Assistant Director of Early Education

• Base Pay $55,000.00 - $60,000.00 / Year
• Job Category Early Education Assistant Director, Nonprofit Leadership
• Industry Education, Early Childhood Education , Human Services
• Relocation Expense Covered No
• Employee Type Exempt
• Required Degree 2 Year Degree
• Manage Others Yes

Description

About Jack & Jill Center

Since 1942, Jack & Jill Center, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, has served more than 30,000 children and families through comprehensive early education and family strengthening programs. We are wholeheartedly committed to our mission of strengthening children and families through innovative education, supportive programming, and community engagement.

Guided by a Two-Generation (2

Gen) approach, we recognize that children thrive when their families thrive. By intentionally serving both children and their parents or caregivers, we work to create lasting pathways toward educational success, family stability, and economic mobility. Through high-quality early childhood education, parent and family support services, workforce development opportunities, and community resources, we empower entire families to achieve their full potential.

Each day, we strive to ensure that every child and family reaches their full potential. We live out our core values by treating others with respect and the highest degree of integrity, and by practicing effective communication to foster clarity and understanding in every interaction. We embrace innovation by encouraging creative solutions and continuous improvement. Through teamwork, we cultivate a dedicated and unified staff passionately working toward one common mission.

At Jack & Jill Center, we take great pride in serving not only children, but also their parents, guardians, and members of our broader community. Through our 2

Gen framework, we address the interconnected needs of families by supporting children's learning and development while helping caregivers build the knowledge, skills, and resources necessary for long-term success. As we enter our next chapter, we remain committed to adapting to the evolving needs of those we serve and to continuing to make a meaningful, lasting impact on their lives, creating stronger families, stronger children, and stronger communities for generations to come.

Position Summary

The Assistant Director of Early Education is a mission-driven, leader who supports the Director in overseeing the delivery of high-quality early childhood education programs, supporting implementation of the organization’s Two-Generation (2

Gen) framework. This role includes instructional leadership, center operations, data-informed decision-making, budgetary support, enrollment oversight, and compliance with regulatory standards.

The Assistant Director serves as a key thought partner to the Director and is instrumental in aligning educational practices with organizational goals and regulatory and accreditation requirements. The Assistant Director will support the Director in ensuring effective day-to-day program operations, coordination quality improvement initiatives, and monitoring compliance and accreditation requirements.

• Support the Director in the implementation and continuous monitoring of high-quality curriculum and instructional practices aligned with state and national standards.
• Conduct regular classroom observations and provide actionable coaching to teachers to strengthen instructional quality.
• Ensure alignment with accreditation standards and evidence-based assessment tools (e.g., CLASS®, Teaching Strategies GOLD®, ASQ®, VPK Assessments and NAEYC).
• Lead and coordinate professional development initiatives, including workshops, in-service training, and follow-up evaluations.
• Support data-driven instructional planning by collecting, analyzing, and interpreting child outcome data.
• Facilitate continuous quality improvement efforts, using observation tools and performance benchmarks.

• Assist in managing daily operational functions including classroom coverage, team schedules, ratios, and center opening/closing procedures.
• Conduct safety drills, daily wellness…