Job Title: Assistant Director

Garden Gate Child Development Center, Featherstone Lane Oak Bluffs

The mission of Garden Gate Child Development Center is to fully support the development of each child, to hold up each child in order that they learn to love and value themselves, to stand up for what’s right and fair, and to be a source of good in the world, to ensure their successes as both students and citizens of our community. 

Full-Time/Year Round Position

We are seeking a dedicated and organized Assistant Director beginning July 1st 2025 to support both the administrative and educational functions of our Early Childhood Program. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys balancing administrative work with hands-on engagement in the classroom.

Administrative Duties:

• Assist with daily operations of the school, ensuring a smooth and efficient environment.

• Handle basic office tasks such as data entry, scheduling, record-keeping, and communication                

with families.

• Maintain accurate student records and assist with enrollment processes.

• Support the Director in implementing school policies and procedures.

• Assist with organizing events, parent communications, and staff scheduling.

Classroom Responsibilities:

• Work with toddlers, preschoolers and kindergarteners, supporting teachers in daily activities.

• Foster a nurturing and creative learning environment that aligns with our art-based curriculum.

• Assist in classroom setup and maintenance, and facilitating engaging activities.

• Supervise and support children in their learning, play, and social interactions.

Qualifications:

• Experience in administrative roles, preferably in an educational or childcare setting.

• Experience working with young children.

• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.

• Comfortable with basic computer tasks and data entry.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Desire to support early childhood education and creativity in learning.

Preferred Qualifications (Not Required):

• Familiarity with play-based and/or art-based learning approaches in a classroom setting.

• Experience in a leadership or supervisory role in an educational setting; EEC Director I or II Certification preferred.

Compensation Information:

• The Assistant Director position’s pay is 30.00 - 34.00/hr; actual salary will reflect level of experience and qualifications relative to position requirements.

• 4 or 5 day work week available. Hours: 8:00-3:00, Monday through Friday.

• Paid Vacation: Full Year - 7 weeks during school closures.

• All Federal Holiday paid. 

• Personnel days: School Year - 7 paid days, Summer - 3 paid days

• IRA with matching employer contributions.

• Paid training and continuing education opportunities.

• Staff child tuition subsidy.

If you are a motivated, warm, creative and organized individual who enjoys both administrative work and hands-on teaching, we would love to hear from you!

To Apply: Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and interest in the role to gardengatecdc@hotmail.com

It is the policy of the Garden Gate Child Development Center, Inc. to ensure that the employment practices of Garden Gate Child Development Center, Inc. are to recruit, hire and promote qualified employees without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, veteran’s status, sexual orientation or any other legally protected status. We strongly encourage candidates from historically underrepresented groups to apply.