Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Competitive salary
Dental insurance
Employee discounts
Health insurance
Paid time off
Training & development
Vision insurance
Tree of Life Early Learning Center is seeking an experienced and motivated Assistant Center Director to join our leadership team. We are looking for an early childhood professional who is passionate about high-quality education, teacher development, compliance, and creating a nurturing environment for children and families.
Our mission is “Love for God, Love for Children, Respect for One Another, and Ensuring Families the Best in Quality Childcare.”
Qualifications
Associate (AA/AAS) or Bachelor’s Degree (BA/BS) in Early Childhood Education strongly preferred
Must meet Maryland requirements for a child care center leadership position
Knowledge and experience with MSDE Accreditation is strongly preferred
Knowledge of Maryland OCC/COMAR child care regulations
Minimum 2–3 years of early childhood education experience
Previous leadership, supervisory, or administrative experience preferred
Experience with The Creative Curriculum and Maryland EXCELS is a plus
Strong organizational, communication, and documentation skills
Ability to coach, train, and provide accountability to teaching staff
Key Responsibilities
Support the Center Director with daily center operations and leadership
Help maintain MSDE Accreditation standards and documentation
Conduct classroom walkthroughs and monitor program quality
Support teachers with curriculum implementation, classroom environments, and developmentally appropriate practices
Assist with staff training, onboarding, coaching, and professional development
Monitor licensing compliance, classroom ratios, health and safety practices, and required documentation
Assist with staff scheduling and classroom coverage
Build positive relationships and communicate professionally with families
Support family events, conferences, tours, and other center activities
Help ensure Tree of Life maintains a safe, organized, professional, and high-quality learning environment
Who We’re Looking For
We are looking for someone who is organized, dependable, proactive, confident in leading staff, and knowledgeable about early childhood education standards. The ideal candidate understands that quality leadership means being visible in classrooms, supporting teachers, maintaining compliance, and continuously working toward excellence.
Candidates with an ECE degree and direct MSDE Accreditation experience are strongly encouraged to apply.