Over The Rainbow Child Development Center is seeking an experienced and dynamic Assistant Director to help lead our program with excellence, integrity, and heart.
We have been proudly serving families in our community for over 35 years, and we are committed to providing exceptional early childhood education in a nurturing, structured, and joyful environment.
This leadership role is ideal for a strategic thinker who thrives in classrooms, leads with confidence, ensures operational discipline, and builds a strong professional culture rooted in accountability and growth.
Position Overview
The Assistant Director plays a critical leadership role in instructional excellence, staff development, curriculum implementation, and regulatory compliance. This position supports the Director in overall program management while directly impacting teaching quality, classroom performance, and team culture.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and coach teaching staff through structured classroom observations, actionable feedback, and individualized mentoring
Oversee and ensure strong implementation of The Creative Curriculum
Train and onboard new staff members with clarity, consistency, and high standards
Design and implement ongoing professional development plans
Monitor lesson plan quality, classroom environments, and child development outcomes
Promote developmentally appropriate practice across all age groups
Support the Director in overall program management
Assist in overseeing and coordinating daily operations to ensure efficiency and excellence
Ensure full compliance with licensing regulations and all state requirements
Maintain and elevate program quality standards across classrooms and administrative systems
Foster a high-expectation, positive, and accountable professional culture
Benefits
Competitive wage
Paid PTO, holidays and birthday
Paid professional development
Health Insurance
Simple IRA retirement program
Company swag
Meals and snacks
Team Bonding events