Assistant Director
Full Time • Plainfield
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Company parties
- Employee discounts
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Training & development
About Us
Step One Academy is a bilingual daycare center dedicated to creating a nurturing, educational, and engaging environment for children while building strong partnerships with families. We are committed to supporting both our staff and the community as we continue to grow, innovate, and expand our programs.
Position Summary
We are seeking a passionate, organized, and forward-thinking Assistant Director to join our leadership team. This individual will support the daily operations of the daycare, serve as the Program Supervisor, and play a key role in staff development, curriculum implementation, and family engagement. The ideal candidate is someone with strong leadership skills who is eager to grow into a future Director role.
Key Responsibilities
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Program Oversight:
- Assist with daily operations, scheduling, licensing compliance, and staff supervision.
- Support teachers with the transition and ongoing use of the Creative Curriculum.
- Ensure classrooms meet state and GrowNJKids quality standards.
- Assist with daily operations, scheduling, licensing compliance, and staff supervision.
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Staff Development:
- Mentor and support teachers in implementing best practices.
- Assist in professional development planning, training, and classroom observations.
- Mentor and support teachers in implementing best practices.
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Family & Community Engagement:
- Build positive, proactive relationships with parents through communication, outreach, and involvement opportunities.
- Lead community outreach efforts to strengthen Step One Academy’s presence in the neighborhood.
- Assist in organizing family events, workshops, and celebrations.
- Build positive, proactive relationships with parents through communication, outreach, and involvement opportunities.
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Fundraising & Growth Initiatives:
- Help design and execute initiatives to raise funds for student scholarships, trips, events, and enrichment programs.
- Collaborate with leadership to develop new ideas that support long-term growth and sustainability.
- Help design and execute initiatives to raise funds for student scholarships, trips, events, and enrichment programs.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related field (preferred).
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in early childhood education and/or childcare administration.
- Strong understanding of child care licensing regulations and early learning standards.
- Leadership experience with staff, families, or community organizations.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Bilingual in English & Spanish strongly preferred.
Why Join Us?
- Opportunity for advancement with hands-on training and mentorship.
- Supportive, team-oriented work culture.
- Chance to make a meaningful impact on children, families, and the wider community.
- Competitive pay and benefits.
Compensation: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour
Step One Academy is a provider of early childhood education for infants, toddlers, and preschools. Our learning facility offers well-structured daycare in Plainfield, New Jersey, where parents have entrusted us with the care, safety, and instruction of their active little kids.
Our establishment provides experiences that allow students to build a good self-image to see/themselves as a person of worth. Our teachers are positive role models for children within an environment of love, trust and patience, and understanding. They provide enrichment through group participation, stimulation, exposure to the arts, and a variety of community resources and activities.
Our children are exposed to a learning environment in which teachers maintain a consistent, loving discipline and healthy conditions for personal growth.
As educators, we are honored to be given that responsibility and trust. To the best of our ability, we shall provide developmentally appropriate care and comprehensive learning programs for our students.
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