Assistant Academy Director

Brightside Academy; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Child care discounts

CDA training

Professional development

Bonus opportunities

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Brightside Academy is seeking an experienced Assistant Academy Director to support daily operations, staff development, and high-quality learning experiences at an assigned early learning center.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Early Childhood Education (or related field with ECE credits) and a Director's credential or commitment to obtain it, plus at least two years of child care experience. Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Early Childhood Education, or Bachelor's in Early Education with eighteen (18) ECE credits, or Bachelor's in a related field with thirty (30) ECE credits.
• Director's credential or commitment to obtain Director's credential.
• At least two years of experience working with children.
• Strong leadership and staff-development skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Strong organization and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Creative and practical problem-solving skills.
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills.
• Professional, adaptable, and self-motivated approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily academy operations when the Academy Director is absent.
• Monitor classroom ratios, attendance, schedules, and routines.
• Support high-quality curriculum and child outcomes.
• Review classroom planning, programs, and field trips.
• Ensure classrooms have needed supplies and resources.
• Support classroom transitions and intervention processes.
• Lead staff onboarding, coaching, and development.
• Enforce company policies and procedures.
• Support enrollment and family retention.
• Follow required business-management practices.
• Partner with families to resolve questions and concerns.
• Motivate and inspire staff and hold team members accountable.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

MS Office

Staff development

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's in Early Childhood Education

Additional ECE credits (18/30)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Brightside Academy is looking for an experienced, hands-on Assistant Academy Director to support daily operations, staff development, and high-quality learning experiences at an assigned early learning center.

With more than 30 early learning centers across Pennsylvania, Brightside offers a supportive team, nationally recognized curriculum, modern classrooms, and meaningful opportunities to make an impact.

Why Brightside Academy

We invest in our leaders with competitive pay, career growth, and benefits that support you both inside and outside the classroom:

• Medical, dental, and vision plan options
• Up to 25 paid days off plus 9 paid holidays
• 401(k) & Roth plans with company match
• Free short-term disability and life insurance
• Child care discounts
• Free CDA certification training and credentialing support
• Professional development and advancement opportunities
• Bonus opportunities, employee discounts, commuter benefits, and more

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's in Early Childhood Education, or Bachelor's in Early Education with eighteen (18) ECE credits, or Bachelor's in a related field with thirty (30) ECE credits
• Director's credential or commitment to obtain Director's credential
• At least two years of experience working with children
• Strong leadership and staff-development skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Strong organization and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities
• Creative and practical problem-solving skills
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills
• Professional, adaptable, and self-motivated approach

What You'll Do

• Lead daily academy operations when the Academy Director is absent
• Monitor classroom ratios, attendance, schedules, and routines
• Support high-quality curriculum and child outcomes
• Review classroom planning, programs, and field trips
• Ensure classrooms have needed supplies and resources
• Support classroom transitions and intervention processes
• Lead staff onboarding, coaching, and development
• Enforce company policies and procedures
• Support enrollment and family retention
• Follow required business-management practices
• Partner with families to resolve questions and concerns
• Motivate and inspire staff and hold team members accountable

Work Environment

• Monday through Friday during typical academy hours
• On-call flexibility may be required
• Regular classroom and office activity
• Frequent interaction with children, families, and staff
• Physical activity may include standing, walking, bending, and lifting

Join us at Brightside Academy and build a meaningful career where your leadership can strengthen teams, support families, and improve outcomes for children.

To learn more, visit: https://www.brightsideacademy.com/careers

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