Ready to step into a leadership role where quality, compliance, and team development truly matter?
We’re hiring an Assistant Director to support daily operations, coach teachers, and help lead a high-quality early childhood program.
What’s in it for you
- Clear path to Center Director growth
- Leadership experience in a structured, quality-focused program
- Support from an experienced Director and leadership team
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Tuition reimbursement and career advancement opportunities
What you’ll do
- Support daily school operations alongside the Director
- Coach and develop teachers to maintain strong classroom quality
- Ensure compliance with California Early Childhood Licensing requirements
- Assist with enrollment, tours, and family communication
- Help maintain a safe, structured, and engaging learning environment
What to expect
- This is a hands-on leadership role
- You will step into classrooms to support ratio and staff when needed
- Schedule is flexible and may include opening and closing shifts based on school needs
What you’ll need
- At least 2 year of experience in a licensed childcare setting
- 2 years Previous management experience (Assistant Director, or similar)
- Strong understanding of classroom operations, compliance, and staff support
- Must meet California Early Childhood licensing qualifications, including required ECE/Child Development coursework, Infant/Toddler and Administration units, and a minimum CDA requirement.
Compensation and Benefits
- Compensation based on Position, Education and Experience. Bi-weekly and Daily Pay options
- Assistant directorr- $24-$25
- Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, and FSA) provided for full-time employees, Limited medical offered for part-time workers
- Education assistance including tuition reimbursement and certification, 401K (plus company match), life and disability insurance and child care discount available to all employees
- Monday through Friday work week.
Pay: $24.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Do you have experience leading a team in an early childhood education setting? If so, how many years?
- Are you willing to regularly support in the classroom as needed?
- This role requires flexibility, including opening and closing shifts and supporting classrooms when needed. Are you able to meet these expectations?
- Do you currently meet California licensing qualifications for this role, including Core ECE/Child Development units, Infant/Toddler Development units, Administration units, minimum CDA, and at least 2 years of teaching experience?
- Management experience in a licensed early childhood education setting is required for this role. Which best describes your management experience?
-I am currently or have previously been an Assistant Director in a licensed childcare center.
- I am currently or have previously been a Center Director in a licensed childcare center.
-I have management experience in another industry. Please list which
-I have Team Lead experience with assistant director job responsibilities
- I do not have management experience.
- Assistant Directors at this school are expected to support the financial operations of the center, including tuition collection, reviewing family accounts, and partnering with the Center Director on business goals. Which best describes your experience?
- I have direct experience with these responsibilities and am comfortable performing them independently.
- I have assisted with these responsibilities and am comfortable taking on more ownership.
- I have limited experience but am eager to learn.
- I do not have experience with these responsibilities.
Experience:
- Management: 2 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
