Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Company parties
Competitive salary
Employee discounts
Flexible schedule
Free food & snacks
Free uniforms
Paid time off
Training & development
Discovery Point Hamilton Mill is seeking an experienced, dependable, and highly organized Assistant Director to join our management team.
This is a front-office management position, not an entry-level childcare position. The ideal candidate must have strong childcare leadership experience and be comfortable managing staff, families, compliance requirements, and daily center operations.
Minimum Qualifications
3+ years of childcare front-office or management experience REQUIRED
Previous experience as an Assistant Director, Director, Center Manager, or similar childcare leadership position
Quality Rated experience REQUIRED
CACFP experience REQUIRED
Strong experience with childcare compliance, documentation, and paperwork
Knowledge of Georgia childcare licensing rules and regulations
Experience maintaining organized records for inspections, audits, Quality Rated, and CACFP
Strong computer and administrative skills
Excellent communication skills with parents, teachers, and management
Ability to supervise employees and hold staff accountable
Must be dependable, professional, organized, and able to multitask in a busy childcare environment
Key Responsibilities
The Assistant Director will work closely with center leadership to manage daily operations, including:
Oversee daily center operations and classroom coverage
Regularly walk through classrooms to monitor ratios, supervision, teacher performance, and compliance
Maintain accurate classroom counts and staffing information
Monitor the center for compliance with Georgia DECAL licensing requirements and Quality Rated standards
Assist with Quality Rated preparation, documentation, and ongoing compliance
Manage and maintain CACFP records and required paperwork
Review documentation for accuracy and ensure required records are completed on time
Assist with staff scheduling, attendance, call-outs, and classroom coverage
Monitor employee performance and address concerns promptly
Communicate professionally with parents regarding questions, concerns, policies, and incidents
Respond to parent emails, phone calls, and tour requests in a timely manner
Assist with enrollment, tours, and new-family onboarding
Assist with tuition accounts, billing, and Procare
Review Procare messages, photos, reports, and parent communications
Ensure accident/incident reports are completed correctly and parents are notified appropriately
Help prepare the center for licensing visits, Quality Rated observations, and CACFP reviews
Maintain organized employee, child, compliance, and program records
Support GA Pre-K operations and documentation as needed
Ensure the center maintains a professional, clean, organized, and welcoming environment
Who We Are Looking For
We are looking for someone who is comfortable being an active manager, not someone who remains at the front desk all day.
The right candidate should be able to walk into the building and quickly understand:
How many children are in each classroom
Whether classrooms are within ratio
Which teachers are working and where they are assigned
Whether classrooms are following licensing and Quality Rated expectations
What paperwork or compliance items need attention
Which parent, staffing, or operational issues need immediate follow-up
This position requires someone who can see a problem, take ownership, and follow through without needing constant direction.
Experience Requirements
Childcare Management: 3+ years – REQUIRED Quality Rated: REQUIRED CACFP: REQUIRED Childcare paperwork/compliance: REQUIRED Front-office childcare management: REQUIRED
Candidates who do not have childcare management experience, Quality Rated experience, and CACFP experience will not be considered.
Location: Discovery Point Hamilton Mill 2380 Hamilton Mill Pkwy Dacula, GA 30019