Assistant Director / Early Childhood Leadership Opportunity

Little Beginnings Child Development Center

Assistant Director / Early Childhood Leadership Opportunity

Arlington, VA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    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.

    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.