Who We Are Looking For
We are looking for a confident, people-centered Assistant Director to join our School Leadership Team. This role is ideal for a strong leader who thrives in a fast-paced school environment and enjoys supporting teachers, families, and operations at a high level.
Our ideal candidate is a coach, a problem-solver, and a calm presence who believes that when teachers feel supported, students thrive.
Who You Are
- A natural mentor who enjoys helping teachers grow
- Calm, organized, and steady under pressure
- A strong communicator with families and staff
- A hands-on leader who leads by example
- Dependable, professional, and values-driven
What You Will Do
You will work closely with the School Owners to help ensure the school runs smoothly, beautifully, and in compliance.
- Support the daily operations of the school so classrooms, schedules, and staffing flow smoothly
- Coach and support teachers through classroom observations and feedback
- Ensure the Primrose Balanced Learning® system is implemented consistently
- Help lead staff training and onboarding
- Support family tours, enrollment conversations, and parent communication
- Assist with staffing, scheduling, and performance feedback
- Help ensure licensing, safety, and school standards are always met
Qualifications of an Assistant Director
- Bachelor's degree in early childhood education or related field (Preferred)
- Must meet Texas Child Care Licensing requirements
- Director credential a plus
- Classroom teaching experience in an accredited early childhood facility (2+YEARS)
- Must meet all requirements stipulated by the state for this position
- Pleasant/friendly demeanor and an outgoing personality
- Excellent communication, customer service, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to maintain composure under stress
- Strong organization skills, able to multi-task, and can manage time to meet frequently changing deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Highly professional and dependable
- Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and the internet
- Willing to learn to drive a 14-passenger vehicle for field trip transportation (No Special License Required)
- Must be 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
Benefits for our Assistant Director:
- A stable leadership team with a kind Executive Manager and dedicated owners.
- Health, Vision & Dental Insurance
- Child Care Subsidy Program
- Monday–Friday schedule
- Paid Holidays. Spend all the big holidays including Day after Thanksgiving Day, New Years Day, Good Friday and more with your friends and family so you can be rested and rejuvenated.
- Incredible Training. We want our leadership team to learn and grow to be great at their role and our coaching and training really makes that possible
- Paid Time Off: After 90 days, earn 40 PTO hours. At 1 Year of Service earn 80 PTO hours per year. Worried about losing your current PTO benefit? Ask us about PTO Matching.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $45,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Childcare
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Application Question(s):
- Are you willing to learn to drive a 14-passenger vehicle for field trip transportation?
Education:
Experience:
- Classroom teaching: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Director License (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
