Multi-Campus Preschool Assistant Principal

Merryhill-School-8; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Tuition discounts

Job summary

Merryhill School in the Sacramento area seeks a Multi-Campus Preschool Assistant Principal to support Heads of School in overseeing campus operations, curriculum, and family engagement across multiple sites. This role includes an initial assignment at Sacramento Midtown Preschool and may involve assignments at other Sacramento-area campuses, with time at each location adjusted to school needs.

You will guide and develop teachers, strengthen family relationships, and ensure campuses operate

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Child Development or related field
• Minimum of 12 core Early Childhood Education units
• Preschool Director qualifications or Master Teacher qualifications preferred
• Minimum of one year in a school leadership or administrative role
• At least three years of prior teaching experience
• Knowledge of state education and licensing standards; credentials required for assigned responsibilities
• Broad understanding of preschool instructional programs and safety/organization requirements
• Strong preference for candidates with prior responsibility in school operations and emergency procedures
• Ability to travel between assigned Sacramento-area preschools and adjust to changing campus coverage

Responsibilities

• Support implementation and continuous improvement of preschool curriculum and instructional practices
• Observe classrooms and provide coaching and feedback to teachers to drive instructional quality
• Partner with leadership to monitor children’s progress and support developmentally appropriate learning interventions
• Promote child-centered learning environments that support the whole child
• Assist in recruiting, hiring, onboarding, and retaining high-quality educators and staff
• Support performance management, including coaching, feedback, and professional development planning
• Foster a collaborative, accountable, and positive team culture
• Step in as acting school leader in the absence of the Principal/Head of School, per licensing requirements
• Support daily operations at assigned campuses, including scheduling and facility oversight
• Ensure compliance with state licensing, health, and safety requirements
• Assist with emergency preparedness and safety protocols
• Partner with administrative staff to ensure efficient front office operations
• Provide flexible leadership coverage across Sacramento-area preschools

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Child Development or related field

Preschool Director qualifications or Master Teacher qualifications

Job description

Multi-Campus Preschool Assistant Principal - Merryhill School

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid holidays and sick days
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Tuition discounts for your children
• Professional development
• Education reimbursement and partnerships
• Employee referral bonus

About the Role

The Multi-Campus Preschool Assistant Principal supports Heads of School and/or Principals in overseeing campus operations across Merryhill preschools in the Sacramento area, spanning financial planning, community engagement, staff development, and day-to-day management. This floating role offers a meaningful opportunity to deepen administrative expertise while supporting strong, cohesive school communities.

The initial assignment will be at Sacramento Midtown Preschool, providing leadership support during an extended Principal absence through the winter. The role may support a number of Sacramento-area preschools, with campus assignments and time at each location adjusted according to school needs.

You will help guide and develop teachers, strengthen family relationships, and ensure assigned campuses operate efficiently and safely. Above all, you will uphold a culture of care-physically, emotionally, socially, and intellectually-ensuring children remain at the center of every decision and that learning environments remain safe, welcoming, and well-organized.

Key Responsibilities

Instructional Leadership & Early Learning Support

• Support implementation and continuous improvement of preschool curriculum and instructional practices
• Observe classrooms and provide coaching and feedback to teachers to drive instructional quality
• Partner with leadership to monitor children's progress and support developmentally appropriate learning interventions as needed
• Promote child-centered learning environments that support the whole child

Staff Development & Team Leadership

• Assist in recruiting, hiring, onboarding, and retaining high-quality educators and staff
• Support performance management, including coaching, feedback, and professional development planning
• Foster a collaborative, accountable, and positive team culture
• Step in as acting school leader in the absence of the Principal/Head of School, consistent with applicable licensing requirements

Campus Operations & Compliance

• Support daily operations at assigned campuses, including scheduling, staffing coverage, and facility oversight
• Ensure compliance with state licensing, health, and safety requirements
• Assist with emergency preparedness and implementation of school safety protocols
• Partner with administrative staff to ensure efficient front office operations
• Provide flexible leadership coverage across Sacramento-area preschools and adapt to changing campus assignments

Family & Community Engagement

• Build strong relationships with families through consistent communication and visibility
• Support student enrollment, retention, and community outreach efforts
• Address parent questions or concerns with professionalism and responsiveness
• Represent assigned schools positively within the broader community

Enrollment & Business Support

• Partner with leadership on enrollment goals, tours, and conversion efforts
• Support marketing initiatives and campus events to drive prospective family engagement
• Monitor key campus metrics and contribute to action planning for improvement

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Child Development or a related field
• Minimum of 12 core Early Childhood Education units required
• Preschool Director qualifications or Master Teacher qualifications preferred
• Minimum of one year in a school leadership or administrative role
• At least three years of prior teaching experience
• Knowledge of state education and licensing standards; maintains credentials required for assigned responsibilities
• Broad understanding of preschool instructional programs, enrichment activities, and strategies that ensure a safe and orderly school environment
• Strong preference for candidates with prior responsibility in school operations, including building maintenance oversight, program evaluation, employee engagement and management, office administration, and emergency procedures
• Ability to travel between assigned Sacramento-area preschools and adjust to changing campus coverage needs