Early Learning Center Assistant Director

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Full Time Nashville, TN, US

Salary Range: $55,000.00 To $60,000.00 Annually

The Assistant Director supports the Director in overseeing the daily operations of the Early Learning Center. This role ensures that the program operates safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with TN DHS childcare licensing regulations while providing a high-quality, joyful early learning environment for children and families.

The Assistant Director applies knowledge of child development and early childhood best practices to support classroom instruction, supervise staff, maintain compliance, and ensure strong communication with families. The Assistant Director regularly serves as a classroom teacher when needed to maintain appropriate staffing and provide consistent care and instruction for children.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Support the daily operations of the center to ensure classrooms are appropriately staffed, schedules run smoothly, and children are supervised at all times.
• Provides teacher coverage during staff absences, vacancies, breaks, or other staffing needs. When serving in a classroom, carry out the teaching, supervision, and documentation responsibilities of that assignment while maintaining required staff-to-child ratios.
• Serve as a point of contact for families in the Director’s absence, addressing questions or concerns with professionalism and care.
• Support the Director in supervising staff, conducting classroom observations, and providing coaching and feedback.
• Assist with performance evaluations, professional development, and implementation of Ensure the center operates in compliance with DHS licensing regulations
  , safety requirements, and Martha O'Bryan Center policies.
• Maintain organized documentation including attendance records, incident reports, safety logs, and licensing files.
• Assist the Director in preparing for DHS or DCS monitoring visits and addressing compliance findings.
• Conduct classroom walkthroughs to monitor instructional practices, supervision, and learning environments.
• Support teachers in addressing behavioral or developmental concerns and implementing appropriate strategies.
• Respond to incidents and arrange medical care for ill or injured children according to parent instructions and state regulations.
• Build strong partnerships with families, creating a welcoming and supportive environment that encourages parent involvement.
• Connect families to MOBC's 2
  
  Gen services such as adult education, workforce development, and family success programming.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

• Bachelor's degree in early childhood education, Child Development, Business Administration, or related field).
• Minimum of 2 years of teaching experience in early childhood education.
• Demonstrated ability to understand and implement DHS rules and regulations and maintain program compliance.
• Experience supervising staff and leading teams through transition and growth.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and relationship-building skills.
• Commitment to MOBC's two-generational model and to deliver high-quality programming for children and families.

The above qualifications express the minimum standards of education and/or experience for this position. Other combinations of education and experience, if evaluated as equivalent, may be taken into consideration.

Knowledge and Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of child development, particular…