School Site Early Childhood Assistant Director

The Early Childhood Center Assistant Director supports the overall leadership and management of center operations and administration, oversees classroom practices and educational programming, ensures compliance with licensing requirements and quality standards, fosters positive relationships with families and the community, and leads enrollment, admissions, and family recruitment initiatives.

• Support the Director in the day-to-day operation of the early childhood center.
• Assist with implementing center policies, procedures, and operational standards.
• Help coordinate daily schedules, classroom coverage, transitions, and staffing assignments.
• Monitor center operations to ensure classrooms and common areas are safe, organized, and appropriately staffed.
• Assist with opening and closing procedures, as assigned.
• Maintain accurate center records, files, and administrative documentation.
• Support the Director with calendars, meetings, events, inspections, and other administrative responsibilities.
• Serve as the acting administrator in the Director's absence, as designated.
• Identify operational concerns and communicate recommendations to the Director.

• Monitor classroom environments to promote high-quality, developmentally appropriate practices.
• Conduct regular classroom walkthroughs and observations.
• Support teachers in implementing curriculum and individualized learning experiences.
• Ensure classrooms maintain appropriate routines, schedules, learning environments, and supervision practices.
• Provide coaching and resources to teachers to strengthen instructional practices.
• Assist with curriculum planning, implementation, and assessment processes.

• Assist the Director in maintaining compliance with applicable childcare licensing regulations and organizational requirements.
• Maintain familiarity with state licensing standards, center policies, and applicable early childhood regulations.
• Help prepare the center for licensing visits, inspections, audits, and quality assessments.
• Monitor required documentation, postings, records, and staff credentials.
• Identify compliance gaps and assist in developing corrective actions.
• Support implementation of quality‑improvement initiatives.
• Maintain confidentiality and ensure records are handled appropriately.
• Help ensure staff follow required policies and regulatory procedures.

• Develop and maintain positive, professional relationships with children and families.
• Serve as a point of contact for families regarding routine questions, concerns, and center matters.
• Respond to parent and guardian concerns promptly and professionally.
• Assist with resolving family concerns in collaboration with the Director.
• Communicate center policies, procedures, events, and program information to families.
• Promote a welcoming, inclusive, and respectful center environment.
• Build positive relationships with community partners and early childhood organizations as appropriate.

• Assist with tours, prospective‑family meetings, orientations, and enrollment activities.
• Provide accurate information about center programs, policies, schedules, and procedures.
• Support the enrollment and onboarding process for new families.
• Assist with maintaining accurate enrollment and child records.
• Monitor classroom capacity and enrollment needs in collaboration with the Director.
• Support family retention through responsive communication and high‑quality customer service.
• Assist with waitlists, transitions, withdrawals, and classroom placements as assigned.

• Accountable for adherence to all…