Early Childhood - Assistant Director

Summary

We are seeking an Assistant Director who brings a positive attitude, kindness, and a genuine passion for working with children, families, and staff. The ideal candidate is collaborative, encouraging, and committed to creating a supportive and joyful workplace. This role would be great for those who are experienced childcare professionals who are organized, flexible, dependable, and available to work all shifts as scheduled. An AD is basically the right hand to the Owner and Director-part manager, part coach, part problem-solver. This role as Assistant Director would help keep our center running smoothly, support teachers and families, and help ensure our children are safe, cared for, loved on, and are learning. Our center takes great pride in providing high quality care for our children, families, and staff. Open to part time schedule and full time. Pay will vary depending on experience and education. References are required.

Duties

• Support the Owner and or Director with daily operations and administrative tasks
• Assist with staff supervision, scheduling, and classroom coverage when needed
• Help ensure compliance with state licensing and center policies
• Support teachers with classroom management and curriculum implementation
• Communicate professionally with families and assist with parent concerns
• Help maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming environment
• Step in as acting Director when needed
• Assist with enrollment, tours, and onboarding of new families and staff
• Handling paperwork (incident reports, attendance records, licensing forms)
• Help to manage supplies, meals, and classroom materials
• Ensure health and safety rules are followed
• Helping to set a positive tone and culture for the center
• Problem-solving daily issues as they come up. (there are always some!)
• Supporting center goals and improvement plans

Requirements

*Graduation from an accredited 4-year college or be a registered nurse with less than a 4-year degree and 1 year of full-time experience with children in a group setting; OR

*36 hours of coursework at least 30 of which shall be in business management, child or youth development, early childhood education or a closely related field or a TN Early Childhood Administrator Credential; and 2 years of full-time experience with children in a group setting; OR

*High School diploma (or equivalent as recognized by state law) and Tennessee Early Childhood Training Alliance Certificate (TECTA) for 30 clock hours of Administrator Orientation training or the

equivalent as recognized by the Department and 4 years of full-time experience with children in a group; or

*Continuously employed as an on-site child care director and or Assistant Director, or a child care agency owner

Nice To Haves

Experience in Admin role in a licensed child care setting

Extensive knowledge in TN childcare licensing rules and regulations

Benefits

PTO

Holiday pay

Sick time

Flexibility with schedule

Consistent work schedule

Positive and joyful work environment.