Childcare Assistant Director

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Company parties
• Competitive salary
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Free food & snacks
• Free uniforms
• Paid time off
• Training & development

Discovery Point Hamilton Mill is seeking an experienced, dependable, and highly organized Assistant Director to join our management team.

This is a front-office management position , not an entry-level childcare position. The ideal candidate must have strong childcare leadership experience and be comfortable managing staff, families, compliance requirements, and daily center operations.

Minimum Qualifications

• 3+ years of childcare front-office or management experience REQUIRED
• Previous experience as an Assistant Director, Director, Center Manager, or similar childcare leadership position
• Quality Rated experience REQUIRED
• CACFP experience REQUIRED
• Strong experience with childcare compliance, documentation, and paperwork
• Knowledge of Georgia childcare licensing rules and regulations
• Experience maintaining organized records for inspections, audits, Quality Rated, and CACFP
• Strong computer and administrative skills
• Excellent communication skills with parents, teachers, and management
• Ability to supervise employees and hold staff accountable
• Must be dependable, professional, organized, and able to multitask in a busy childcare environment

Key Responsibilities

The Assistant Director will work closely with center leadership to manage daily operations, including:

• Oversee daily center operations and classroom coverage
• Regularly walk through classrooms to monitor ratios, supervision, teacher performance, and compliance
• Maintain accurate classroom counts and staffing information
• Monitor the center for compliance with Georgia DECAL licensing requirements and Quality Rated standards
• Assist with Quality Rated preparation, documentation, and ongoing compliance
• Manage and maintain CACFP records and required paperwork
• Review documentation for accuracy and ensure required records are completed on time
• Assist with staff scheduling, attendance, call-outs, and classroom coverage
• Monitor employee performance and address concerns promptly
• Communicate professionally with parents regarding questions, concerns, policies, and incidents
• Respond to parent emails, phone calls, and tour requests in a timely manner
• Assist with enrollment, tours, and new-family onboarding
• Assist with tuition accounts, billing, and Procare
• Review Procare messages, photos, reports, and parent communications
• Ensure accident/incident reports are completed correctly and parents are notified appropriately
• Help prepare the center for licensing visits, Quality Rated observations, and CACFP reviews
• Maintain organized employee, child, compliance, and program records
• Support GA Pre-K operations and documentation as needed
• Ensure the center maintains a professional, clean, organized, and welcoming environment

Who We Are Looking For

We are looking for someone who is comfortable being an active manager , not someone who remains at the front desk all day.

The right candidate should be able to walk into the building and quickly understand:

• How many children are in each classroom
• Whether classrooms are within ratio
• Which teachers are working and where they are assigned
• Whether classrooms are following licensing and Quality Rated expectations
• What paperwork or compliance items need attention
• Which parent, staffing, or operational issues need immediate follow-up

This position requires someone who can see a problem, take ownership, and follow through without needing constant direction.

Experience Requirements

Childcare Management: 3+ years – REQUIRED
Quality Rated: REQUIRED
CACFP: REQUIRED
Childcare paperwork/compliance: REQUIRED
Front-office childcare management: REQUIRED

Candidates who do not have childcare management experience, Quality Rated experience, and CACFP experience will not be considered.

Location: Discovery Point Hamilton Mill
2380 Hamilton Mill Pkwy
Dacula, GA 30019