Co-Director / Assistant Director

Job Description

Job Description

About This Role

Precious Time Child Development Centers is looking for a  dynamic, passionate, and dedicated leader who has a genuine love for children and a strong commitment to making a difference. We are seeking an exceptional  Co-Director / Assistant Director to join our innovative and caring leadership team.

For more than 20 years , Precious Time has had the privilege of serving children and families in our community, including through our longstanding partnership with  HCA hospitals . We are also proud to be one of the few childcare centers in our community offering an  Inclusion Program , supporting children with diverse needs and abilities.

Our philosophy is simple:

Your Child. Our Purpose.

Job Type: Full-time

Position Overview

The Co-Director / Assistant Director plays an essential leadership role in the successful day-to-day operation of the center. This individual works closely with the Center Director and leadership team to ensure that our children receive exceptional care, our teachers are supported and developed, our families feel valued, and our center consistently maintains the highest standards of quality and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

The Co-Director / Assistant Director will assist with overseeing and managing:

• Daily center operations and classroom activities
• Staff supervision, coaching, training, and professional development
• Staff scheduling and maintaining appropriate classroom coverage and ratios
• Curriculum planning and implementation
• Orientation and onboarding of new employees
• Student enrollment and family onboarding
• Classroom observations and supervision of instructional quality
• Maintaining positive, professional relationships with parents, children, and staff
• Maintaining accurate records and required documentation
• Ensuring the center remains in 100% compliance with Virginia licensing requirements and state standards at all times
• Supporting a safe, nurturing, organized, inclusive, and positive environment throughout the center
• Assisting the Center Director with additional operational and leadership responsibilities as needed

Minimum Qualifications

The ideal candidate should possess:

• An early childhood professional credential, such as a  Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential , certification in Early Childhood Education, or a  Bachelor's degree in Education, Early Childhood Education, or a related field
• At least 2 hours of management or leadership training
• At least  two years of experience in a supervisory or leadership role
• At least  two years of experience as a classroom teacher
• Strong leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
• A genuine passion for working with children, families, and early childhood educators
• The ability to lead by example and contribute to a positive, supportive team culture
• A commitment to inclusion and meeting the individual needs of every child
• The ability and qualifications necessary to  drive the center's childcare van

We are looking for more than someone to simply fill a position. We want a leader who is  energetic, dependable, compassionate, organized, solution-oriented, and excited to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children, families, and teachers.

If you are passionate about early childhood education and are looking for an opportunity to grow, lead, and become an important part of a team that truly cares about its mission,  we would love to hear from you.

• Dental Insurance
• Dental insurance
• Paid time off