Assistant Center Director

Job Description

Job Description

GenerationEd

Job title  

Assistant Center Director

Programs 

Head Start/Early Head Start

Reports to  

Center Director

FLSA Status

Exempt

Last Updated

March 2026

General Description 

The Assistant Director supports the Center Director in overseeing the daily operations of a Head Start Learning Center. This role ensures high-quality program implementation, compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, and the creation of a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate environment for children. The Assistant Director provides leadership and guidance to staff, supports family engagement, and assists in managing center operations to achieve program goals and outcomes.

Required Competencies 

All GenerationEd Employees

• Reliability/Dependability

• Problem Solving

• Customer Service

• Teamwork 

and Collaboration

• Integrity
• Effective Communication

• Initiative and Growth

• Qualityand Timeliness of work

Role Specific

• Regulatory Compliance
• Quality of Programs
• Administration
• Center Operations Leadership 

Leadership

• Performance

Management and Accountability

• Team Development

• Leadership

• Cost Consciousness 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

1. Program

• Ensure implementation in all classrooms of a developmentallyappropriate curriculumas described by NAEYC and a culturally relevant curriculum as described by the ACF Principles ofMultiCulturalprogramming ;
• Ensure that curriculum integrates all components into the classroom activities andenvironment;
• Maintain a physical environment that conforms to governmental and agency standards of safety and cleanliness, is conducive tooptimalgrowth and development of the children who attend the center, and meets state licensingstandards;
• Integrate all components into the program by working closely withcomponentcoordinators in implementing the program and deliveringservices;
• Coordinate the delivery of services with theappropriate componentcoordinator ;
• Annually hold an orientation event which will thoroughly orient parents to center and provide information on activities for use athome;
• Provide information to parentsregardingeducational programs and other program activities and parent information area in thecenter;
• Perform any other job-related tasks as assigned.