Assistant Director

NOW HIRING: ASSISTANT DIRECTOR

Little Legacies Academy | Merrillville, IN

Creating Big Impact in Little Lives

Little Legacies Academy is looking for a dependable, organized, confident, and nurturing Assistant Director to join our leadership team.

This is a hands-on leadership position for someone who can help keep our center running smoothly, support teachers, communicate professionally with families, and take ownership of daily operations.

We are looking for someone who doesn't simply wait to be told what to do—you notice what needs attention, take initiative, follow through, and help create solutions.

What You'll Do

Support the Director with daily center operations
Lead and support teachers throughout the day
Help manage staffing, classroom coverage, breaks, and ratios
Ensure classrooms are following schedules, curriculum, and center expectations
Assist with staff onboarding, training, and accountability
Communicate professionally with families
Help maintain licensing, safety, cleanliness, and documentation standards
Step into classrooms when operationally necessary
Help resolve everyday staff and family concerns
Ensure opening/closing and daily procedures are completed
Help create a positive, organized, accountable workplace culture

We're Looking for Someone Who Is:

Highly dependable with strong attendance and punctuality
A confident leader who can have respectful but direct conversations
Organized and able to manage multiple priorities
Proactive and solution-oriented
Professional with families and staff
Calm under pressure
Comfortable holding others accountable
Warm, nurturing, and passionate about early childhood education
Able to work independently and make sound decisions
Willing to jump in and help wherever needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous childcare or early childhood education experience
• Previous leadership, Lead Teacher, management, or supervisory experience
• CDA, Associate's, or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field preferred
• Knowledge of Indiana childcare licensing requirements preferred
• Must meet all applicable Indiana childcare employment requirements

Don't have every preferred qualification? If you have strong childcare experience, exceptional reliability, natural leadership ability, and you're willing to continue your professional development, we still encourage you to apply.

This Position Is NOT a Fit If:

This probably isn't the right position if you're frequently unavailable for scheduled shifts, uncomfortable addressing staff concerns, need constant direction to complete daily responsibilities, or aren't comfortable stepping into a classroom when the center needs support.

Why Little Legacies Academy?

We're building more than a childcare center. We're creating an environment where children can thrive, families feel supported, and educators are expected to continue growing.

We're looking for a leader who wants to grow with us and play an important role in the future of Little Legacies Academy.

nterested? Apply today!

Please submit your resume

Little Legacies Academy
Creating Big Impact in Little Lives.

Pay: $35,000.00 - $40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program

Work Location: In person