Child Care Associate Director - Mauldin

Big Blue Marble Academy is searching for a compassionate, self‑motivated, detail‑oriented candidate for our Associate Director position. This position supports the Preschool Director in running a successful school by retaining families and enrolling new families while maintaining a positive team environment. Our ideal candidate must have strong oral and written communication skills, be a team player, problem solver and dedicated to supporting our mission and branding of providing a global education for children of all ages.

This candidate will be eager to learn from management and able to assume assigned duties.

• Competitive wages
• Flexible Scheduling
• Discounted childcare, toddlers and up
• Paid parental leave
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Company paid life insurance
• 401K
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• Voluntary life and disability insurance
• Health savings account
• Industry leading paid time off
• Generous referral bonus program
• CDA Scholarship
• Career advancement opportunities
• Family feel environment

• Support the director with training and orientation of staff following company and state guidelines. Assist with scheduling and arrange for substitutes to meet state ratios.
• Conduct tours for potential families in accordance with the company’s tour protocol.
• Assist the Center Director with maintaining a physical environment that conforms to licensing standards.
• Assist the director with reporting and administrative tasks and maintain files in an organized, up‑to‑date manner.
• Assist with inventory maintenance of supplies, equipment, and materials necessary for program activities.
• Actively pursue opportunities for professional development by attending and participating in staff development.
• Support the Center Director in maintaining all state licensing requirements/qualifications and ensuring compliance with all BBMA policies and procedures.
• Support classrooms by filling in for teacher breaks, offering guidance and support for teachers when necessary.
• Maintain flexibility regarding the business demands of the school, including cooking, cleaning, driving the bus, and working in a classroom when needed.

• Minimum two years of experience working in early childhood development.
• Completion of CDI or TCC.
• Ability to complete all licensing requirements as indicated by the state in which the school resides.
• Active communicator capable of clearly articulating the progress of children within the center to parents and families.
• Knowledgeable on CMS and other customer‑facing systems.
• Ability to learn quickly and assist with billing or other government programs.

Join a team that takes pride in teamwork, gives back, and welcomes an inclusive environment. A career with Big Blue Marble Academy will empower you to reach your career goals while making a difference in the lives of the children we serve.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of our background check, pre‑hire screenings, and onboarding processes. All employment is at‑will and may be terminated at any time, with or without cause.

BBMA is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse workforce. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

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