Job Description

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

Are you a strong leader with a heart for children and a passion for excellence? We are seeking a dedicated, organized, and enthusiastic Assistant Director to help lead our early childhood education center in San Antonio.

This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, values teamwork, and is committed to supporting children, families, and staff with integrity and professionalism.

About the Role


The Assistant Director works closely with the Director to oversee daily operations, support teachers, maintain compliance, and ensure a safe, nurturing, and high-quality learning environment.

You will help lead with clarity, consistency, and kindness — setting the tone for a positive school culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Support daily center operations and classroom supervision
  
  
• Ensure licensing compliance and ratio standards are met
  
  
• Assist with staff scheduling, coaching, and performance support
  
  
• Conduct classroom walkthroughs and provide feedback
  
  
• Help manage enrollment, tours, and family communication
  
  
• Support curriculum implementation and classroom quality
  
  
• Maintain accurate records and required documentation
  
  
• Assist with hiring, onboarding, and staff training
  
  
• Step in as Director when needed
  
  

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in licensed childcare (leadership experience preferred)
  
  
• Strong knowledge of Texas childcare licensing standards
  
  
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
  
  
• Ability to lead with professionalism and accountability
  
  
• CPR/First Aid certified (or willing to obtain)
  
  
• Director credentials preferred or willingness to obtain
  
  

What We’re Looking For

✔ Strong leadership presence
✔ Positive and solution-focused mindset
✔ High attention to detail
✔ Ability to coach and develop others
✔ Dependable and organized
✔ Passion for early childhood education

What We Offer

• Supportive leadership environment
  
  
• Professional development opportunities
  
  
• Growth potential within the organization
  
  
• A positive, team-oriented culture
  
  

If you are ready to step into a leadership role where you can truly make an impact, we would love to meet you.

📩 Apply today by submitting your resume and a brief statement about why you are interested in this role.
Compensation: $15.00 - $16.00 per hour

Just Kids Christian Academy has San Antonio's Top Rated Day care. We have been serving the San Antonio area since 1994. Our mission is to inspire children to grow in love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control, laying a solid foundation for their future success.

This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to Association for Early Learning Leaders.