Assistant Director

Fayetteville

**Summary** Chroma Early Learning Academy is seeking an experienced and motivated Childcare Center Assistant Director to lead daily operations, support and develop staff, and maintain a high-quality learning environment. This role oversees licensing compliance with Georgia Bright from the Start, drives enrollment growth, and builds strong relationships with families and the community. The ideal candidate is a hands-on, organized leader with a passion for early childhood education and a commitment to excellence in both care and program quality. **Duties** **Role Responsibilities:** PEOPLE LEADERSHIP * Identifies, schedules and interviews teacher candidates; Builds networks of external future talent * Conducts classroom observations, evaluations, and provides feedback that motivates and encourages learning. * Manages team to ensure TLE curriculum is executed in alignment with brand standards; * Uses a growth mindset to train, coach and develop for the future * Listens objectively to employee concerns and plans a recommended course of action * Builds and communicates weekly schedules * Daily management of classroom ratios * Manages new hire paperwork and all employee files in compliance with state licensing regulations * Builds and communicates center schedules to ensure appropriate ratios are always intact and labor is effectively managed to budget * Ensures that all teachers have trainings that are in compliance with State and TLE requirements CUSTOMER FOCUS * Leads tours and enrolls with prospective families, highlighting key features and points of difference of our curriculum, teacher tenure/quality, etc. * Regularly communicates with families regarding student progress and concerns * Executes "parent pleasers" * Execution of our Show and Tell App for family communication * Regularly audits and maintains all records and files for students and teachers * Ensures the physical environment and health/safety standards are full compliance with local and state licensing regulations * Manages relationships with state licensors and conducts center evaluations * Responsible for accident/incident reporting * Medication management * Conducts monthly emergency safety drills * Manages new customer administration and files in compliance with state licensing regulations * Familiar with other financial administrative functions including, but not limited to budgets, P\&L statement and Labor percentage **Requirements** * Two or more years of center leadership/management experience highly preferred. At least one year of center leadership/management experience required. * Professional teaching experience with infants to preschool children highly preferred * Bachelor's degree in ECE or related field highly preferred * Strong knowledge of state licensing rules and regulations * CPR and First Aide Certification highly preferred * Must meet state specific guidelines * Exceptional professional conduct * Excellent organizational and leadership skills * Strong customer service and communication skills * Ability to multi-task with attention to details * Enthusiastic and adaptable, work well under pressure **Benefits** * Vacation Pay Sick Pay Flexible schedule Professional development assistance **About Us**Our Company is based out of Alpharetta, GA operating 18 Childcare Centers around Metro Atlanta