Assistant Director at a Daycare Center

Primrose School of Old Bridge; Old Bridge (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k)

Company parties

Competitive salary

Paid Holidays

Employee Referral Bonus

Job summary

Primrose School of Old Bridge in Central New Jersey is seeking an experienced, hands-on Assistant Director to support daily operations, educational quality, and overall school success.

The ideal candidate balances administration, staff leadership, family communication, licensing compliance, and classroom support while fostering a warm, welcoming environment for students and families.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Primary Education, or related field, and/or 3+ years of management experience in licensed childcare.
• Strong understanding of childcare operations and licensing requirements.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Education Coordinator, supporting curriculum implementation and classroom quality.
• Mentor and coach teachers, provide classroom guidance, and cover classrooms as needed.
• Maintain accurate student and staff records and support licensing compliance.
• Coordinate family enrollment, onboarding, and new-student transitions.
• Partner with the Director on staffing, scheduling, and daily operations.

Skills

Leadership

Organization

Mentoring

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field

Job description

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• 401(k)
• Company parties
• Competitive salary

Full-Time | In-Person | Central New Jersey

A well-established early childhood education center is seeking an experienced, organized, and hands-on Assistant Director to support the daily operations, educational quality, and overall success of the school.

The ideal candidate is a proactive team player who can effectively balance administration, staff leadership, family communication, licensing compliance, and classroom support.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the Education Coordinator, supporting curriculum implementation, classroom quality, and instructional consistency across the school.
• Mentor and coach teachers, provide classroom guidance, and step into classrooms as needed to support quality and coverage.
• Maintain complete, accurate, and organized student and staff records.
• Support state licensing compliance, including required documentation, binders, inspections, and recordkeeping.
• Conduct school tours and support family enrollment, onboarding, and new-student transitions.
• Coordinate new staff onboarding and orientation, ensuring required documentation and training are completed.
• Communicate professionally and confidently with families, teachers, prospective parents, and staff.
• Ensure classrooms and common areas remain organized, welcoming, and tour-ready at all times.
• Prepare and coordinate monthly newsletters, calendars, menus, announcements, and family communications.
• Assist with planning and execution of school events, celebrations, and staff meetings.
• Support front-office operations, including answering phones, responding to inquiries, and assisting families and visitors.
• Partner with the Director on staffing, scheduling, classroom coverage, and overall daily school operations.
• Maintain flexibility to support both opening and closing responsibilities based on the needs of the school.

Qualifications

• A degree in Early Childhood Education, Primary Education, or a related field, and/or at least three years of management experience in a licensed childcare facility, kindergarten, preschool, or early childhood program preferred.
• Strong understanding of childcare operations, classroom standards, and licensing requirements.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Comfortable mentoring teachers and working directly in classrooms when needed.
• Dependable, proactive, professional, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong team player with a willingness to support all areas of school operations.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off – Vacation & Sick Time
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k)
• Employee Referral Bonus

The school is seeking a hands-on leader who takes initiative, supports and develops teachers, builds strong relationships with families, and understands that effective leadership happens both in the office and in the classroom.