Assistant Director Daycare/Preschool

Summary

🌟 Assistant Director – Active Learning Center 4 🌟

Location: [Phoenix 35th Ave and Roosevelt] | 🕒 Full-Time
Are you a passionate, organized, and experienced early childhood professional ready to take the next step in leadership? Active Learning Center 4 is looking for a dedicated Assistant Director to help lead our vibrant and nurturing childcare community.
In this key role, you’ll support the Center Director in overseeing daily operations, mentoring staff, ensuring regulatory compliance, and maintaining a safe, engaging environment for children. You’ll collaborate with families and staff to promote our mission of providing high-quality early learning experiences that support every child’s development.

Duties

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
1.Assist in the creation of a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to the physical, social, and emotional development of children
2. Perform duties as planned by the Director.
3. Assist in implementing the curriculum planned by the Director.
4. Interact with the children in a way which conveys respect and nurturing
5. Support the social and emotional development of children
6. Engage in active play with children; this will often mean getting down on the floor to interact with them
7. Provide activities and opportunities that encourage curiosity, exploration, and problem-solving appropriate to the development levels of the children
8. Maintain accurate and appropriate records for children.
9. Attend to the personal hygiene of each child in your care, including changing diapers or soiled clothing and washing hands
10. Maintain a safe environment based on safety standards set by the Center and state guidelines
11. Help other staff in preparing meals for children as required following the CACFP guidelines
12. Assist in the cleaning and straightening of the childcare rooms
13. Work cooperatively and effectively as a team member by communicating and contributing information on a continuous basis
14. Assist in the development and facilitation of interactive parent and child literacy activities
15. Maintain open, friendly, and cooperative relationship with each child's family and encourage their involvement in the program
16. Continue professional development through attending workshops, conferences, and other staff development opportunities
17. Demonstrate behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible
18. Perform other reasonable duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Director
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBLITIES

• Oversee and manage the day-to-day operations of the program, which include marketing, fund raising and public relations.
• Manage and direct a team of team members with supervision.
• Oversee program finances and ensure that all expenditures are in keeping with set financial plans.
• Work with management to ensure that business activities are related to the overall mission.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
Mental Demands:
Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written); ability to maintain emotional control under stress
Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Ability to routinely lift children, move furniture in the classroom, and sustain long hours of active work
The aforementioned statements describe the general requirements for this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required. Other duties may be logically assigned as appropriate.

Requirements

What We’re Looking For:

• Minimum of 2 years in a leadership or supervisory role in early childhood education.
• Meets Arizona DHS qualifications for Assistant Director.
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Passionate about creating a positive and inclusive learning environment.
• Fingerprint Clearance card.

Nice To Haves

*CPR/First Aid
*Food Manager Certification

Benefits

*Paid Sick Time
*Paid Vacation
*Discounted Child Care