Preschool Assistant Director
About The Position
Action Day Schools is seeking a full-time Assistant Director for an infant center and/or preschool. Working alongside an experienced Director, the Assistant Director plays a hands-on leadership role in daily operations and overall school success. The role supports student enrollment, family engagement, staff coaching and development, and administrative oversight, while helping maintain a high-performing, well-run school. Candidates should be organized, proactive, confident managing priorities in a fast-paced environment, and able to take initiative and follow through. The position is scheduled 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 experience, education, and position requirements. Professional development opportunities include hands-on mentor training, individual coaching, team check-ins, workshops, staff development days, CPR/First Aid certification offerings, and career growth programs.
Requirements
- A B.A. or A.A., 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.
- Love and passion for working with young children.
- Eagerness to learn and grow.
Nice To Haves
- Administrator units and 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 organization, accurate records, billing processes, 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.
- Collaborate with team members to design the physical environment to meet the changing needs of young children.
Benefits
- Vacation, sick, and holiday pay, including a paid holiday closure in late December, for full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week.
- Medical insurance for full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week.
- Dental insurance for full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week.
- Vision insurance for full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week.
- Flexible spending account (FSA) for full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week.
- Long-term disability insurance for full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week.
- Life insurance for full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week.
- Childcare and private education tuition discount benefits for full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week.
- Hands-on training with a mentor, one-on-one coaching sessions, and team check-ins with the Leadership Team.
- New Hire Welcome Workshop, Staff Development Days, and CPR/First Aid certification course offerings.
- Career growth programs with opportunities for administrative growth.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
Associate degree
