Assistant Center Director - Exeter Center

What You'll Do

Program & Classroom Operations 

• Ensure classrooms are stocked with necessary supplies and maintained in a safe and organized manner.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date student health records and oversee the ordering process for all classrooms.
• Directly supervise Senior Education Lead to ensure age-appropriate curriculum is consistently implemented.
• Manage student allergies and ensure all health and safety protocols are followed.
• Document all accidents, incidents, and illnesses appropriately.

Enrollment & Family Engagement 

• Manage the enrollment process, including maintaining and communicating with the waitlist, and recruiting and onboarding new families.
• Conduct family tours and oversee onboarding for new families.
• Lead conflict resolution with families and address concerns between parents and teachers.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for families for all enrollment and curriculum questions.
• Manage special events.

Leadership & Staff Support 

• Assist the Center Director with staff onboarding and orientation as needed.
• Participate in staff meetings and contribute to a positive, collaborative team culture.
• Help identify professional development opportunities for staff in partnership with the Center Director.
• Support licensing compliance in collaboration with the Center Director.
• Assist with preparing board reports alongside Center Director.

Facilities & Compliance 

• Monitor facility concerns and escalate issues as needed to ensure safe environments.
• Help maintain compliance with all licensing requirements and organizational policies.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in early childhood education or related field and a minimum of 4 years of classroom teaching experience in a childcare setting, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to safely and successfully perform essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA & other federal, state & local standards - including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards
• Ability to maintain reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA & other federal, state and local standards
• Compliance with all personnel policies

Nice to Have

• Financial acumen: Ability to manage the center budget and ensure income and costs are tracked and reported appropriately.
• Organizational skills: Strong ability to multitask, manage multiple priorities, and maintain meticulous records.
• Communication and interpersonal skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact effectively with children, parents, and staff.
• Experience working with children
• First Aid and CPR
• Knowledge of Procare
• Attention to detail: Maintain the quality and accuracy of administrative work including financial reporting, tracking student paperwork, and ensuring safety protocols are followed.
• Conflict management and problem solving: The capacity to manage disagreements, de-escalate tense situations, and facilitate respectful dialogue.

Benefits

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