Assistant Director Job Early Childcare

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Company parties
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Free food & snacks
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development

The Assistant Director plays a key leadership role in producing faculty satisfaction, family confidence, and strong daily operations . This role supports the Principal and Director of Operations by ensuring people, systems, and standards are consistently upheld.

This is an ideal role for a leader who enjoys being visible, organized, and people-centered—someone who understands that great schools run on clarity, care, and follow-through.

What You’ll Do

Faculty & Culture - Onboard new faculty, conduct check-ins, and daily leadership presence - Reinforce professional standards, attendance, and school culture - Assist with observations, feedback, and skill development - Contribute to faculty meetings, recognition, and retention efforts

Family Experience - Support parent satisfaction meetings, lead new family orientations, and satisfaction conversations - Help ensure a professional, welcoming, and organized campus experience - Assist with enrollment conversations and campus visits as needed

Operations & Systems - Manage daily and weekly scheduling, break coverage, and call-out management - Support compliance with EEC, health & safety practices, and documentation - Assist with hire-to-Day-1 onboarding administration and file maintenance - Help maintain a campus that is organized, prepared, and visit-ready

Leadership & Alignment - Serve as a steady leadership presence for faculty and families - Communicate clearly with the Principal and the management team - Model professionalism, accountability, and calm problem-solving

What Success Looks Like

• Faculty feel supported and clear on expectations
• Families feel heard, cared for, and confident
• Schedules are covered and issues are handled early
• The school operates with consistency, calm, and alignment

Qualifications

• Must be EEC certified and either Director II certified or on the path to earn the certification 
• Early childhood education or leadership experience preferred
• Strong organizational and communication skills required
• Comfort managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Alignment with Primrose values: care, learning, professionalism, and community

Why Primrose

We believe we are the best preschool in our local market because we know how to produce satisfaction —for children, families, and employees. This role offers growth, stability, and the opportunity to lead within a values-driven organization.

EOE | Competitive compensation and benefits