Preschool Assistant Director

Action Day Schools • San Jose, CA

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About The Position

Action Day Schools is hiring a full-time Preschool Assistant Director to support the daily operations and overall success of an Infant Center and/or Preschool. Working alongside an experienced Director, the Assistant Director is a hands-on leadership role that supports student enrollment, family engagement, staff coaching and development, and administrative oversight. The role calls for an organized, proactive leader who can manage competing priorities, take initiative, follow through, and support the team in maintaining a high-performing school. The schedule is Monday through Friday, either 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. or 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m., depending on location. Compensation is $28–$34 per hour, depending on individual experience, education, and position requirements.

Action Day Schools offers professional development opportunities for administrators, including hands-on mentor training, individual coaching, Leadership Team check-ins, a new-hire welcome workshop, staff development days, and CPR/First Aid certification course offerings. Administrators can collaborate with creative team members to adapt physical environments to young children’s changing needs and may pursue career growth through administrative programs. The Leadership Team includes Program Directors dedicated to empowering administrators and teachers and creating a motivating workplace with career opportunities.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree, associate degree, or equivalent experience, with at least 12 ECE Core Units.
• At least 2 years of early childhood teaching experience.
• At least 1 year of educational leadership experience.
• Initiative and a take-charge attitude in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to multitask.
• Effective communication skills and emotional intelligence.
• Passion for working with young children.
• Eagerness to learn and grow.

Nice To Haves

• Administrator units are highly preferred.
• Infant Toddler Development units are highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive enrollment through tours, follow-up, and family communication.
• Support daily school operations and administrative functions.
• Coach, mentor, and support staff in meeting performance expectations and company standards.
• Deliver a high-level experience for children and families.
• Maintain accurate records, billing processes, organization, and administrative procedures.
• Coordinate school events and program activities.
• Step into a leadership role as needed to ensure smooth operations.
• Lead with a proactive, solutions-focused approach.

Benefits

• Vacation, sick, and holiday pay, including a paid holiday closure in late December.
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Flexible spending account (FSA).
• Long-term disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Childcare/private education tuition discount.
• Professional development opportunities, including mentor training, individual coaching, team check-ins, workshops, staff development days, and CPR/First Aid certification course offerings.
• Career growth programs with opportunities for administrative growth.

What This Job Offers

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