Assistant Childcare Director/ Center Lead Teacher

Assistant Child Care Administrator/Director

As an Assistant Child Care Director you will:

• Assist the Center Director in leading teaching staff, supporting families, and achieving enrollment, accreditation, and operational objectives.

• Partner with parents with a shared desire to provide the best care and education for their children

• Cultivate positive relationships with families, teachers, state licensing authorities, community contacts and corporate partners

• May support or serve in various roles throughout the center as needed including teacher, cook and/or driver

Job Requirements

Skills, Education, and Experience

• At least two years of early childhood education experience required, with an understanding of developmentally appropriate practices and the ability to ensure its use in the classroom
• A love for children and a strong desire to make a difference every day
• Excellent administrative, organizational, verbal, listening, and communication skills required
• CPR and First Aid Certification or willingness to obtain
• Ability to speak, read, and write English.
• Be available as early as 6:00 am and as late as 6:30 pm
• Be customer service orientated and self driven
• Possess a strong work ethic and have minimal absences
• Be a professional, positive role model for all employees and children
• Interact with parents daily and speak with them about their child(ren)
• Drive children to and/or from school, when necessary
• Assist in classrooms, when necessary
• Assist with meal preparations, when necessary
• Be comfortable with computers and learning new software
• Provide general support to the Center Director
• Assist with minor maintenance duties to help ensure the efficient operation of a quality childcare program

Qualified applicants must have:

* Texas DFPS program director certification.

* a high school diploma or its equivalent.

* First Aid and CPR certifications.

* Familiarity with Texas State standards and regulations applicable to a licensed childcare center. The necessary management and marketing skills to ensure maximum enrollment and profitability.

Job Type: Full-time

Experience:

• childcare or management: 3 years (Required)

License:

• Child Development Associate (Required)