Preschool Center Assistant Director
About The Position
The Preschool Center Assistant Director helps lead an early education center, supporting a happy, nurturing environment where children and families can thrive. The role involves maintaining a safe, compliant center; building and developing a qualified staff; supporting teachers as they implement the proprietary curriculum; and driving enrollment, family retention, and efficient operations. The assistant director also engages prospective families through center tours and organizes community marketing events. The role requires knowledge of North Carolina DCDEE policies and regulations, five-star rating requirements, and the CACFP Food Program.
Requirements
- Two or more years of center leadership or management experience.
- State-specific Administrative or Director credential and any other state-specific qualifications for the role.
- Associate degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field.
- Strong knowledge of state licensing rules and regulations.
- Daycare or preschool experience.
- Knowledge of North Carolina DCDEE policies and regulations.
- Knowledge of five-star rating requirements.
- Ability to understand and implement the CACFP Food Program.
Responsibilities
- Lead by example and demonstrate a commitment to positively impacting children and employees.
- Build trust, rapport, and an inclusive environment with diverse groups of people.
- Ensure the center's physical environment follows health and safety procedures and local and state licensing regulations.
- Build and maintain a qualified staff by sourcing, training, coaching, and engaging current and prospective employees.
- Guide teachers in implementing the proprietary curriculum.
- Support engaging, enriching learning experiences using the center's characters and curriculum.
- Drive family retention, conversion, enrollment growth, and efficient business operations.
- Conduct in-person and virtual tours for prospective families.
- Organize and execute community marketing events to raise awareness and drive enrollment.
- Understand and implement the CACFP Food Program.
- Maintain knowledge of five-star rating requirements and North Carolina DCDEE policies and regulations.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- 401(k) plan
- Pet discount plan
- Child care discounts
- Free uniforms
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Training and development
- Competitive salary
- Employee discounts
- Tuition reimbursement
- Professional development
- Leadership pathways
- State-of-the-art classrooms with technology, materials, and resources
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
Associate degree
