Early Learning Center Assistant Director

Position Information

Working Title: Early Learning Center Assistant Director

Brief Position Overview The Assistant Director of the Early Learning Center supports the director in the daily administration and operation of the early learning center. This position assists with staff supervision, scheduling, reporting, classroom support, and compliance with licensing and program standards. The assistant director plays a key role in maintaining program quality, supporting staff, and ensuring a safe and positive environment for children and families.

Position Number: [Not Specified] Department: CTE Division: Health Sciences Appointment Type: Classified Contract Term: [Not Specified] Fiscal Year: Semester If other specify From date: [Not Specified] If other specify End date: [Not Specified] FLSA: [Not Specified] Union Affiliation: [Not Specified] FTE: 1.0 Benefits Eligible: Yes Compensation: Hourly Salary: Salary range of 20.00 to 21.60 hourly commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications. Contract Type: Classified Hourly If other please specify: [Not Specified] Recruitment Type: External

Position Details

General Statement The Assistant Director of the Early Learning Center supports the Director in the daily administration and operation of the center. This position assists with staff supervision, scheduling, reporting, classroom support, and compliance with licensing and program standards. The Assistant Director plays a key role in maintaining program quality, supporting staff, and ensuring a safe and positive environment for children and families.

This position typically demands flexibility within center operating hours of 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday; however, occasional evening or weekend hours for meetings, training, or facility planning may be required. Additionally, this role requires the ability to lift up to 30 pounds and to move throughout the facility as needed to support daily operations.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Assist the director with daily center operations and management.
2. Assist in center reporting, including Best Beginnings documentation, CACFP reporting, and other center administration.
3. Assist in classrooms as needed.
4. Support staff in developing & implementing professional development plans, encouraging ongoing professional learning, and compliance with required trainings.
5. Support program compliance with Montana child care licensing regulations, STARS to Quality standards, Early Head Start standards, and Child and Adult Care Food Programs, as well as others as applicable.
6. Ensure learning environments are safe, welcoming, developmentally appropriate, and well-maintained.

Required Qualifications - Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

1. Associates degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Family and Consumer Sciences, or a related field.
2. Qualification and annual registration as Level 4 or higher on the Practitioner Registry.
3. At least 2 years of leadership experience in a licensed early childhood setting.
4. Proof of required immunizations (e.g., Tdap, MMR).
5. Current Adult/Infant/Child CPR and First Aid Certification.

Preferred Qualifications - Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

1. Experience with CACFP, STARS to Quality, and EHS collaboration.
2. Knowledge of SmartCare, QuickBooks, Practitioner Registry, ECP, and CACFP systems.

The Successful Candidate Will

1. Possess strong written and verbal communication skills.
2. Be open to ideas from others and work collaboratively.
3. Possess a growth mindset and ability to adapt as the program evolves from planning to operation.
4. Show active involvement in the child care licensing process and collaboration with state agencies.
5. Have a commitment to high-quality, inclusive, developmentally appropriate early education practices.

Special Requirements Physical Demands: Requires the ability to lift up to 30 pounds and to move throughout the facility as needed to support daily operations. This position has supervisory duties: No

Posting Detail Information

Announcement Number: STAFF - VA - 2600018P Number of Vacancies: 1 Desired Start Date: [Not Specified] Position End Date if temporary: [Not Specified] Open Date: 05/15/2026 Close Date: Open until filled Yes: [Not Specified] Special Instructions Summary: [Not Specified] Quick Link for Internal Postings: https://jobs.gfcmsu.edu/postings/2493

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