Assistant Director; Behavior & Compliance Coordinator

About Us

Joyful Beginnings Academy is a faith-based child care center dedicated to providing a safe, nurturing, and enriching environment for children ages 4 weeks through 12 years. Our mission is to support families and foster each child’s growth in confidence, independence, and character development. We are seeking a Behavior & Compliance Coordinator to join our leadership team and help ensure the highest standards of safety, compliance, and staff support.

We are looking for a Behavior & Compliance Coordinator who finds purpose in supporting children, families, and staff while ensuring the highest standards of safety and compliance. This role is both hands‑on in the classroom and administrative in the office, helping guide children through big emotions, supporting teachers in behavior management, and maintaining licensing requirements.

The right candidate will embrace both structure and creativity, nurture honest communication within the team, and confidently step into leadership responsibilities when needed.

• Build safe, supportive relationships with students during escalated behaviors.
• Provide staff guidance in child behavior management and child safety practices.
• Coach and empower staff to follow behavior and compliance policies with calm professionalism.
• Connect staff and families with community resources to support children’s development.
• Conduct and document monthly emergency drills.
• Perform monthly audits of licensing and building safety requirements.
• Assist in prioritizing the maintenance and float staff checklist.
• Track and monitor continuing education requirements for staff.
• Support Director in maintaining all licensing documentation and compliance tasks.

• Cleaning of center spaces, including office areas.
• Assist with special projects as assigned.
• Provide constructive parent communication via phone, in person, and Brightwheel.
• Collaborate openly with staff, Director, and owners in a professional manner.
• Safely support arrival and departure transitions, including bus routines.
• Open or close the building, maintaining child‑to‑staff ratios.
• Step into Director duties when the Director is out of the office.
• Substitute in classrooms or kitchen during call-outs, planning, or emergencies.
• Take photos at summer program events for social media and family updates.

• At least 21 years of age.
• Meets all Wisconsin licensing requirements to serve as Assistant Director of a child care center with more than 50 children.
• Experience assisting teachers and children with behavior management in a nurturing, developmentally appropriate way.
• Knowledge of licensing, health and safety, Young Star, and center policies, with commitment to model compliance.
• Energized by building positive relationships with children, staff, and families.
• Strong problem‑solving and organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to embrace creativity and new approaches to support children and staff.

• Monday–Friday, no nights, weekends, or holidays.
• Availability to close the center (5:30 PM) at least 3+ days per week.
• Flexibility to fulfill Director‑level duties during vacations, sick days, or other absences.

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Option for discounted child care
• Paid time off and holiday pay
• Professional development and continuing education opportunities