Assistant School Leader - Play-based

Endeavor Schools•Fulton, MD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The most meaningful leadership roles don’t just manage people – they shape futures. It starts here. At Columbia Academy – Maple Lawn, we believe that changing the beginning of a child's life can change their whole story. We're looking for a leader who believes it, too. As our Assistant Director, you won’t just support daily operations. You'll help grow and shape a school culture where teachers grow, children thrive, and families feel genuinely seen and valued. This is a role for someone who leads from the front, who knows how to build trust with a team, drives enrollment through authentic relationships, and holds a high bar for what great Early Childhood Education looks like. You’ll work in close partnership with our School Leader and be backed by the resources and support of Endeavor Schools, a growing national family of private schools.

Requirements

A minimum of 3 years of experience in Early Childhood Education or a comparable school setting
MSDE Certifications in at least 1 domain
An Associate's degree in Education or equivalent experience (specific state licensing requirements apply)
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and general technology platforms
A genuine belief and passion for Early Childhood Education

Nice To Haves

Prior supervisory or team leadership experience strongly preferred
Comfort with budgets, revenue accountability, and operational metrics is a plus

Responsibilities

Partner with the School Leader to meet enrollment objectives and drive student retention through meaningful family relationships and community engagement
Lead alongside the School Leader to implement ECE curriculum and build a culture of excellence that recognizes and elevates every team member
Oversee school compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations and licensing requirements
Manage classroom ratios and staffing distributions with both creativity and fiscal responsibility
Play an active role in hiring, onboarding, and retaining high-quality educators
Support staff development through goal-setting, ongoing feedback, and performance coaching, including recognition, performance improvement plans, and evaluations
Step in as a key operational leader whenever the School Leader is unavailable
Other duties as assigned