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Early Childhood - Assistant Director

Brighter Futures Child Development Center
Summerville, SC Full Time
POSTED ON 2/19/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/6/2025

Job Description

Job Description

Summary

Brighter Futures Child Development is seeking a dedicated and passionate Assistant Director to support the daily operations of our center. The ideal candidate will assist the Director in ensuring a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate environment for children while managing staff, maintaining compliance with state regulations, and fostering strong relationships with families and the community.

Duties

Key Responsibilities :

Operational Administrative Support :

  • Assist the Director in overseeing daily operations, including staff scheduling, classroom ratios, and enrollment.
  • Ensure compliance with state licensing regulations, health and safety standards, and accreditation guidelines.
  • Maintain accurate records related to staff, children, and center operations.
  • Support financial operations, including tuition collection and budget monitoring.

Staff Leadership Development :

  • Supervise and mentor teachers and support staff to maintain a high-quality learning environment.
  • Assist with staff training, performance evaluations, and professional development.
  • Foster a positive and collaborative workplace culture.

    • Child Development Curriculum Oversight :

  • Ensure classrooms are implementing age-appropriate and developmentally sound curriculum.
  • Monitor lesson plans and classroom activities to align with early childhood education best practices.
  • Support teachers in creating an engaging and nurturing learning environment.

    • Family Community Engagement :

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with parents and guardians through effective communication.
  • Address parent concerns and provide guidance on child development and center policies.
  • Assist in planning and coordinating family events, open houses, and community outreach programs.

    • Requirements

  • Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field (required).
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience in a licensed childcare setting, with leadership or administrative experience preferred.
  • Knowledge of state childcare regulations and licensing requirements.
  • Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
  • CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain).
  • Ability to pass a background check and meet state employment requirements.
  • Must pass health screening.

    • Benefits

  • Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
  • Paid time off and holidays.
  • Professional development and training opportunities.
  • Supportive and collaborative work environment.

    • About Us

    At Brighter Futures Center, we believe in the value and uniqueness of each child we serve. Our childcare experience is designed to promote each child’s own individual social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development. As caregivers and educators, our mission is to provide a safe and developmentally appropriate learning environment, which fosters a child’s natural desire to explore, discover, create, and become a lifelong learner.

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