Preschool Assistant Director

Hire Up Recruiting; Lyndhurst (NJ); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Employee Discount

Sick Time

401(k) w/ Match

Commuter Benefits

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

CDA Sponsorship

Job summary

Hire Up Recruiting's client seeks an energetic Assistant Director for a premier preschool in Lyndhurst, NJ. The role supports the Center Director, drives enrollment growth, attracts and retains teachers, and strengthens community relations while ensuring NJ licensing and safety standards.

The position emphasizes leadership, staff coaching, safety, and high‑quality educational programming, with occasional classroom assistance as needed to maintain a welcoming, learning‑rich environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related field; if degree is not in a related field, at least 15 Early Childhood Education related credits are required
• Minimum 2 years of Early Childhood Education (birth to 5 years) teaching experience
• Minimum 1 year of Early Childhood Education (birth to 5 years) leadership/management experience
• Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs. in connection with the handling of children and related safety tasks
• Must meet background check eligibility

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic support to the Director, grow enrollment, attract and retain teachers, and build strong community relations
• Ensure compliance with all state safety, fire, quality programming, educational and staffing regulations as required by NJSDCF licensing and accreditation
• Ensure your center meets state licensing and safety standards while incorporating core values (Safety, Courtesy, Education, Efficiency)
• Motivate, coach and train teachers to deliver creative programs, service excellence and core values
• Deeply connect with students, colleagues and parents to uphold a culture of welcome, safety and respect
• Invoke a robust learning atmosphere that leads students to value being at school and feel part of a rigorous and joyful learning community
• Assist in the classrooms as needed

Skills

Leadership

Enrollment growth

Teacher coaching

Community relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education / Child Development

Job description

Our client is looking for an energetic, organized, and inspiring leader to join their premier preschoolin Lyndhurst, NJ as an Assistant Director. The ideal candidate must be a self-starter who has extensive experience within a licensed preschool.

• This is a Direct Hire position with the school
• Full-time; Monday - Friday; year-round employment

Salary

• $48,000 to $60,000/yearpending education, credentials, and professional Early Childhood Education experience

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Employee Discount
• Sick Time
• 401(k) w/ Match
• Commuter Benefits
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Child Development Associate (CDA) Sponsorship

Job Responsibilities – Assist the Center Director with the following:

• Provide strategic support to the Director, grow enrollment, attract and retain teachers, and build strong community relations.
• Ensure compliance with all state safety, fire, quality programming, educational and staffing regulations as required by NJSDCF licensing and accreditation.
• Ensure your center meets state licensing and safety standards while incorporating all core values (Safety, Courtesy, Education, Efficiency).
• Motivate, coach and train teachers to deliver creative programs, service excellence and core values.
• Deeply connect with students, colleagues and parents to vigorously uphold a culture of welcome, safety and respect.
• Invoke a robust learning atmosphere that leads students to deeply value being at school and feel part of a rigorous and joyful learning community.
• Assist in the classrooms as needed

Qualifications

• REQUIRED Minimum Education:Bachelor's degree inEarly Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field; if degree is not in a related field, at least 15 Early Childhood Education related credits are required
• REQUIRED Teaching Experience:At least 2-years of Early Childhood Education (birth to 5-years-old) teaching experience
• REQUIRED Leadership Experience:At least 1-yearof Early Childhood Education (birth to 5-years-old) managementexperience
• Mustbe able to lift up to 35 lbs. in connection with the handling of children for the facilitation of programs, child safety, and potential emergency situations - for Infant and Young Toddler classrooms, must be able to properly lift infants into and out of a crib
• Mustmeet background check eligibility

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

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