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Assistant School Director

Children of America
Children of America Salary
Jackson, MS Full Time
POSTED ON 3/16/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/9/2026
About Children Of America (COA)

It is a special recipe of people, principles and pride that makes the COA rich in diversity and strength. Our Assistant School Directors are responsible for carrying out the daily tasks and duties of management, including leading a staff of talented educators and the execution of our educational programming for all programs, Infant care through School Age. You will work directly under a School Director in leading teachers and support staff while working together in a supportive environment where you are encouraged to grow in your field and share your passion for early childhood education. Additionally, our company culture invites you to bring your whole self to work, because it is your unique attributes, perspectives and backgrounds that make us a stronger team. Our program serves preschool children 6 weeks - 12 years of age. Programs include, Infant, Toddler, Preschool, Pre-K, Before and After Care and Summer Camp.

Who Would I Interact with? This position interacts daily with parents, your School Director, teaching staff, support staff, assigned operations personnel, facilities, custodial teams and an industry best regional support team.

What are the requirements for this job?

  • Must have a minimum Bachelor's in ECE, Child Development, or Education related.
  • NYS Teaching Certificate completed.
  • Minimum of two (2) years of leadership experience
  • Minimum of two (2) years of experience in a childcare facility or equivalent
  • Advanced knowledge in early childhood education
  • Flexible in challenging situations
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Must be able to build strong relationships.
  • Commitment to professional development
  • Effective decision maker
  • Proficient in the use of technology, including industry applications, MS Office 365; Word, Excel, Power Point
  • Must meet state requirements

What are the day-to-day responsibilities?

  • Develop, lead, and retain a talented team of people.
  • Understand, comply and work to exceed all regulations as directed by your state.
  • Continuously pursue enrollment growth through the execution of the COA Experience
  • Continuously pursue quality care through the execution of our curriculum
  • Manage all day-to- day operations utilizing COA's processes, procedures and policies
  • Meet all COA's performance standards in terms of operations and education as outlined in your annual budget

The Benefits Our School Directors Enjoy

  • Internal Career Advancement Opportunities
  • 100% Discount on Employee Childcare
  • Annual Longevity Bonus (see program for details)
  • Quarterly PEEEPs (IOS) Bonus
  • Educational Assistance/Reimbursement
  • T.E.A.C.H Scholarship Partnerships
  • Employee Referral Bonus
  • Recognition Programs
  • Medical, Dental, Vision
  • 401(k), Life, Accident, & Disability
  • Paid Vacation/ Paid Holidays

The Base pay rate range for this position is $65,000 to $75,000 annually. Final compensation will be based on experience, skills, location, and internal equity. This role may also be eligible for performance-based incentives or other benefits.

Children of America is committed to fair and transparent hiring practices. This job description is intended to comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including but not limited to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) guidelines, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and state-specific pay transparency regulations.

The listed responsibilities, qualifications, and compensation range reflect the essential functions and expectations of the role. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, skills, geographic location, and internal equity.

Children of America is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status under applicable law. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

All job offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and the submission of the required state documents.

Salary : $65,000 - $75,000

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