Multi-Campus Preschool Assistant Principal - Leadership

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

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