Assistant Director

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Competitive salary
• Employee discounts
• Free uniforms
• Parental leave
• Training & development
• Wellness resources

Hours : Monday through Friday: 6:30 am to 3:00 pm or 10:00 am to 6:30 pm (Alternating shifts) 

Job Summary
Get ready to embark on an exciting journey of growth and excellence as an Assistant Director at Celebree School™! In this role, you'll work alongside the School Director to champion our mission, vision, and values while ensuring a focus on talent, brand, and operations. Through building a school family, nurturing talent, and fostering positive community relationships, you'll be at the helm of creating an environment where both children and team members can have fun and grow! Make a difference and have fun while working alongside our dedicated team to grow people both BIG and small. 

Company Overview
At Celebree School™ we grow people BIG and small. This promise reflects our holistic approach to growth, emphasizing the importance of nurturing both children and team members to reach their fullest potential. Celebree provides a supportive environment where team members have access to continuous learning, development opportunities, individual growth plans, and career pathways. Apply today, Let’s grow BIG together

Responsibilities  As an Assistant Director, you will be given the tools, resources, and training to assist the School Director with the following responsibilities:

• Owner Partnership & Vision Execution: Work directly with the school owner and Director to adopt, protect, and execute the long-term vision and operational processes specific to Celebree School of Leander at Crystal Falls.
  Accountability & Deadline Management: Demonstrate strong personal accountability by inherently understanding school priorities, staying exceptionally organized, and consistently meeting operational deadlines.
  Leadership & Team Guidance: Draw on your previous leadership experience to act as a strong pillar of support for the staff. You will help identify and attract top-tier talent, while supporting team growth through comprehensive training, daily guidance, and professional development.
  Community & Enrollment Growth: Actively build a warm, thriving school community that attracts new families and exceptional team members. You will drive success by helping the school achieve its enrollment goals through proactive family outreach and community engagement.
  Regulatory Compliance: Ensure total compliance with all federal and state laws, childcare regulations, and Celebree standards, policies, and procedures.
  Operational & Financial Support: Assist with the day-to-day management of childcare operations, including staff scheduling, documentation, financial tracking, and meticulous record-keeping to ensure smooth daily administrative function.
  Exceptional Customer Service: Deliver top-tier customer service experiences by conducting thorough, friendly school tours, maintaining a welcoming environment, and remaining highly accessible for parent meetings, phone calls, and daily connections.
  Strategic Initiatives: Enthusiastically support, lead, and implement new company initiatives, helping to guide the school culture through positive growth and evolution.

Qualifications: The ideal candidate must meet the following criteria:

• Proven Assistant Director Experience: Minimum of 2years of direct experience working in an official Assistant Director position . You must have a proven track record working in a large, profitable, licensed childcare center with a minimum capacity of 200 children .

• Demonstrated Industry Leadership: Minimum of 2years of experience in a leadership role within the early childhood education industry, with verifiable experience managing staff, overseeing daily operations, and handling complex teacher scheduling.

• Educational Credentials: Minimum of an Associate's Degree. Being Texas Director Qualified is strongly preferred.

• Certifications & Training: Preschool Lead Teacher, Infant/Toddler, and School-Age certifications are strongly preferred. Active CPR/First Aid certification is required.

• Curriculum & Behavioral Plus: Strong familiarity or hands-on experience with advanced teaching strategies and Conscious Discipline is a major plus.

• Business Acumen: Previous experience with corporate childcare management, accounting, or business operations is highly desired.

• Operational Flexibility & Mindset: Must be highly dynamic and flexible with your daily shift schedule to support the needs of the school. You must possess a strong drive to follow, protect, and execute the unique operational processes of the Celebree Crystal Falls system.

Benefits & Compensation
We believe in taking care of the leaders who take care of our school community. As a key part of our Assistant Director leadership team, you will enjoy a competitive compensation package designed to reward your operational expertise, dedication, and professional growth:

• Work-Life Balance:
  
  
  • Weekends Off: No work required during weekends, giving you dedicated time to disconnect, recharge, and focus on what matters to you.

  • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) package with accrual starting on Day 1 of your employment . 

  • Paid Holidays 

• Financial Stability & Growth Incentives:
  
  
  • Competitive base salary with a structured, signed salary increase schedule tied directly to clear performance milestones.

  • Financial incentives designed to reward you for renewing your certifications, continuing your professional development, and expanding your career.

• Health & Future Security:
  
  
  • Comprehensive Health Benefits package.

  • 401(k) Retirement Plan to help you build and secure your long-term future.

• Professional Development:
  
  
  • 100% Paid Training from day one, giving you the specific tools, resources, and deep system knowledge required to lead with confidence.

• Long-Term Career Advancement:
  
  
  • Real upward mobility within our expanding organization. By mastering our processes, you open the door to a distinct possibility to grow into a School Director, District Director, or District Manager role in the future, transitioning into high-level multi-site leadership.