Early Childhood Education Associate Director-Preschool
Listed on 2026-09-02
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Education / Teaching
Preschool / Daycare, Early Childhood Education, Education Administration, Special Needs / Learning Disabilities
Position Title:
Early Childhood Education Associate Director-Preschool
Job Category:
Academic Staff
Employment Type:
Regular
Job Profile:
Early Childhood Education Associate Director
The Associate Director-Preschool provides operational and educational leadership for the Children's Learning Center preschool program, ensuring high-quality early childhood education in a safe, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate environment. Reporting to the Director, this position oversees curriculum implementation, classroom operations, staffing, and regulatory compliance while supervising preschool educators and supporting their professional growth. The Associate Director takes a leadership role with families, campus partners, and community agencies to support children's learning and development, including those with diverse learning needs.
This role also assists with budget planning and monitoring, enrollment support, policy development, accreditation and licensing compliance, and the daily operation of the center to ensure alignment with the Children's Learning Center's mission, NAEYC Accreditation Standards, Wisconsin Child Care Licensing regulations, and the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee's strategic goals.
- Lift children up to 50 lbs.
- Sit on floor for long periods
- Walk up and downstairs on a regular basis
- Active participation with children during play in classroom, gyms, and playgrounds
The Children's Learning Center in Student Affairs is required to conduct Post-Offer Pre-Employment (POPE) physical screening on all selected candidates for Assistant Director positions. The test involves squatting, bending, reaching lifting, carrying, etc. of varying weights to simulate the physical demands you may experience while on the job. Employment is contingent upon successfully passing the screening.
Key Job Responsibilities- Implements and supervises the operations of special programming and events
- Monitors licensing, accreditation documentation, and other required program reports according to established rules and regulations
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