🌟 Now Hiring: Assistant Director – Child Care Center (Oakland, TN)
Cornerstone Learning Center – Oakland is looking for a passionate, self-motivated, and energetic Assistant Director to join our leadership team! If you're a dedicated early childhood education professional with experience as a Lead Teacher and a heart for helping children thrive, we’d love to meet you.
💼 Position Details
- Title: Assistant Director
- Location: Oakland, TN
- Schedule: Monday – Friday (varying shifts based on center needs)
- Compensation: $17 – $19 per hour (based on education and experience)
✅ Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required
- CDA or Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field
- Previous experience working in a licensed childcare facility as a Lead Teacher
- Managerial or supervisory experience in a childcare setting strongly preferred
- Strong knowledge of state licensing regulations and early childhood best practices
👶 Key Responsibilities
- Support the Center Director in daily operations and center management
- Assist in developing and implementing programs that support child growth and staff development
- Conduct enrollment activities, including family tours and marketing efforts
- Ensure state and company licensing compliance through regular checks
- Guide teaching staff in curriculum development and classroom organization
- Foster strong, professional relationships with families and staff
- Physically able to engage with children, including lifting (up to 40 lbs), walking, sitting, running, and using stairs
🌈 What We Offer
- Competitive hourly pay
- Paid training and professional development opportunities
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with employer match
- Childcare discounts for employees
- Fun, supportive, and team-oriented workplace
- Company swag and regular staff appreciation
- Open-door policy and a family-like atmosphere
🔍 Our Hiring Process
- Resume review
- 30-minute phone screen with recruiter
- 60-minute on-site interview with Center Director
- 45–60-minute virtual interview with Regional Director
- Offer
💬 Apply Today!
If you have a positive attitude, enjoy working with children, and want to be part of a professional and fun environment, we invite you to apply now!
Cornerstone Learning Center – Oakland is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Discrimination of any kind is not tolerated.
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Skills Required
- High school diploma or GED
- CDA or Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field
- Previous experience working as a Lead Teacher in a licensed childcare facility
- Managerial or supervisory experience in a childcare setting
- Strong knowledge of state licensing regulations and early childhood best practices
- Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and perform physical activities including walking, sitting, running, and using stairs
What We Do
Rockbrook Montessori Academy is an early-childhood school in Irving, Texas, serving children from six weeks through five years. It provides Montessori-based education in a prepared environment built around hands-on activities, child-led exploration, self-paced learning, and caring guidance. Its Montessori-trained educators aim to nurture children’s intellectual, emotional, social, and physical development while fostering independence, curiosity, confidence, and a lifelong love of learning.
