Assistant Director / Early Childhood Leadership Opportunity

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Bonus based on performance Competitive salary Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Training & development Vision insurance Wellness resources Little Beginnings Child Development Center is seeking an experienced early childhood leader to join our administrative team. As our center prepares for an exciting leadership transition, we are looking for a collaborative, organized, and passionate professional who is committed to providing exceptional care and education while supporting children, families, and teachers. This is a unique opportunity to become part of a well-established, nonprofit early childhood program serving children from infancy through preschool. The successful candidate will work closely with the Executive Director and leadership team to support daily operations, staff development, licensing compliance, family engagement, and program excellence. What We're Looking For We're seeking someone who: Has a passion for early childhood education and leadership Builds strong relationships with children, families, and staff Thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment Leads with professionalism, flexibility, and compassion Is committed to continuous improvement and high-quality programming Preferred Qualifications Associate's Degree (minimum) in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field Bachelor's Degree preferred 2-5 years of leadership or administrative experience in a licensed child care center Classroom teaching experience with children birth through age five Knowledge of Virginia Child Care Licensing Regulations Experience with HighScope Curriculum Experience implementing Conscious Discipline Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills Position Highlights Full-time salaried leadership position Approximately 45-hour work week Opportunity to mentor and coach teaching staff Family engagement and enrollment support Operational and administrative leadership Professional development opportunities Collaborative leadership team Mission-driven nonprofit organization Compensation Competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. Interested? If you're an experienced early childhood leader looking to make a lasting impact in a supportive and collaborative environment, we'd love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter describing your leadership philosophy and experience in early childhood education. Each center is independently owned and operated. Your application will go directly to the center, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of each center. All inquiries about employment at these schools should be made directly to the center location, and not to Grow Your Center Corporate.