Associate Director, The Ben Samuels Children's Center

Montclair State University•Montclair, NJ

8d•$100,000 - $112,000•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Director, The Ben Samuels Children’s Center, the Associate Director assists in all aspects of the on-site ECICE programming. The Associate Director works collaboratively with the Director to manage administrative, fiscal, personnel, programmatic, facility, and communication functions of the Center and has primary responsibility for one or more of these key operational areas. The Associate Director acts with the authority of the Director in the Director’s absence.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, special education, or a related field.
Minimum three years of administrative and supervisory experience in education, childcare, and early learning settings.
Experience in curriculum implementation to fidelity (e.g., HighScope or related), including assessments.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in early childhood education, special education, or a related field.
Experience with communication and management platforms for childcare centers (e.g., Procare).
Experience with Quality Improvement Rating Systems (e.g., Grow NJ Kids) and the Pyramid Model.
Experience with enrollment processes, scheduling, and transitions.
Willingness to obtain or possession/holding of New Jersey Principal Certification.

Responsibilities

Monitor the Center’s curriculum implementation and assessment system.
Partner with the Student Assistant Coordinator to organize job fairs, interviews, trainings, performance evaluations, and to assist with scheduling for university students and classrooms.
Oversee enrollment processes, including organizing open houses and tours for prospective families, monitoring the waitlist, filling vacancies, and coordinating and distributing enrollment packets.
Facilitate communication with families and serve as a liaison to the Parent Action Committee.
Collaborate with the Inclusion Specialist on transition planning and classroom schedules.
Lead and coordinate professional development, coaching, and training initiatives.
Update marketing materials and maintain content on the BSCC website and social media platforms.
Organize and coordinate Center-wide events (e.g., Back-to-School Nights, Summer Celebrations).
Update employee manuals, family handbooks, and other distributed materials.
Maintain internal communications, including staff and family newsletters and emails.
Support families with emotional, mental health, and curricular needs and guidance.
Personnel matters, troubleshooting, and coordinating with Human Resources as needed.
Ensuring compliance with Department of Licensing regulations and University policies.
Manage Center and classroom budgets, including materials and supplies.
Coordinate with the administrative and office team on opening and closing procedures as needed
Perform other duties as assigned.
Management retains the right to add or change job duties at any time.