Assistant Director

Kiddie Academy; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Assistance

Child Care Discount

Job summary

Kiddie Academy in Orlando, FL seeks a Preschool Administrator to lead day-to-day center operations, supervise staff, communicate with families, and ensure safety and licensing compliance. The role focuses on delivering a high-quality early childhood education environment and building a positive preschool community.

The administrator will oversee enrollment, records, and curricular support while coordinating schedules and daily activities, with emphasis on teamwork and professional conduct.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in preschool, early childhood education, childcare administration, or a related field.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to lead and support a team effectively.
• Professional, dependable, and comfortable handling multiple priorities.
• Genuine passion for working with young children and supporting families.
• Knowledge of childcare licensing and safety regulations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily preschool operations and ensure the center runs smoothly and efficiently.
• Support, supervise, and collaborate with teachers and classroom staff.
• Maintain a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate environment for children.
• Communicate professionally and consistently with parents and families.
• Assist with enrollment, registration, attendance, records, and other administrative responsibilities.
• Help ensure compliance with applicable childcare licensing, health, and safety requirements.
• Coordinate staff schedules, classroom coverage, meetings, and daily activities.
• Address parent and staff concerns with professionalism, empathy, and discretion.
• Support curriculum implementation and maintain high standards of educational and childcare practices.
• Maintain accurate records and assist with reports, documentation, and centre communications.
• Help create a positive workplace culture built on teamwork, respect, and accountability.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Team leadership

Multitasking

Licensing knowledge (childcare)

Education

Director Credential

Job description

About This Role

We are seeking a dedicated, organized, and compassionate Preschool Administrator to help lead the day-to-day operations of our preschool. The Preschool Administrator plays an important role in creating a safe, welcoming, and high-quality environment where children can learn, grow, and thrive. This position combines administrative leadership, staff support, family communication, and operational oversight. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator who enjoys working with children, families, and educators and is committed to maintaining a positive preschool community.

What You’ll Do

• Oversee daily preschool operations and ensure the center runs smoothly and efficiently.
• Support, supervise, and collaborate with teachers and classroom staff.
• Maintain a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate environment for children.
• Communicate professionally and consistently with parents and families.
• Assist with enrollment, registration, attendance, records, and other administrative responsibilities.
• Help ensure compliance with applicable childcare licensing, health, and safety requirements.
• Coordinate staff schedules, classroom coverage, meetings, and daily activities.
• Address parent and staff concerns with professionalism, empathy, and discretion.
• Support curriculum implementation and maintain high standards of educational and childcare practices.
• Maintain accurate records and assist with reports, documentation, and centre communications.
• Help create a positive workplace culture built on teamwork, respect, and accountability.

Requirements

• Previous experience in preschool, early childhood education, childcare administration, or a related field.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to lead and support a team effectively.
• Professional, dependable, and comfortable handling multiple priorities.
• A genuine passion for working with young children and supporting families.
• Knowledge of childcare licensing and safety regulations is a plus.

Nice to Haves

• Director Credential or Willing to obtain

Benefits

• Tuition Assistance
• Child Care Discount

About Us

Kiddie Academy provides the kind of care that focuses on days filled with learning and fun, the key ingredients of Life Essentials!

Specialties

A Learning Center that will exceed your expectations.

Visit our academy, meet our staff, see our classrooms and play on our playgrounds. We provide care that focuses on days filled with learning and fun, the key ingredients of our educational philosophy. The smiles you’ll see on our children’s faces will delight you. The words from our children’s parents will impress you.

We realise the tremendous level of trust you place in a childcare provider. You want your child to thrive in an environment that’s as clean, safe, and nurturing as your home. Kiddie Academy is more than daycare. We set the standards for safety, education, and trust.

History

Established in 1981

Since 1981, Kiddie Academy has provided a better way to care for and educate children and create stronger communities. It’s something we’re passionate about and why we’ve been an education-based childcare leader for more than 30 years.