Assistant Daycare Director

Position SummaryThe Assistant Director supports the daily operations and works closely with the Director to ensure a safe, nurturing, and educational environment for children, families, and staff. This role includes supervising teachers, maintaining licensing compliance, supporting curriculum implementation, assisting with enrollment and parent communication, and helping manage overall success.Key ResponsibilitiesLeadership & Operations: 

• Supervise and support teaching staff and classroom activities
• Serve as acting Director in the Director’s absence
• Help maintain staffing schedules and classroom ratios
• Support hiring, onboarding, and staff training initiatives

Child Care & Education:

• Ensure developmentally appropriate curriculum is implemented consistently
• Promote a positive, inclusive, and engaging learning environment
• Monitor classroom quality, safety, and cleanliness
• Support teachers in behavior management and child development strategies
• Assist with special events, enrichment activities, and family programs

Compliance & Safety: 

• Assists Director to ensure compliance with all state licensing regulations and center policies
• Maintain accurate child, staff, and attendance records
• Assist with emergency preparedness and safety procedures, i.e., monthly fire drills, and annual lock down and tornado drills. 
• Assists Director in maintaining health and sanitation standards throughout the facility and overseeing the cleaning schedule. 
• Report incidents and maintain confidentiality standards

Administrative Support: 

• Answer incoming phone calls; communicates with teachers, when necessary.; communicates with parents on daily progress, events, and behavior management. 
• Provides care for ill children and communicates with parents when necessary; communicates contagious illnesses as necessary; reports contagious illnesses to health department and other agencies when necessary; communicates with parents in the Procare APP; assist in all things technology. 
• Assist with billing, enrollment paperwork, and recordkeeping; reports to the coalition for DR and VPK for payment; monitor late payments. 
• Prepares and submits attendance reports for SR and VPK; alerts coalition in the event of excessive absences; communicates with parents of absentee children and records information. 
• Maintain staff and child files
• Help coordinate meetings, trainings, and center communications
• Establish relationships with parents, provides excellent communication and support for a sense of community within the center. 

Qualifications: 

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related field preferred
• Minimum of 2–3 years of childcare or preschool experience preferred
• Prior supervisory or leadership experience preferred
• Knowledge of state childcare licensing regulations
• CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Proficiency with childcare management software and Microsoft Office preferred
• Positive attitude, strong personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Compatible theology with the Southern Baptist Convention.
• Pass a background check for violent or sexual crimes.
• Self-motivated, passionate, goal oriented.

Skills: 

• Leadership and team management
• Conflict resolution and problem-solving
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Time management and multitasking abilities
• Attention to detail and regulatory compliance

Physical Requirements: 

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and sit for extended periods
• Ability to respond quickly in emergency situations

TEL Staffing complies with regulations enforced by the EEOC. TEL Staffing is a drug-free workplace.This position may be Direct-Hire or Temp-to-Hire. No benefits are offered during the Temp period.

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