Early Childhood Assistant Principal - Path to Principal

Enchanted Care; Hilliard (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career pathway toward Principal

Full benefits

Professional development support

People-first culture

Job summary

Enchanted Care is seeking an Assistant Principal to support daily school operations, mentor teachers, and nurture a positive environment for students and families. This hands-on role balances classroom time with administrative duties and models care, excellence, and collaboration.

You will assist with staffing, family communications, and compliance while serving as on-site leader when the Principal is unavailable, and you will develop leadership skills for future Principal opportunities in a

Qualifications

• Must be at least 19 years old and meet state licensing requirements.
• Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related field.
• Director Credential or 3 semester hours in administration, leadership or management.
• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in a licensed childcare or early education setting.
• Strong communication, organization, and relationship-building skills.
• Authorization to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Collaboration

Relationship-building

Education

Degree in Early Childhood Education

Director Credential or admin coursework

Job description

Enchanted Care is seeking an Assistant Principal to support daily school operations, mentor teachers, and nurture a positive environment for students and families. This hands-on role balances classroom time with administrative duties and models care, excellence, and collaboration.

You will assist with staffing, family communications, and compliance while serving as on-site leader when the Principal is unavailable, and you will develop leadership skills for future Principal opportunities in a