Childcare Center Assistant Director

Job Title: Walnut Ridge Assistant Director

Job Status: Full time

Reports To: Walnut Ridge Director

Purpose: The Childcare Assistant Director works alongside the Director to oversee staff, curriculum implementation, and day-to-day operations. This role helps maintain a safe, nurturing, and educational environment for children while supporting families and staff.

Responsibilities:

• Work with the Director to maintain a growing child care center for children birth through 12 years of age
• Implement policy, procedures, and goals to support continued compliance with the State of Michigan licensing standards and quality childcare
• Direct school age Summer Camp as outlined by the Out of School Time Grant (June through September)
• Help manage day-to-day childcare center operations, including teaching as needed
• Create and execute special events, including theme days and family activities
• Provide administrative assistance to the Director, including organizing paperwork, CDC billing, staff schedule, and procedures
• Help recruit, train, and maintain staff
• Assist in providing coaching, mentoring, and training to staff
• Address parent concerns and ensure high customer satisfaction
• Maintain supply inventory and purchasing
• Operate as the person in charge in the absence of the Director

Requirements:

• Complete a comprehensive background check through the Child Care Background Check (CCBC) system
• Minimum 2 years of experience working in a licensed child care facility
• Working knowledge of the State of Michigan Child Care Regulations
• Experience with organization, parent communication, and staff leadership, or a strong desire to learn
• Experience working with and implementing staff training through MiRegistry preferred

Employment Package

• Start Date: ASAP
• Hour and hourly wage: $20-$23
• Vacation: 1 week after 6 months of employment, 2 weeks at 1 year of employment, with 1 week added each subsequent year up to 4 weeks
• Work Schedule: varies based on the needs at Walnut Ridge

Pay: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Work Location: In person