Assistant Director

Are you passionate about fostering a nurturing environment for children to thrive and learn? At Right Steps, we recognize the transformative power of education within our community. As a distinguished non-profit organization, we specialize in delivering top-tier early education across Tippecanoe (Lafayette, West Lafayette), Jasper (Rensselaer, Remington), and Newton (Goodland) Counties, operating seven licensed child care centers. We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Assistant Center Director to join our team at Goodland (Newton County) to work with the center director in coordinating and supervising daily operations as assigned. The assistant will collaboratively work to provide leadership and vision to the center and help ensure compliance with all internal and external quality assurance standards, including but not limited to licensing, accreditation, PTQ, and internal policies and procedures. Your main responsibilities will be: Support director in all their duties and effectively carry out assigned responsibilities Ensure consistent and smooth implementation of daily operational procedures Help facilitate clear and consistent communication between departments Foster and maintain positive relationships with employees and parents Assist in performance evaluations Ensure all work meets necessary compliance standards Serve as acting director in the absence of the director Family engagement Communicate with parents and families Child enrollment Assist in supervision, coaching, and development of staff Schedule: Full-time (full-year- 40 Hours per week), Monday- Friday, Dayshift Our ideal candidate is someone who genuinely loves working with children and possesses the following minimum qualifications and skills: Associate or bachelor's degree in early childhood education or a related field. Highly desirable: Child Development Associate (CDA) credential, A minimum of 6 months prior experience working with children in a childcare environment is highly valued. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with colleagues, parents, and children Patience, empathy, and understanding to meet the individual needs of each child Must have a valid driver’s license and meet auto insurance requirements What do we offer to all full-time employees? Industry-leading pay: 20-60% above the local market. 50% employee childcare discount at Right Steps centers. We want you and your family to be healthy! For that reason, we offer: Health Insurance (HDHP and Co-Pay plans available) Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance Short-term Disability Coverage Teladoc We want you feel supported in your mental health and personal growth with: Robust paid time off (PTO) with milestone increases Paid holidays Family medical leave 401k with up to 3% employer match Employee assistance program where you can access resources and information 24/7 on legal, nutrition, mental health, among others. Tuition assistance and Indiana T.E.A.C.H. Scholarship Employee recognition program If you are passionate about shaping the future through education, we invite you to join us on this meaningful journey at Right Steps.