Assistant Director

Job Description

Job Description

Salary:

Position Summary

The Assistant Director supports the School Director in ensuring the smooth, compliant, and high-quality operation of the school. Acting as a second-in-command, the Assistant Director plays a key role in staff management, curriculum oversight, family engagement, and regulatory compliance. This role assists in providing vision, strategic leadership, and operational oversight to ensure excellence in early childhood education, family engagement, staff development, and regulatory compliance. The Assistant Director drives enrollment growthand cultivates a culture of collaboration and professionalism in alignment with Beacon Hill Schools mission of Guiding Bright Futures.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & Staff Support

• Assist theSchoolDirector in supervising, coaching, and mentoring staff members.

• Provide feedback and professional development to teachers to support instructional excellence.

• Step into the leadership role asActing Director in the Directors absence.

• Support hiring, onboarding, and training processes fornew staff.

Operations & Administration

• Oversee staff scheduling, time-off approvals, and payroll documentation to ensure compliance with ratios.

• Assistinmaintainingaccuraterecords, reports, and licensing documentation.

• Support tuition billing, enrollment tracking, and budget monitoring.

• Ensure facility readiness and smooth daily operations.

Curriculum & Education

• Support teachers with lesson planning, curriculum delivery, and classroom management.

• Observe classrooms and provide coaching to ensure developmentallyappropriate practices.

• Facilitate teacher meetings and professional development sessions.

Safety & Compliance

• Ensure all staff follow licensing regulations, DECAL standards, and Beacon Hill policies.

• Monitor safety, health, and sanitation procedures daily.

• Assistin conducting emergency drills, safety checks, and compliance audits.

Family & Community Engagement

• Serve as a point of contact for parents, answeringquestionsand addressing concerns with professionalism.

• Lead tours for prospective families andassistwith enrollment follow-up.

• Support family engagement initiatives such as events, conferences, and newsletters.

• Represent theschoolin community events to support enrollment growth.

Operational Flexibility

• Provide classroom coverage when needed to support staffing needs.

• Assistwith planning and execution ofschoolevents, marketing activities, and training sessions.

• Maintain open and flexible availability to meet the needs of theschool.

Qualifications

• Associate orBachelors degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related fieldrequired; advanced coursework preferred.

• At least 23 years of experience in early education with prior supervisory or leadership experience.

• Strong organizational, time management, and communication skills.

• Knowledge of licensing requirements, DECAL standards, and best practices in early education.

• Ability toleadbyexample,fosteringcollaboration, professionalism, and a supportiveteamculture.
• Flexible, adaptable, and committed to serving families and children with excellence.

If you are excited about shaping young minds and making a difference in children's lives, we
invite you to apply today at Beacon Hill Schools!

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER | Beacon Hill Schools is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering
a workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color,
religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status under applicable law.