Child Care Assistant Principal

Chesterbrook Academy • Philadelphia, PA

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About The Position

Chesterbrook Academy is seeking a dedicated and inspiring Assistant Principal who is passionate about early childhood education and interested in growing into a future school leadership role. This hands-on leadership position supports the school’s daily operations, mentors teachers, and helps ensure a positive experience for students and families. Assistant Principals balance classroom time with administrative responsibilities and model the school’s values of care, excellence, and collaboration.

The role supports the Principal across school operations, including staffing, family communication, and compliance, and serves as the on-site leader when the Principal is away. The Assistant Principal also partners with teachers to strengthen classroom quality and curriculum delivery, provides classroom coverage as needed, fosters an inclusive school culture, and participates in leadership development in preparation for potential advancement to a Principal role.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years of age and meet state licensing requirements.
• Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field.
• Minimum 2–3 years of experience in a licensed childcare or early education setting.
• Strong communication, organization, and relationship-building skills.
• Collaborative, solutions-focused mindset and genuine passion for developing others.
• Authorization to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Support the Principal in all aspects of school operations, including staffing, family communication, and compliance.
• Serve as the on-site leader and cover all aspects of the business when the Principal is out.
• Partner with teachers to strengthen classroom quality and curriculum delivery.
• Step into the classroom as needed to support instructional coverage or special projects.
• Foster a warm, inclusive culture that helps children and staff thrive.
• Participate in leadership development to prepare for future advancement into a Principal role.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Full benefits
• Professional development support
• Career pathway toward Principal and higher leadership opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree