Assistant Director

Children's Nest Day School; Land O' Lakes (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiddie Academy of Lutz is seeking a dynamic Preschool Assistant Director to oversee daily operations, support curriculum development, and ensure high standards of educational excellence and compliance. You will lead staff, engage families, and create a nurturing environment where young children thrive.

This leadership role combines administrative oversight with instructional leadership, requiring collaboration with teachers and families to expand program offerings and maintain accreditation

Qualifications

• CDA and Director Credentials REQUIRED.
• Experience with PROCARES, CARES, Tadpoles systems and educational compliance.
• Strong budget and personnel management experience in education.
• Excellent communication for staff, families, community partners.
• Experience facilitating professional development for educators.
• Experience handling school legal issues in early childhood education.
• Energetic leader committed to excellence and inspiring a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise preschool staff to foster a collaboration-driven, excellence-focused team.
• Oversee curriculum development aligned with early education standards.
• Manage school operations including budgeting and regulatory compliance.
• Facilitate professional development sessions for staff.
• Coordinate fundraising and community engagement activities to support programs.
• Ensure adherence to health, safety, accreditation criteria, and policies.
• Lead strategic planning to advance school goals and offerings.

Skills

Curriculum development

Instructional leadership

Budget management

Staff supervision

Public speaking

Job description

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Preschool Assistant Director to join our vibrant early childhood education community at Kiddie Academy of Lutz. In this pivotal leadership role, you will oversee daily operations, support curriculum development, and ensure the highest standards of educational excellence and compliance. Your energetic approach will inspire staff, engage families, and foster a nurturing environment where young children can thrive. This position offers an exciting opportunity to shape the future of early childhood education while managing administrative functions with passion and precision.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise preschool staff, including teachers, administrative personnel, and support staff, fostering a collaborative team environment focused on excellence in early childhood education.
• Oversee curriculum development initiatives aligned with best practices in childhood development and early education standards, ensuring engaging and age-appropriate learning experiences.
• Manage school operations including budgeting, resource allocation, and compliance with local, state, and federal regulations related to early childhood education and special education law.
• Facilitate professional development sessions for staff to promote instructional leadership, instructional strategies, and ongoing educational growth.
• Coordinate fundraising efforts and community engagement activities to support school programs and enhance resources for students.
• Ensure adherence to educational policies, legal requirements, health and safety standards, and accreditation criteria while maintaining a welcoming environment for children, families, and staff.
• Lead strategic planning initiatives to advance school goals, improve operational efficiency, and expand educational offerings.

Qualifications

• CDA and Director Credentials REQUIRED
• Extensive knowledge of curriculum development, instructional leadership in education, and educational compliance regulations a strong knowledge of PROCARES and CARES and Tadpoles.
• Strong management skills with demonstrated success in supervising personnel and managing budgets at an executive level within educational institutions.
• Excellent communication skills suitable for public speaking engagements with staff, families, community partners, and stakeholders.
• Experience facilitating professional development programs for educators in school environments.
• Background in managing school legal issues related to early childhood education policies and regulations.
• Join us to lead with energy and purpose- helping shape the future of young learners while inspiring a dedicated team committed to excellence!