Assistant Center Director

Assistant Center Director

Are you a socially conscious, dedicated individual who is committed to building a better future for children, families, and their communities? If so, join us as we support early childhood education programs across the country to create positive outcomes for the children and families served. The Assistant Center Director is responsible for utilizing management, monitoring, and instructional strategies to ensure both compliance and excellence among teaching staff. This position will serve as the operational lead for the center, providing guidance and support to his / her team to ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal licensing and standard regulations.

Why Acelero? Our mission is bold : To design and deliver research and evidence-based approaches to eliminate the gaps between young children's inherent potential and their achievement in school and life. With our partners, we accelerate child and family outcomes that honor all of the aspirations and cultures of the communities we serve. Our values : Data-Informed Learning; Transparent & Open Communication; Growth Mindset; Championing Equality; Caring Teams & Communities.

What You'll Do :

• Serves as an operational lead for the Center and Extended Day by providing ongoing support and direction.
• Ensures all staff and center functions are fully compliant with policies / procedures, including but not limited to effective practices in health and safety and compliance with Head Start Performance Standards, local and state licensing regulations, and overall center functioning.
• Works with teachers to implement program curriculum with fidelity and the child assessment system reliably, including understanding child outcomes data and using them to plan and individualize.
• Provides teachers with ongoing coaching and support for quality improvement in all aspects of their role and professional growth through regular observation and formal and informal feedback.
• Manages the full implementation of all aspects of our Acelero Learning methodology and system of recordkeeping, reporting, and ongoing monitoring and data entry.
• Facilitates collaboration and coordination within the education team and across service areas and initiatives, including ensuring full parent involvement in the program.
• Participates in assigned meetings, events, and training as required.
• Supervises assigned department personnel. Includes the following responsibilities, but are not limited to : hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating, and ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and the completion of all work performed by direct reports.
• Educates direct reports on all department and company policies and procedures.
• Meets with assigned staff regularly to identify and resolve problems, manage projects, track goals, and review work processes and procedures.
• Represents team and / or department at meetings, events, and training as required.

What You'll Bring :

How Much : This position pays $54,783 annually.

Why You'll Love Working with Us :

If you're ready to take on a challenge that matters and lead growth in a company where purpose and values drive every decision, apply now to join our team. Together, we'll help every child reach their fullest potential! Why Acelero Learning or Shine Early Learning? - Ability to make an impact in the lives of the children, families, and partners we serve - Career growth and professional development opportunities - Supportive working environment - Average of 5 weeks of paid time off during 1st year of employment - Comprehensive benefits, including 401K matching and 100% vesting program

We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a diverse and healthy work place.