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ECE Assistant Center Director - Hiring ImmediatelyLearning Jungle USA • Escondido, CA, United States
ECE Assistant Center Director - Hiring Immediately

ECE Assistant Center Director - Hiring Immediately

Learning Jungle USA • Escondido, CA, United States
12 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

ECE Assistant Center Director

$25-29 / hr Accrued Paid Time Off Paid Sick Time Paid Company Holidays Childcare Tuition Discount Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Employer Paid Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, and AD&D Additional Voluntary Insurance Plans 401k with 4% employer match Bi-Weekly pay periods Employee Referrals (earn money for each person you refer to work with us)! Development & Growth opportunities On-The-Job Training and Shadowing

Ignite Curiosity. Grow Potential. Lead with Purpose.

At Learning Jungle, we believe early childhood education is one of the most powerful investments in our future. As a global provider of high-quality educational childcare, we are dedicated to creating nurturing, engaging, and developmentally appropriate environments that support children in becoming confident, curious, and capable learners.

We are currently seeking a qualified and experienced Assistant Center Director to help lead one of our early learning centers in California. The Assistant Center Director supports the Center Director in the day-to-day operations of a licensed childcare facility in accordance with California's Community Care Licensing (CCL) Title 22 regulations, Learning Jungle policies, and high-quality early childhood education standards. This role provides leadership to staff, ensures licensing compliance, and helps create a nurturing, developmentally appropriate, and safe learning environment.

Key Responsibilities :

Licensing & Compliance

  • Assist in ensuring full compliance with Title 22 Division 12 regulations and other applicable laws.
  • Support maintenance of accurate staff and child files, ratios, and enrollment records.
  • Assist with coordination of Community Care Licensing inspections and follow-up as needed.
  • Help ensure proper reporting of incidents and adherence to mandated reporting laws.

Program Operations

  • Support the Center Director in overseeing daily center operations, including scheduling, classroom coverage, and parent communications.
  • Help implement curriculum consistent with Reggio-inspired practices and Learning Jungle standards.
  • Assist in the recruitment, onboarding, training, and evaluation of teaching staff.
  • Maintain a safe, clean, and inviting environment that supports children's learning and well-being.
  • Staff Supervision & Development

  • Provide coaching and support to teaching staff and act as a resource for classroom management and curriculum development.
  • Conduct regular classroom observations and provide feedback aligned with quality standards and developmental practices.
  • Step into a leadership role in the absence of the Center Director.
  • Family & Community Engagement

  • Foster strong relationships with families through regular communication, conflict resolution, and involvement in center events.
  • Assist in addressing parent concerns and maintaining a high standard of customer service.
  • Administrative Duties

  • Help track staff time, attendance, and PTO in coordination with HR and payroll systems.
  • Support the monitoring of center budgets and ordering of materials and supplies as needed.
  • Contribute to licensing reports, audits, and quality improvement plans.
  • Qualifications :

  • At least 18 years of age.
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Associate degree or higher in Early Childhood Education (ECE), Child Development, or a related field preferred.
  • Completion of at least 12 postsecondary semester units in ECE / CD, including :
  • Child Growth & Development

  • Child, Family & Community or Child & Family Relations
  • Program / Curriculum
  • At least 3 units in administration or staff relations, and
  • At least 2 years of experience in a licensed childcare center or comparable group childcare program.
  • Pediatric CPR / First Aid certification (or ability to obtain within 30 days).
  • Preferred :

  • Current Child Development Site Supervisor Permit (or higher) from the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
  • Knowledge of Title 5 programs, DRDP, and Quality Rating and Improvement Systems (QRIS) is a plus.
  • Physical Requirements :

  • Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
  • Capable of walking, standing, bending, squatting and kneeling for extended periods.
  • Able to move quickly to respond to children's needs and to ensure child safety.
  • Why Join Learning Jungle?

  • A leadership role with purposeshaping the experience of children, families, and educators
  • Competitive salary and benefits, including paid holidays and professional development support
  • A supportive and collaborative team environment
  • Opportunities for growth within a respected, global early education brand
  • Are you ready to lead a center where curiosity, community, and quality come first?

    Apply today and join Learning Jungle in helping young children thrive every step of the way.

    This job description is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with the position. Learning Jungle is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Learning Jungle is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact the HR Department at HR@learningjungle.com.

    An Automated Decision System (ADS) is employed in the assessment of applicants for the positions being recruited for in order to gauge the following pertinent qualifications or traits :

  • The candidates ability to perform the tasks in the available job role.
  • The candidate's self-rated skill proficiency.
  • The candidates fit for this job posting.
  • The use of AI technology, which may be considered an ADS, is used to converse with candidates, screen based on the positions criteria, and schedule interviews. The candidate may request an alternative selection process or accommodation if desired by emailing the employer directly using the email listed on the careers site.

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