Assistant Director Childcare

LLE Education Group; Stafford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable educational organization in Stafford is seeking an experienced Assistant Director to support center operations and promote a positive educational environment. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership and communication skills, have at least two years of classroom experience, and hold an early childhood professional credential. We offer competitive benefits including PTO, medical insurance, 401k, and training opportunities. Join us in our mission to empower teachers and foster meaningful relationships with families.

Benefits

PTO

Medical & Dental Insurance

401k

Paid training & professional development opportunities

70% Discounted childcare

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of experience in a supervisory role.
• At least two years of experience as a classroom teacher or childcare provider.
• Successful completion of the Virginia Pre-Service Training for Child Care Staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Center Director with day-to-day operations of education and care programs.
• Demonstrate leadership and communication skills with staff and parents.
• Handle administrative processes and procedures of the childcare center.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Excellent verbal and written communication

Leadership skills

Organizational skills

Education

Early childhood professional credential (CDA, CCP or AAS) or Bachelor's Degree

Job description

LLE Education Group is actively searching for experienced Assistant Director. Our Assistant Directors must be enthusiastic; empowering teachers to become confident in their abilities in the classroom and committed to making sure their center is successful. The right candidate knows that meaningful relationships with children, families, and their teachers are the key to success. Our Assistant Directors must demonstrate excellent communication, leadership and organizational skills.

What You Have

• Early childhood professional credential such as a CDA, CCP or AAS in early childhood education; Bachelor’s Degree Preferred
• Strong interpersonal skills and a willingness to work as part of a team
• Excellent verbal, written and listening skills and the ability to communicate to a wide-ranging audience including those with varied educational levels and backgrounds
• Ten or more hours of management training
• At least one year of experience in a supervisory role
• At least two years of experience as a classroom teacher or childcare provider
• Successful completion of the Virginia Pre-Service Training for Child Care Staff
• Successful background check and VA licensing standards required

What you will do

• Assist the Center Director with the day-to-day operations of the education and care programs within different locations in the Woodbridge area
• Demonstrate leadership and communication skills in dealing with parents, teachers, assistant teachers, cooks, bus drivers, cleaning contractors and maintenance personnel to promote a climate of quality as measured by corporate policies, state licensing and national accreditation standards
• Handle the administrative process and procedures of the childcare center and work with the Center Director to maintain training, scheduling, orientation of new staff, student enrollment, billing and tuition collection, marketing and public relations, parent relations, oversight of the bookkeeping for the center to ensure a financially successful business operation
• Additional responsibilities as assigned

What we offer

• PTO, Medical & Dental Insurance, FSA, 401k
• Reimbursement for college credits
• 70% Discounted childcare
• Paid training & professional development opportunities

LLE Education is an equal opportunity employer.