Preschool Assistant Director

Overview
Join our dynamic team as an Assistant Director of Early Childhood Education and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of young learners. This energetic leadership position offers the opportunity to oversee curriculum development, manage educational programs, and foster a nurturing environment where children thrive. As a key member of our management team, you will drive strategic initiatives, support staff development, and ensure the highest standards of early childhood education are met. Your passion for education and leadership will inspire both staff and students alike, creating a positive impact on our community.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of age-appropriate curricula that promote developmental milestones and foster creativity.
• Supervise teaching staff, providing mentorship, performance evaluations, and professional development opportunities to enhance classroom effectiveness.
• Oversee daily operations of early childhood programs, ensuring compliance with licensing standards and organizational policies.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to develop strategic plans that align with organizational goals and expand program reach through effective fundraising efforts.
• Manage budgets efficiently, allocating resources to support educational quality and facility needs while maintaining fiscal responsibility.
• Represent the organization at community events, public speaking engagements, and stakeholder meetings to promote early childhood education initiatives.
• Support classroom teachers by providing guidance on best practices in teaching, working directly with students when needed to ensure a high-quality learning experience.
• Experience in budgeting, resource allocation, and financial oversight for educational programs.
• Accepts temporary work assignments in the event regularly scheduled personnel are not available.
• Assists with enrollment inquiries, follow-up and academy tours in order to increase enrollment.
• Develops a strong working knowledge of Kiddie Academy® Philosophy, Mission, Core Values, and programs in order to communicate same to current clients, prospective customers or other community entities.
• Assists in recognizing parental concerns, evaluation of the course of action and responding professionally to parents’ needs.
• Develops a strong working knowledge of the academy budget and assists director in managing all resources effectively and within budgetary constraints.
• Assists in tracking all monetary transactions with customers and vendors.
• Assists in training staff to plan and implement developmentally appropriate classroom activities.
• Takes an active role in planning and participating in academy activities (staff meetings, training sessions, open houses).
• Assists in the management of the academy to ensure effective and cost conscious operation. Assumes full responsibility for academy management in director’s absence.

Requirements

• Candidate must have Associate Degree or higher in Early Childhood Education or equivalent and 3 years experience working in a child care center.
• Must be able to lift no less than 40 pounds on a consistent basis throughout the workday to at least waist high.
• Valid CPR and First Aid Certification
• Proven experience in education administration within early childhood settings, including supervising teachers and managing classrooms.
• Strong background in curriculum development tailored to young children’s developmental stages.
• Excellent management skills with the ability to lead teams effectively and foster a collaborative work environment.
• Exceptional public speaking skills to positively communicate confidently with staff, parents, community partners, and stakeholders.
• A minimum of several years’ classroom teaching experience combined with supervisory or leadership roles in early childhood education settings.

Benefits:

• Childcare
• Employee discount
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Application Question(s):

• Do you have a valid driver's license?
• Do you have a valid First Aid and CPR Certification?
• How many years of experience do you have working as an Assistant Director in an accredited childcare center?
• Do you have open availability to work anytime from 6am - 6:30pm, Monday - Friday?
• Do you have your own vehicle to get to work everyday?
• Please list 2-3 date and time ranges that you are available for an interview

Work Location: In person