Assistant Director - Early Childhood Education Little Buckeye Learning Center Are you an experienced early childhood leader who loves kids, knows licensing and compliance, and isn't afraid to jump in wherever you're needed? Little Buckeye Learning Center is looking for a positive, energetic, organized, and FUN Assistant Director to join our leadership team! We're looking for someone who can bring great energy to our school while also being extremely strong with compliance, organization, and accountability. At Little Buckeye, we believe you can have a fun, exciting school AND maintain high standards. Safety and compliance always come first!

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

Candidates must have at least 1 year of previous administrative/management experience in Early Childhood Education (ECE) or a licensed childcare school. Strong knowledge of childcare licensing and compliance is required. Please only apply if you meet these requirements. What You'll Do As Assistant Director, you'll work side-by-side with the Director to keep the school running smoothly and create an amazing environment for our children, families, and staff. Help ensure the school is licensing-ready every single day Maintain accurate and organized child and employee files Monitor required staff trainings, certifications, and documentation Conduct regular classroom compliance and safety walkthroughs Identify compliance concerns and make sure they're corrected immediately Help ensure classrooms remain in ratio and children are properly supervised Support and motivate our teaching team Coach staff on licensing expectations and school policies Jump into classrooms and provide coverage when needed Assist with staff schedules, breaks, and call-offs Support onboarding and training of new employees Help teachers with curriculum, activities, and classroom needs Ensure weekly curriculum materials are prepared for teachers by Friday Build positive relationships with children and families Assist with tours, enrollment, school events, and family engagement Drive the school bus/van when needed Assist with meal preparation when needed Help with opening and/or closing responsibilities Bring creativity, enthusiasm, new ideas, and FUN to our school! Who We're Looking For Our ideal Assistant Director is someone who can walk into a classroom and immediately notice what is right, what needs attention, and what needs to be corrected.

You should be:

Strong and confident with childcare licensing and compliance Detail-oriented and highly organized Comfortable maintaining staff and child files Proactive rather than waiting for someone to point out a problem Comfortable coaching and holding employees accountable Able to balance compliance and expectations with a positive leadership style Dependable and flexible A strong communicator with staff and families Comfortable stepping into classrooms and helping wherever needed Someone who takes ownership and follows through Minimum Qualifications At least 1 year of previous ECE administrative/management experience —

REQUIRED

Previous experience working in a licensed childcare program Strong childcare licensing/compliance knowledge —

REQUIRED

Ability to meet all state-required background check and training requirements Valid driver's license and ability to meet company requirements for transporting children Why Little Buckeye? We're not looking for someone who wants to spend the entire day behind a desk. We want a leader who knows the children, knows the teachers, connects with families, understands compliance, and knows what's happening throughout the school. Some days you'll be reviewing files or completing classroom walkthroughs. Other days you'll be helping a teacher, welcoming a new family, jumping on a bus run, planning something fun, or stepping into a classroom. We work hard. We support each other. We have fun. And we take caring for our children seriously. If you're an experienced ECE administrator who loves creating a fun environment while keeping a school organized, compliant, and licensing-ready, we would love to meet you! Apply today and come grow with Little Buckeye Learning Center! Little Buckeye Learning Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Pay:

$20.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Paid time off Professional development assistance Retirement plan Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person