supervision, and performance management in collaboration with the Director. The Assistant Director helps build positive relationships with children and families, supports enrollment and family engagement, monitors classroom resources and inventory, and maintains records required for licensing, funding, accreditation, and organizational reporting. The role requires compliance with Texas HHSC childcare licensing requirements and applicable childcare regulations. A high school diploma or GED and at least three years of management experience in a licensed childcare center, preschool, or early childhood education program are required. The position is full-time and located at the Corporate 1700 S New Rd site in Waco, Texas. The listed salary is $58,240 per year.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Minimum of three years of management experience in a licensed childcare center, preschool, or early childhood education program.
Must pass all required HHSC background checks and meet Texas Health and Human Services Commission Child Care Licensing requirements for an Assistant Director or Director designee.
Criminal background check required in accordance with applicable law and Goodwill policy.
Valid driver's license and driving record acceptable to Goodwill's liability insurance provider required.
Must be willing to accept instructions and carry them out with minimal supervision.
Must be able to work and cooperate with others.
Strong knowledge of state and federal childcare regulations, licensing standards, and developmentally appropriate practices.
Experience using developmental assessments.
Ability to lead teams with professionalism, sound judgment, emotional intelligence, and commitment to ethical conduct, confidentiality, and customer service.
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills; ability to work effectively with diverse populations and promote inclusive practices.
Positive, patient, and nurturing approach to working with children and families; strong time management skills and proficiency with computers and standard office software.
Current CPR and First Aid certification, or ability to obtain certification within 30 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

Child Development Associate (CDA) or bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Education, or a closely related field.
Experience with quality rating or accreditation systems, such as NAEYC and TRS.
Experience with curriculum planning for infants, toddlers, or preschool children.
Experience with Frog Street Curriculum.

Responsibilities

Assist with daily Child Development Center operations to deliver safe, high-quality early childhood education services aligned with Goodwill's mission and values.
Help implement center policies, procedures, and quality improvement initiatives; support budget monitoring and resource utilization.
Maintain accurate documentation and records required for licensing, funding, accreditation, and organizational reporting.
Support compliance with applicable local, state, and federal childcare regulations, including Texas HHSC licensing requirements.
Monitor classrooms and daily operations for compliance with licensing standards, staff-to-child ratios, health and safety requirements, and developmentally appropriate practices.
Support staff recruitment, onboarding, orientation, training, coaching, scheduling, supervision, and performance management in collaboration with the Director.
Conduct classroom observations and provide coaching, mentoring, and feedback to teaching staff.
Assist teachers with curriculum implementation, lesson planning, classroom organization, child assessments, and developmentally appropriate instruction.
Monitor children's developmental progress and collaborate with teaching staff to identify interventions, resources, and family supports when needed.
Build positive relationships with children and families through customer service, open communication, and assistance with questions, concerns, and conflict resolution.
Support enrollment through tours, family orientations, enrollment documentation, attendance monitoring, and maintenance of child and family records.
Help plan and coordinate family engagement activities, educational events, parent meetings, and community outreach initiatives.
Monitor classroom materials, educational resources, equipment, and supplies; coordinate purchasing requests and keep classrooms stocked and organized.
Provide direct supervision and coaching to teaching staff in collaboration with the CDC Director.
Assume responsibility for center operations in the Director's absence.