Assistant Director of Operations

Primrose School of Lincoln at Wilderness Hills; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Primrose School of Lincoln at Wilderness Hills is seeking an Assistant Director of Operations in the Lincoln, NE area. This full-time, on-site role supports daily operational management, scheduling, and program coordination to deliver a consistent, high-quality experience for children and families.

The position involves overseeing staff workflows, assisting with hiring and onboarding, training to maintain standards, monitoring performance, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with licensing

Qualifications

• Experience in coordinating daily workflows in school or childcare operations.
• Strong analytical skills to monitor performance and support decisions.
• Experience leading teams, coaching staff, and fostering collaboration.
• Budgeting and cost control experience for resource planning.
• Excellent customer service to build relationships with families and staff.
• Relevant experience in early childhood education or childcare administration is advantageous.
• Strong organization, communication, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.
• Preferred degree in education, business, or related field; familiarity with licensing regulations.

Responsibilities

• Schedule daily activities and classroom coverage.
• Coordinate programs to ensure a smooth experience for children and families.
• Oversee staff workflows; assist with hiring/onboarding and training.
• Monitor budgets and allocate resources in collaboration with leadership.
• Interact with families and support enrollment processes and welcoming environment.

Skills

Operations management

Analytical skills

Team management

Budgeting

Customer service

Education/childcare experience

Organization & communication

Education

Assoc./Bachelors in Education or Business

Job description

Company Description

Primrose School of Lincoln at Wilderness Hills is a high-quality private preschool serving families in the Lincoln, Nebraska area, conveniently located off 27th Street and Yankee Hill. The school specializes in early childhood education, offering a state-of-the-art learning environment supported by the exclusive Balanced Learning® approach and national Cognia® accreditation. With over 40 years of experience across Primrose Schools, the focus is on preparing children for academic success while integrating character development and community service. The campus offers year-round full-time child care, educational programs, and a vibrant Summer Camp for school-age students in a safe, secure setting designed to give families peace of mind.

Role Description

The Assistant Director of Operations is a full-time, on-site role based in the Lincoln, Nebraska Metropolitan Area. This role supports the daily operational management of the school, including scheduling, classroom coverage, and coordination of programs to ensure a smooth and consistent experience for children and families. The Assistant Director of Operations helps oversee staff workflows, supports hiring and onboarding processes, and assists with training to maintain high standards of care and education. This position monitors operational performance, helps manage budgets and resource allocation, and works closely with the Director to ensure compliance with school policies, licensing requirements, and safety procedures. The role also involves direct interaction with families, addressing questions or concerns, supporting enrollment processes, and promoting a welcoming and professional school environment.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong Operations Management skills, including experience coordinating daily workflows and school or childcare operations.
• Candidates should possess solid Analytical Skills to interpret data, monitor performance, and support decision‑making for process improvements.
• Candidates should possess effective Team Management capabilities, including staff supervision, coaching, and fostering a collaborative culture.
• Candidates should possess Budgeting skills to assist with financial planning, cost control, and resource management.
• Candidates should possess excellent Customer Service skills to build positive relationships with families, children, and staff.
• Relevant experience in early childhood education, school administration, or childcare operations is highly beneficial.
• Strong organizational and communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Preferred qualifications include an associate or bachelor’s degree in education, business administration, or a related field, and familiarity with licensing or regulatory requirements for early childhood programs.