Assistant Center Director - Exeter Center

Job Description

Job Description

About This Role

The Assistant Center Director supports the Center Director in overseeing the daily operations of the center, ensuring a safe, engaging, and developmentally appropriate environment for children and families. This role is responsible for managing enrollment, budgets, family communication, and program operations while upholding licensing standards and organizational values. The Assistant Center Director acts as a resource to staff and families, supporting positive relationships and high-quality early education.

Program & Classroom Operations

• Maintain class budgets and oversee ordering processes for all classrooms.
• Ensure classrooms are safe, organized, and stocked with necessary supplies.
• Manage student allergies and ensure all health and safety protocols are followed.
• Ensure all accidents, incidents, and illnesses are appropriately documented.
• Directly supervises Senior Education Lead to ensure age-appropriate curriculum is consistently implemented

Enrollment & Family Engagement

• Manage the enrollment process, including maintaining and communicating with the waitlist. Recruits and onboards new families, reporting on enrollment numbers as needed
• Conduct family tours and oversee onboarding for new families.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date student health records.
• Serve as the lead in conflict resolution with families and address concerns between parents and teachers.
• Serves as the primary point of contact for families for all enrollment and curriculum questions
• Manage special events

Leadership & Staff Support

• Assist the Center Director with staff onboarding and orientation as needed.
• Participate in staff meetings and contribute to a positive, collaborative team culture.
• Help identify professional development opportunities for staff in partnership with the Center Director.
• Support licensing compliance in collaboration with the Center Director.
• Assist with preparing board reports alongside Center Director.

Facilities & Compliance

• Monitor facility concerns and escalate issues as needed to ensure safe environments.
• Help maintain compliance with all licensing requirements and organizational policies.

• Associate’s degree in early childhood education or related field and a minimum of 4 years of classroom teaching experience in a childcare setting, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to safely and successfully perform essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA & other federal, state & local standards - including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards
• Ability to maintain reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA & other federal, state and local standards
• Compliance with all personnel policies

• Experience working with children
• First Aid and CPR
• Knowledge of Procare
• Financial acumen: Ability to manage the center budget and ensure income and costs are tracked and reported appropriately.
• Organizational skills: Strong ability to multitask, manage multiple priorities, and maintain meticulous records.
• Communication and interpersonal skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact effectively with children, parents, and staff.
• Attention to detail: Maintain the quality and accuracy of administrative work including financial reporting, tracking student paperwork, and ensuring safety protocols are followed.
• Conflict management and problem solving: The capacity to manage disagreements, de-escalate tense situations, and facilitate respectful dialogue.

Full Time Employees

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Child Care Discount
• Professional Development
• Affordable Medical, Dental, & Vision are available on the 1st of the month after your first 30 days of employment.
• Employer paid Short Term Disability & Life Insurance.
• Vacation and Sick Time earned on the 1st of the month after your first 30 days of employment.
• 403(b) Retirement Plan for all employees that work 20+ hours a week.
• Discounts on childcare tuition rates (based on availability)
• Enjoy 8 paid holidays a year
• Staff Appreciation Weeks - a fun filled week of celebration our staff!
• 3 Program Development Days
• Access to Educational Grants
• SELA discounts on auto, electricity, phone, fuel, etc.

All Employees

• Employees who work 15+ hours accrue vacation and sick time, starting 1st of the month after your first 30 days of employment.
• Enjoy 8 paid holidays a year if scheduled to work on the day the holiday falls!
• Staff Appreciation Weeks - a fun filled week of celebrating our staff!
• 3 Program Development Days
• Fun & Family like atmosphere
• Access to Educational Grants
• Half hour paid lunch (if working over 6 hours)
• SELA discounts on auto, electricity, phone, fuel etc.

Great Bay Kids is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing quality early childhood education and school age enrichment programs for children. Our early education facilities are located in Exeter and Portsmouth, NH with school age programs offered in Exeter and Portsmouth (Summer only).