Assistant Director / Center Manager (Head Start/Early Head Start)

Job overview

The Assistant Director / Center Manager (Head Start/Early Head Start) works onsite in Milwaukee, WI. The annual salary is $55,000–$65,000. The role supports JO’s Early Learning Academy II’s daily operations, educational services, and compliance with program and licensing requirements. In partnership with the Site Director, the Assistant Director helps ensure children’s safety, welfare, and education while supporting staff, families, and program quality. The role coordinates classroom observations and coaching, monitors compliance, and helps the center meet its operational and educational goals.

What you'll do

• Assist the Site Director with daily center operations, including teachers, classrooms, scheduling, and staff breaks
• monitor compliance with employee, state, and federal requirements
• conduct bi-weekly classroom observations and provide teacher coaching plans
• monitor education services, home visits, and parent-teacher conferences
• support program self-assessment and ongoing monitoring
• maintain staff files
• collaborate on health, family, and inclusion services
• support recruitment, onboarding, and performance evaluations
• communicate with families, staff, licensing authorities, and community partners
• assist with supplies, meals, and accreditation
• provide operational coverage as teacher, cook, or driver when needed.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

assistant director

center manager

head start

early head start

full-time

milwaukee wi

jo's early learning academy

early childhood education

center operations

classroom observations

teacher coaching

family engagement

$55k–$65k

local travel up to 10%

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Functions as the center’s Education Coordinator; requires a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, education, or a related field and at least five years of early childhood education experience; local travel may be required up to 10%.

About the employer

JO'S Early Learning Academy is hiring for this role. Industry: Child Care Services. Sector: 62.