Assistant Center Director - Exeter Center

What You'll Do

Program & Classroom Operations 

• Maintain class budgets and oversee ordering processes for all classrooms. 
• Ensure classrooms are safe, organized, and stocked with necessary supplies. 
• Manage student allergies and ensure all health and safety protocols are followed. 
• Ensure all accidents, incidents, and illnesses are appropriately documented. 
• Directly supervises Senior Education Lead to ensure age-appropriate curriculum is consistently implemented 

Enrollment & Family Engagement 

• Manage the enrollment process, including maintaining and communicating with the waitlist. Recruits and onboards new families, reporting on enrollment numbers as needed 
• Conduct family tours and oversee onboarding for new families. 
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date student health records. 
• Serve as the lead in conflict resolution with families and address concerns between parents and teachers. 
• Serves 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

• Experience working with children
• First Aid and CPR
• Knowledge of Procare
• 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. 
• 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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