Assistant Education Director

circleccdc; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Circle C Child Development Center in Austin, TX is seeking an experienced Assistant Education Director to join our leadership team. You will work with the Education Director to manage daily operations, support teaching staff, and uphold our high standards for children, families, and educators.

This role emphasizes coaching teachers, observing classrooms, and strengthening curriculum implementation, while coordinating family communication and ensuring safety and quality across infancy through age

Responsibilities

• Lead & Support Teachers: Conduct daily classroom walkthroughs and check-ins, providing coaching, feedback, and guidance to teachers
• Observe classrooms throughout the day and support teachers in strengthening their classroom practices
• Coach teachers on developmentally appropriate practices, play-based learning, classroom management, and professional communication
• Address and manage teacher performance concerns, including professionalism, punctuality, and attendance
• Review and provide feedback on lesson plans and support the consistent implementation of curriculum
• Ensure student assessments are completed accurately and on time
• Support Children & Families: Provide hands-on support in classrooms and assist with behavioral and developmental concerns
• Help welcome and transition new students and families into the program
• Serve as a liaison between teachers and parents, including responding to emails and phone calls
• Assist with the management of child injuries and illnesses
• Model appropriate, professional communication and interactions with children and families
• Develop & Manage Staff:

Skills

Leadership

Staff development

Early childhood education

Communication

Job description

Circle C Child Development Center | Austin, TX
Salary: $70,000-$80,000 per year

Full Time Exempt

Circle C Child Development Center is seeking an experienced and motivated Assistant Education Director to join our leadership team. We are a NAEYC-accredited preschool serving children from infancy through age 5, and we are looking for a strong education leader who is passionate about early childhood education and thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

The Assistant Education Director works closely with the Education Director to manage the day-to-day operations of the Education Department, support and develop teaching staff, maintain classroom quality, and ensure our program consistently meets our high standards for children, families, and educators.

What You'll Do

Lead & Support Teachers

• Conduct daily classroom walkthroughs and check-ins, providing real‑time coaching, feedback, and guidance to teachers
• Observe classrooms throughout the day and support teachers in strengthening their classroom practices
• Coach teachers on developmentally appropriate practices, play‑based learning, classroom management, and professional communication
• Address and manage teacher performance concerns, including professionalism, punctuality, and attendance
• Review and provide feedback on lesson plans and support the consistent implementation of curriculum
• Ensure student assessments are completed accurately and on time

Support Children & Families

• Provide hands‑on support in classrooms and assist with behavioral and developmental concerns
• Help welcome and transition new students and families into the program
• Serve as a liaison between teachers and parents, including responding to emails and phone calls
• Assist with the management of child injuries and illnesses
• Model appropriate, professional communication and interactions with children and families

Develop & Manage Staff