Assistant Director

Primrose School of West Orange; West Orange (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Advancement opportunities

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

401(k)

401(k) matching

Company parties

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Free snacks

Job summary

Primrose School of West Orange is seeking an experienced Preschool Assistant Director to oversee daily operations, staff management, curriculum development, budgeting, and regulatory compliance. The role ensures the overall academic, social, and emotional development of children while modeling a safe, supportive learning environment.

The position requires supervising staff, maintaining licensing compliance, communicating with parents, and collaborating with leadership to drive continual

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in early childhood education or related field.
• At least three years of Assistant Director experience in a preschool.
• Knowledge of current early childhood education best practices.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and evaluate staff performance, including hiring, training, and disciplinary actions.
• Ensure licensing regulations, health and safety requirements, and other laws are followed.
• Develop and maintain relationships with parents and communicate about children's progress.
• Facilitate professional development opportunities for staff.
• Participate in community outreach to raise awareness of the preschool.
• Collaborate with Leadership Team to provide feedback using tools and data.
• Work with teachers to identify opportunities and design improvement plans.
• Assist in other capacities as determined by the Director or designee.

Skills

Staff management

Curriculum development

Budgeting & financial planning

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Problem solving

CPR/First Aid certification

Education

Bachelor's degree in early childhood education

Job description

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Company parties
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Free food & snacks

We are seeking an experienced Preschool Assistant Director to oversee the daily operations of the preschool, including staff management, curriculum development, budgeting and financial planning, and ensuring compliance with state regulations. The successful candidate will be responsible for the overall academic, social, and emotional development of the children in the program. The Preschool Assistant Director also acts as a role model for staff and ensures a safe and secure learning environment for the children.

Preschool Assistant Director Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervise and evaluate staff performance, including hiring, training, and disciplinary actions.
• Ensure compliance with licensing regulations, health and safety requirements, and other relevant laws.
• Develop and maintain relationships with parents and provide ongoing communication about their children's progress.
• Facilitate professional development opportunities for staff members.
• Participate in community outreach activities to raise awareness of the preschool.
• Collaborates with other members of the Leadership Team to provide ongoing feedback for teaching staff, using a variety of tools such as the Teacher Observation Tool and student assessment data.
• Works with teachers to identify strengths and areas of opportunity to design plans for continual improvement.
• Assists in other capacities that Director, or designee, determines is necessary.

Preschool Assistant Director Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in early childhood education or related field
• At least three years of Assistant Director experience working in a preschool setting.
• Knowledge of current early childhood education best practices.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification

Salary Range

$50,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year, based on level of education and relevant experience.

Shift Schedule

Monday through Friday. Shifts will be scheduled within the school's operating hours of 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you're excited to embark on an exciting adventure of bringing wonder to little learners, we want to hear from you!