Assistant Principal, Early Childhood - Path to Principal

Enchanted Care; Hilliard (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Full benefits

Professional development support

Job summary

Enchanted Care is seeking a dedicated Assistant Principal passionate about early childhood education and ready to grow into a future school leadership role. This hands-on leadership position blends classroom time with administrative responsibilities, modeling care, excellence and collaboration for students, families, and staff.

You will support the Principal in daily operations, mentor teachers, and drive a positive experience across the school while preparing for future advancement into a

Qualifications

• Must be at least 19 years of age and meet state licensing requirements.
• Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in a licensed childcare or early education setting.
• Authorization to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Support the Principal in all aspects of school operations, including staffing, family communication, and compliance.
• Serve as the on-site leader when Principal is out covering all aspects of the business.
• Partner with teachers to strengthen classroom quality and curriculum delivery.
• Step into the classroom as needed to support instructional coverage or special projects.
• Foster a warm, inclusive culture that inspires both children and staff to thrive.
• Participate in leadership development to prepare for future advancement into a Principal role.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Relationship-building

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field

Job description

Enchanted Care is seeking a dedicated Assistant Principal passionate about early childhood education and ready to grow into a future school leadership role. This hands-on leadership position blends classroom time with administrative responsibilities, modeling care, excellence and collaboration for students, families, and staff.

You will support the Principal in daily operations, mentor teachers, and drive a positive experience across the school while preparing for future advancement into a