Assistant Director

Join The Learning Center as an Assistant Director and become a key leader in one of Hamden's most respected early childhood education programs. For more than 10 years, The Learning Center has provided high-quality early childhood education to children and families throughout Hamden.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Company parties
• Employee discounts
• Paid time off
• Signing bonus
• Training & development
• Tuition assistance

Assistant Director


The Learning Center | Hamden, CT

About the Role

Join The Learning Center as an Assistant Director and become a key leader in one of Hamden's most respected early childhood education programs. This role is ideal for a hands-on leader who can successfully balance administration, compliance, staff supervision, and classroom support.

As a NAEYC-recognized program working toward accreditation, we are seeking a highly organized, motivated professional who can help maintain exceptional standards while supporting children, families, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director in managing daily center operations.
  
  
• Oversee classroom quality, staffing, schedules, and ratio compliance.
  
  
• Serve as acting Director when needed.
  
  
• Supervise, mentor, and support teaching staff.
  
  
• Assist with hiring, onboarding, orientation, and staff development.
  
  
• Step into classrooms as needed to maintain ratios and continuity of care.
  
  
• Support curriculum implementation and developmentally appropriate practices.
  
  
• Monitor child progress and classroom environments.
  
  
• Maintain child, family, and staff records.
  
  
• Ensure compliance with Connecticut OEC regulations, licensing requirements, and NAEYC standards.
  
  
• Manage attendance records, incident reports, health documentation, and other required paperwork.
  
  
• Support enrollment, parent communication, and family engagement.
  
  
• Build positive relationships with children, families, staff, and community partners.
  
  
• Assist with accreditation preparation, audits, inspections, and quality improvement initiatives.
  
  

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education, Education, Child Development, Human Services, Business Management, or a related field.
  
  
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a licensed childcare center.
  
  
• Minimum of 1 year of leadership, supervisory, or administrative experience.
  
  
• Strong knowledge of Connecticut childcare regulations and licensing requirements.
  
  
• Experience managing paperwork, compliance, and staff supervision.
  
  
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
  
  
• Ability to effectively lead staff while maintaining positive relationships with families and children.
  
  
• CPR, First Aid, and Medication Administration Certification (or ability to obtain).
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Education, Educational Leadership, Business Management, or related field.
  
  
• Experience with NAEYC Accreditation standards and processes.
  
  
• Experience supervising multiple classrooms and managing center operations.
  
  
• CDA or advanced early childhood credentials.
  
  

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate is:

• A strong leader who leads by example.
  
  
• Comfortable running both the floor and administrative operations.
  
  
• Highly organized and detail-oriented.
  
  
• Able to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
  
  
• Passionate about early childhood education and continuous improvement.
  
  
• Professional, dependable, and solution-focused.
  
  
• Committed to maintaining high-quality standards and supporting accreditation efforts.
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About Us

For more than 10 years, The Learning Center has provided high-quality early childhood education to children and families throughout Hamden. Our family-centered approach, commitment to excellence, and focus on professional growth have made us a trusted community resource.

We believe great programs are built by great teams. If you are passionate about leadership, education, and making a difference in the lives of children and families, we encourage you to apply.

Join our team and help shape the future of early childhood education.