What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Director position at Lead Preparatory?
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discounts
- Free food & snacks
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Assistant Director
Are you a bold, passionate leader who believes every child is destined for greatness? Lead Preparatory is searching for an exceptional and highly ambitious Assistant Director to help lead our early learning community with purpose, vision, and love. This role is for someone ready to support, uplift, and grow both the team and our youngest learners.
If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, love working alongside educators, and are committed to excellence in early childhood education, this is your opportunity to shine.
Position Overview:
The Assistant Director – Administrative will partner with the Center Director to ensure daily operations run smoothly while also helping to guide the academic, social, and emotional development of our scholars. This leader will work closely with staff and families to maintain high-quality instruction, ensure regulatory compliance, and foster a welcoming, vibrant school culture.
The Assistant Director – Administrative will partner with the Center Director to ensure daily operations run smoothly while also helping to guide the academic, social, and emotional development of our scholars. This leader will work closely with staff and families to maintain high-quality instruction, ensure regulatory compliance, and foster a welcoming, vibrant school culture.
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Supervise and support teacher-leaders and childcare staff
- Conduct classroom observations and performance evaluations
- Lead team meetings and facilitate ongoing staff development and training
- Communicate effectively with families, prospective clients, and team members
- Help develop, review, and implement lesson plans and educational programming
- Ensure compliance with all licensing and regulatory requirements
- Assist with enrollment, marketing, and community engagement
- Maintain clean, safe, and developmentally appropriate environments
- Provide warm, informative tours to prospective families
- Partner with the Director to meet organizational goals and solve challenges proactively
Qualifications:
- BS/BA in Early Childhood Education or related field (Director Certification preferred)
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in a leadership or supervisory role within an early learning or childcare center
- Experience in a Quality Rated program is strongly preferred
- Prior classroom teaching experience required
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- CPR and First Aid Certification required
- Strong understanding of child development, instructional planning, and safety protocols
- Ability to remain calm, flexible, and solution-oriented
Who We’re Looking For:
- A confident leader who can walk in their authority while being a trusted support to the Director
- A team-builder who inspires excellence and accountability
- A strategic thinker who sees the big picture but also executes the day-to-day with care
- A professional who thrives on purpose, believes in every child’s potential, and values partnerships with staff and families
Why Lead Preparatory?
Lead Preparatory is more than a school—it’s a mission. We believe in learning, leading, and loving without limits. Our scholars are nurtured with high expectations, and our team members are developed into leaders who make a difference. If you’re ready to grow professionally while growing little leaders, we invite you to join our journey.
Salary : $33,000 - $36,000
