The Child Care Directors Chair Podcast
🎙️ The Child Care Director’s Chair – Where Big Dreams and Bigger Leadership Collide!
Ready to level up your child care career? Whether you're a teacher assistant dreaming of that lead teacher badge, a lead ready to snag that director title, or a director with your sights set on owning your own center (or multiple ones 👀)—this is your seat at the table. And spoiler alert: leadership isn’t a title, it’s an action.
Hosted by the one and only Erica Saccoccio—part coach, part cheerleader, and full-time leadership hype man—you’ll get daily doses of real talk, big laughs, and bold leadership truths. We’re talking practical strategies, mindset shifts, and serious elevation vibes... all served with love (and a little sass 😘).
✨ New episodes drop Monday–Friday at 1 AM EST—so you can sip your coffee, set your goals, and strut into your center like the boss you’re becoming.
This show is a great addition to your leadership toolbox or the perfect resource for your team onboarding sessions—because the best programs grow their teams from within. 💪
Pull up your chair, future leader. Let’s do this thing. 💼💥
The Child Care Directors Chair Podcast
392 Stop Hiding, Start Leading: The Teacher Assistant’s No-Excuses Guide to Becoming a Lead!
Ready to stop blending into the background and start owning your role as a leader? In this episode, we’re talking all about how to step up, stand out, and lead with confidence as a teacher assistant looking to move into a lead teacher position. No more imposter syndrome, no more waiting for permission—this is your time to shine!
Join Erica as she breaks down key strategies for building visibility in the classroom, asserting yourself without stepping on toes, and creating authentic connections with students and colleagues. Plus, we dive into how you can overcome imposter syndrome and celebrate your small wins to keep that leadership momentum going strong.
Whether you’re just starting out or you’ve been in the field for a while, this episode will empower you to step into your leadership power and take charge of your role. Get ready to lead with confidence and start making a bigger impact today!
🎧 Tune in to hear practical tips on:
- How to increase your visibility in the classroom
- Assertive leadership strategies to gain respect
- Building authentic relationships with students and staff
- Overcoming imposter syndrome and embracing your leadership potential
- Celebrating your wins to keep building momentum
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