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- This is a Direct Hire position with the school
- Location: South Dennis, MA
- Full-Time Monday - Friday & year-round employment
School Admin – Assistant Director: Early Childhood Education Opportunity
A well-established early childhood school is seeking a collaborative and experienced early childhood educator to join its administrative team. This Assistant Director role is ideal for a candidate who is passionate about supporting teachers, maintaining high-quality classroom environments, and building strong relationships within a thriving school community.
This is an opportunity to join a high-performing leadership team at a year-round preschool program serving Infants through Pre-K, with a strong reputation for educational excellence and family engagement.
Compensation & Benefits
- $60,000 - $65,000 annually, based on experience and credentials
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- PTO and Paid Holidays
- 100% Child Care Tuition Discount for Leadership Staff
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Professional Development Opportunities and Ongoing Support
Position Overview
The Assistant Director will support the Director and administrative team across all classrooms, with a primary focus on:
- Supporting curriculum implementation and educational quality
- Assisting with teacher coaching and professional development
- Providing classroom support and operational oversight
- Building strong relationships with teachers and families
- Assisting with enrollment, family engagement, and daily operations
- Supporting licensing compliance and school-wide initiatives as needed
This role is highly collaborative and best suited for someone who enjoys being actively engaged with staff, children, and families throughout the school day—not someone seeking a primarily desk-based administrative position.
The ideal candidate values educators, leads with positivity and professionalism, demonstrates strong organization, and embraces a team-first mindset.
Qualifications
- CDA, Associate's Degree, Bachelor's Degree, or higher in Early Childhood Education or a related field
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in a licensed early childhood education setting
- Experience working with children across all age groups, including infants, toddlers, preschool, and pre-kindergarten
- Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
- Passion for early childhood education and child development
Preferred
- Experience teaching in all classroom age groups
- Previous experience serving as a mentor, lead teacher, or informal leader within a school setting
- Familiarity with enrollment support, family engagement, and center operations
- Experience with childcare management software and administrative systems
- Interest in growing into a long-term leadership role within early childhood education
Skills & Attributes
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent organizational and time management abilities
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel
- Collaborative and team-oriented work style
- High initiative and strong work ethic
- Ability to problem-solve and adapt in a fast-paced environment
- Passion for supporting educators and fostering a positive school culture
Additional Information
- Candidates should ideally reside within a reasonable commuting distance of the school
- Relocation assistance may be considered for qualified candidates
- Schedule flexibility to participate in alternating opening and closing administrative coverage is required
Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
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