Assistant Director / Early Childhood Leadership Opportunity

Little Beginnings Child Development Center

  • Arlington, Virginia
  • 30+ days ago

    Highlights

    Founded in 1986 by a group of passionate parents who wanted something more meaningful than traditional daycare, Little Beginnings is a non-profit, year-round, full-day parent cooperative childcare center in the heart of Arlington. Our inclusive environment serves children from 3 months to 5 years old and offers integrated classrooms that support children with and without disabilities, thanks to our partnership with Arlington Public Schools’ Preschool Integrated Program.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationArlington, Virginia
    Websitehttps://www.littlebeginnings.org

    Description

    Benefits:
    • 401(k)
    • 401(k) matching
    • Bonus based on performance
    • Competitive salary
    • Dental insurance
    • Health insurance
    • Paid time off
    • Training & development
    • Vision insurance
    • Wellness resources


    Little Beginnings Child Development Center is seeking an experienced early childhood leader to join our administrative team. As our center prepares for an exciting leadership transition, we are looking for a collaborative, organized, and passionate professional who is committed to providing exceptional care and education while supporting children, families, and teachers.

    This is a unique opportunity to become part of a well-established, nonprofit early childhood program serving children from infancy through preschool. The successful candidate will work closely with the Executive Director and leadership team to support daily operations, staff development, licensing compliance, family engagement, and program excellence.

    What We're Looking For

    We're seeking someone who:

    • Has a passion for early childhood education and leadership
    • Builds strong relationships with children, families, and staff
    • Thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
    • Leads with professionalism, flexibility, and compassion
    • Is committed to continuous improvement and high-quality programming
    Preferred Qualifications

    • Associate's Degree (minimum) in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field
    • Bachelor's Degree preferred
    • 2–5 years of leadership or administrative experience in a licensed child care center
    • Classroom teaching experience with children birth through age five
    • Knowledge of Virginia Child Care Licensing Regulations
    • Experience with HighScope Curriculum
    • Experience implementing Conscious Discipline
    • Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills
    Position Highlights

    • Full-time salaried leadership position
    • Approximately 45-hour work week
    • Opportunity to mentor and coach teaching staff
    • Family engagement and enrollment support
    • Operational and administrative leadership
    • Professional development opportunities
    • Collaborative leadership team
    • Mission-driven nonprofit organization
    Compensation

    Competitive salary commensurate with education and experience.

    Interested?

    If you're an experienced early childhood leader looking to make a lasting impact in a supportive and collaborative environment, we'd love to hear from you.

    Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter describing your leadership philosophy and experience in early childhood education.
    Compensation: $68,000.00 - $78,000.00 per year




    Each center is independently owned and operated. Your application will go directly to the center, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of each center. All inquiries about employment at these schools should be made directly to the center location, and not to Grow Your Center Corporate.

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