Assistant Director/closer at Academic Revolution For Young Minds LLC dba First Steps – Friendswood, Texas

Position Summary

The Assistant Director supports the Center Director in ensuring an exceptional, nurturing, and educational environment for children, staff, and families. This role is a blend of curriculum coordination, staff support, operations management, and community engagement. The ideal candidate is creative, highly organized, and radiates warmth, professionalism, and the company’s core values.

Key Responsibilities
Curriculum & Instruction

Collaborate with the Director and teaching teams to plan, implement, and evaluate classroom curriculum aligned with company philosophy and state standards.

Provide classroom coaching, model effective teaching practices, and conduct teacher observations with actionable feedback.

Ensure classrooms maintain an engaging, developmentally appropriate learning environment.

Support teachers in meeting lesson planning and documentation expectations.

Staff Support & Compliance

Maintain all staff files, including documentation for education, training hours, and licensing compliance.

Assist with scheduling, onboarding, and ensuring ongoing professional development for all team members.

Track CDA renewals, director credentials, and state-mandated training deadlines.

Operations & Facility

Support daily operations, including opening and closing the center as needed (primarily closing).

Help maintain cleanliness, safety, and organization throughout the building.

Conduct monthly emergency drills and ensure all staff are trained on safety procedures.

Culture & Leadership

Embody and promote the center’s mission, vision, and values in every interaction.

Foster a welcoming, positive environment for families, staff, and visitors.

Be a role model of teamwork, empathy, and professionalism.

Family & Community Engagement

Greet families daily with a warm, professional presence and open communication.

Assist with marketing efforts including tours, community outreach events, and social media visibility.

Build strong relationships with parents, local businesses, and community organizations.

Administrative Support

Manage staff paperwork, attendance, and training records.

Support director with reports, licensing visits, and compliance documentation.

Participate in budgeting, enrollment, and marketing discussions as assigned.

Qualifications

Required: CDA (Child Development Associate) Credential or higher.

Preferred: Director’s Certificate, Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field.

Minimum 2 years of classroom teaching experience in early childhood education.

Demonstrated leadership or supervisory experience preferred.

Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment and model professionalism.

Commitment to nurturing relationships and fostering an inclusive, joyful school culture.

Ideal Candidate Traits

Naturally warm, welcoming, and creative — the person everyone feels comfortable approaching.

Deeply passionate about children and early education.

Takes initiative and ownership; sees what needs to be done and acts on it.

Aligns fully with the company’s mission, vision, and core values.

Eager to grow into higher leadership within the organization.

Aware that service is a business and that is how bills are paid.

Reports To: Center Director
Supervises: Teachers and support staff (in collaboration with the Director)
Schedule: Full-time; primarily closing shift with flexibility for events or coverage