What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Director - Child Care Facility position at Northstar Preschools?
Assistant Director - Discovery Clubhouse by Northstar Preschools
We're looking for a leader who believes in more than just running a program, we're looking for someone who can help us grow it. Someone who can inspire teachers, connect with families, and strengthen our presence in the community through marketing, outreach, and meaningful partnerships.
As Assistant Director, you'll work side-by-side with the Director to ensure our center is a place where children, families, and teachers truly thrive. You'll manage daily operations, support and train staff, oversee curriculum quality, and keep us aligned with licensing standards. You'll also play a key role in welcoming new families, fostering strong relationships, and sharing our story with the community through events, tours, and creative outreach.
This role is as much about leadership as it is about flexibility and presence. Some days you'll be in the classrooms, stepping in as a teacher to keep the day running smoothly. Other days, you might step into the kitchen as the chef, preparing meals that meet USDA standards. You'll take ownership of our USDA food program grant, ensuring that all paperwork is completed accurately and submitted by strict deadlines. This requires clean, high-quality work, strong organizational skills, and exceptional attention to detail.
You'll also attend meetings, uphold all grant and program requirements, and be a visible, engaged leader throughout the center. Your ability to switch seamlessly between big-picture planning and hands-on tasks will be essential for success.
At our core, we believe in empowering great teachers to deliver our vision: raising children who are Creative, Capable, and Kind. We do this through ongoing training, a strong and supportive culture, and an unwavering commitment to our core values:
Pursue Excellence in everything we do.
Lead by Serving with humility and respect.
Promote Growth in ourselves and others.
Nurture Positivity to create a joyful, caring atmosphere.
Take Ownership to make meaningful change.
Our goal is to have classrooms that are calm, clean, and child-led, you will be vital in making sure that happens. Our days are filled with hands-on learning, nutritious meals, joyful movement, and connection that prioritizes emotional growth with minimal screens. And our partnerships with families are built on trust, communication, and warmth.
We're looking for someone who can blend operational excellence with big-picture vision; A leader who can manage the details while inspiring the team toward something greater. Prior leadership experience in early childhood education is preferred.
You must also be able to obtain certain state appointed trainings.
What We Offer: Competitive pay, professional development, a supportive culture, and the opportunity to help shape a program that changes lives.
�� Apply today and help us create a place where children, teachers, and families thrive.