Early Childhood Education Leader

Peachtree Academy; Conyers (GA); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Assistance

Flexible Schedule

Paid Vacation

401K match up to 4%

Professional Development

Job summary

Peachtree Academy seeks an Assistant Director of Early Childhood Education to join our leadership team and guide health, safety, and quality education from infants to Pre-K. The role partners with teachers to ensure effective curriculum implementation, leveraging Google Workspace and ProCare for administrative tasks.

A degree in ECE and leadership experience are preferred, with a passion for serving children and families.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field preferred.
• Experience in early childhood leadership or administration.
• Strong organizational, communication, and technology skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in overall management and supervision of daily school operations.
• Support teachers in delivering high-quality, developmentally appropriate instruction.
• Maintain safe, nurturing, and faith-based environment for children and staff.
• Communicate effectively with parents, providing excellent customer service.
• Maintain compliance with licensing and accreditation standards.
• Collaborate with Director to plan staff training and school improvements.
• Assist in implementing curriculum and classroom activities.

Skills

Early childhood leadership

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Tech literacy (Google Workspace)

Background check clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related

Tools

ProCare software

Google Docs/Workspace

Job description

About This Role

Enjoy working at our top-rated preschool alongside a team of passionate early childhood professionals! We are seeking an Assistant Director of Early Childhood Education to join our leadership team and help guide our mission of nurturing, educating, and inspiring young learners. We are fully accredited and Quality Rated at all levels of education. Come and grow with us!

Position Overview:

The Assistant Director supports the administrative management team and the daily operations of the preschool. This role is key in maintaining the health, safety, and quality of education for infants through Pre-K students. The Assistant Director will work closely with teachers and staff to ensure that curriculum and classroom activities are implemented effectively and that every child’s needs are met with care and excellence. Knowledge of Quickbooks and State regulations would be great!

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the overall management and supervision of daily school operations.
• Support teachers in delivering high-quality, developmentally appropriate instruction.
• Ensure a safe, nurturing, and faith-based environment for all children and staff.
• Communicate effectively with parents, providing excellent customer service and care.
• Maintain compliance with licensing and accreditation standards.
• Use technology tools such as Google Docs and (ideally) ProCare software for administrative and reporting tasks.
• Collaborate with the Director to plan staff training, family events, and school improvements.

Qualifications:

• Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field (preferred).
• Previous experience in early childhood leadership or administration.
• Strong organizational, communication, and technology skills.
• Knowledge of Google Workspace; experience with ProCare software is a plus.
• A positive, outgoing personality with a heart for serving children and families.
• Commitment to upholding Christian values of kindness, service, and excellence.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us:

• Supportive and faith-based community that values teamwork and professional growth.
• Opportunities for advancement within our preschool and K–12 sister school.
• Competitive salary based on experience and education.
• Rewarding work environment that allows you to make a lasting impact in children’s lives.

If you’re an enthusiastic, dedicated, and organized early childhood professional who loves helping others shine—we’d love to meet you!

👉 Apply today by sending your resume and cover letter to us or come by in person on Tuesdays and Thursdays between 10 am to Noon or 3-4:00 pm at our corporate office located at 1801 Ellington Road and ask for Jeanne Smith.

What You'll Do

• Welcome and greet visitors and parents
• Administrative skills, including typing, organizing documents in Google, and conducting research
• Assist teachers with using tablets in the classroom to record learning activities and the daily schedule.
• Assume duties of Center Director and Teachers as needed during their absence.
• Collaborate with staff to ensure adherence to quality standards in accordance with Center guidelines and state and local requirements; implement improvements where needed.
• Maintain communication with families and the community through appropriate outreach activities.
• Follow all center policies and state regulations.
• Maintain a personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.

Requirements

2 years of professional experience in an early childhood setting is preferred, but not required if you enjoy working with others and take initiative.

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• A strong understanding of child development.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Work well with other team members
• Must clear full background check.
• Being a problem solver is important!

Nice to Have

Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.

Knowledge of Procare Software

Experience working with Google docs

Flexibility in scheduled hours

Benefits

• Paid Leave
• Tuition Assistance
• Child Care Discount
• Professional Development
• Flexible Schedule
• Competitive salary
• Paid Vacation
• 401K match up to 4% of your salary
• Online training
• Partnership with colleges to earn your 2-year degree in education for FREE, plus earn incentive bonuses for education milestones
• Career opportunities to advance
• Salary commensurate with experience and education

About Peachtree Academy

About Peachtree Academy

Peachtree Academy is a state-of-the-art private Christian school serving students from Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade. We are fully accredited at the highest level through Cognia (formerly AdvancED), reflecting our commitment to excellence in academics, leadership, and continuous improvement. At Peachtree Academy, we challenge and inspire students every day through rigorous academics, strong character development, and meaningful growth opportunities. Our faculty members are innovative educators who are passionate about shaping the next generation of leaders and making a lasting difference in the lives of their students. Our students regularly compete in a variety of academic events, including Math Olympics, Creative Writing competitions, Spelling Bees, and Science Fairs. We also offer more than 17 athletic teams, encouraging teamwork, discipline, and school pride. We believe in educating the whole child. Students are encouraged to explore their gifts and talents through a wide variety of extracurricular opportunities, including soccer, football, baseball, archery, language programs, chess, drama, music, and dance.

Why Work at Peachtree Academy

At Peachtree Academy, our teachers are more than educators — they are mentors, leaders, and partners in shaping students’ futures. Our faculty enjoy:

• A supportive and collaborative school culture where parents are required to contribute at least 10 hours of volunteer time each year
• Opportunities to be innovative and bring creativity into the classroom
• Small class sizes that allow teachers to truly build relationships their students
• A leadership team that supports professional growth and development
• The chance to create a lasting impact on students’ lives and the community
• We are looking for passionate educators who believe teaching is a calling, who are excited to inspire young minds, and who want to be part of a school that values excellence, faith, and community.

About Peachtree Prep, our Early Childhood Division

The early childhood division of the school bases its academic program on a weekly unit of study for academic advancement. Teachers use lesson plans to guide the delivery of information and address individual issues of advanced skill levels or areas of improvement that are needed. Parents may supplement the curriculum by bringing in books, materials, or ideas related to the theme for the benefit of the class.