Assistant Director l

Celebree School•Stafford, VA

About The Position

The School Operations Manager works alongside the School Director and Assistant Director to champion Celebree School’s mission, vision, and values, with a focus on talent, brand, and operations. The role supports the Director in managing school operations and maintaining a safe, compliant, and well-organized environment. It may include classroom coverage, oversight of the School-Age Program, and driving a school bus or van for school pick-up, drop-off, and field trips as needed. Celebree describes its approach as supporting the growth and development of both children and team members through continuous learning, development opportunities, individual growth plans, and career pathways. The franchise location is independently owned and operated; hiring decisions are made by the franchisee. Compensation is $42,000–$48,000 per year. The listed hours are Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Requirements

A minimum of an Associate's degree is preferred.
Assistant Director qualification is strongly preferred.
Preschool Lead Teacher, Infant Toddler, and School Age certifications are strongly preferred.

Nice To Haves

A minimum of an Associate's degree.
Assistant Director qualification.
Preschool Lead Teacher, Infant Toddler, and School Age certifications.

Responsibilities

Build a school community that attracts new families and team members and fosters positive relationships.
Provide classroom coverage as needed, serving as a substitute teacher when staff are absent, on break, attending training, or additional classroom support is required.
Oversee the School-Age Program, including supervising children, supporting daily activities, maintaining safety and ratios, and driving the school bus or van for school pick-up, drop-off, and field trips as needed.
Ensure compliance with federal and state laws and regulations, as well as Celebree standards, policies, and procedures.
Support the Director and Assistant Director in maintaining a safe, compliant, and well-organized school environment, including safety procedures, supervision, emergency preparedness, and daily operational needs.
Manage childcare operations, including scheduling and documentation, to support smooth operations and record-keeping.
Provide exceptional customer service through thorough and friendly tours, a welcoming environment, and availability for parent meetings and phone calls.
Support and lead new company initiatives.