Associate Center Director

Supports the leadership and daily operations of the center, ensuring the delivery of high-quality early childhood education and care services.

What You Will Do

Provide leadership, coaching, and support to teaching staff, assist with enrollment and family account needs, and help ensure compliance with DCF licensing regulations, NAEYC standards, and agency policies.

Why It Might Be a Fit

Supports program excellence, customer service, and a positive center culture that reflects the mission and values of Encompass.

Requirements

• Provide leadership and operational support to ensure delivery of high-quality early childhood education/care services.
• Partner with the Center Director to support staffing, employee engagement, professional development, and performance management efforts.
• Promote positive relationships with children, families, staff, and community partners while fostering a welcoming and inclusive center culture.
• Support the implementation of curriculum, assessment, and behavior guidance practices that align with HighScope, COR Advantage, Conscious Discipline, and agency standards.
• Assist in maintaining compliance with all applicable licensing, accreditation, funding, and regulatory requirements, including DCF, NAEYC, YoungStar, and USDA standards.
• Support center operations, enrollment, family engagement, customer service, and classroom quality initiatives to ensure positive outcomes for children and families.
• Assist with center staffing, scheduling, ratio management, and operational planning to ensure safe and effective program delivery.
• Support professional development, training programs, coaching efforts, and ongoing staff growth and retention.
• Assist with fiscal management activities, including enrollment monitoring, staffing patterns, budget awareness, payroll support, and resource stewardship.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure efficient center operations and effective communication.
• Participate in leadership teams, committees, agency initiatives, and community partnerships that support organizational goals and advocacy efforts.
• Foster a culture that reflects the Encompass mission, vision, and values while demonstrating professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality in all interactions.