Early Childhood Assistant Director

Child Care Assistant Director (Palo Alto, CA) Step into a leadership role as a Childcare Assistant Director at Stanford West in Palo Alto, CA, where your positive influence and motivational skills will help shape the success of our early childhood center. Support the Center Director with daily operations, ensuring everything runs smoothly and in accordance with our high standards and guidelines. From administration and educational programming to mentoring teachers and welcoming new families, your work will make a lasting difference in the lives of children, families, and your team. Responsibilities Uphold our mission, culture, and values to ensure an inclusive environment and strong relationships with families, staff, and clients Monitor program quality, ensuring children’s learning is documented and visible Ensure compliance with licensing and accreditation standards, health and safety protocols, and company policies Qualifications Associate degree or higher in early childhood education, education, or child development related field is required; bachelor’s degree is preferred At least two years of leadership experience in high-quality child care, daycare, or preschool settings is required Strong understanding of center quality, compliance, health, safety, and licensing standards is required Must pass required state and company background checks and meet state and company minimum education and experience requirements Physical Requirements This leadership role requires work in person in an early education/preschool child care center to provide center supervision, curriculum delivery, business management, and customer and client services. The role is a mixture of office/computer/phone-based work, in-person supervision of care delivery and employees, family interactions, and the ability to temporarily serve as a supervising caregiver as needed. Compensation The annual starting salary for this position is between $74,000-92,500 annually. Compensation offers within this range will depend on experience, education, and other relevant factors. This position is also eligible for a $2,000 hiring incentive. Benefits Medical, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) retirement plan Life insurance Long-term and short-term disability insurance Career development opportunities and free college degrees for your teachers through the Horizons CDA & Degree Program Bright Horizons provides equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and does not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law. Bright Horizons complies with the laws and regulations described in the following federal government resources: Know Your Rights, Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA). #J-18808-Ljbffr