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Academy Director/ Assistant Director
Kiddie Academy —Costa Mesa, CA
- $25 - $30 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Health insurance
- 401(k)
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Academic Dean(Private High School-CPS)
Novel Prep —Irvine, CA
- $100,000 - $130,000 a year
- Full-time
- School experience
- Classroom
- High school
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Principal of School / Head of School (Grades 6–12)
Merit Fellows Initiative —Cerritos, CA
- $90,000 - $180,000 a year
- Part-time
- School experience
- High school
- Teaching Certification
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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School Director
The Goddard School of Trabuco Canyon, CA —Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
- $100,000 - $120,000 a year
- Full-time
- School experience
- Mid-level
- Preschool
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Assistant Principal
Vista Charter Public Schools —Santa Ana, CA
- $111,702 - $135,811 a year
- Full-time
- School experience
- 5 years
- Master's degree
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Preschool and Childcare Center Director
Preschool Childcare —Anaheim, CA
- $25 - $28 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- Mid-level
- Preschool
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Assistant to the School Principal
A Plus 1 Academy —Irvine, CA
- $18 - $25 an hour
- Part-time
- School experience
- Customer service
- English
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Early Childhood Director
ARK Academy —Irvine, CA
- $65,000 - $73,000 a year
- Full-time
- School experience
- Classroom
- CPR Certification
- Health insurance
- 401(k)
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Assistant Preschool Director/ Operations Preschool Director
The Goddard School of Lake Forest (Baker Ranch), CA —Lake Forest, CA
- $50,000 a year
- Online Application
- School experience
- CPR Certification
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Academy Director/ Assistant Director

Kiddie Academy
Costa Mesa, CA

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Job Details

Full-time
$25 - $30 an hour
6 days ago

Benefits

Health insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Employee discount
Opportunities for advancement

Qualifications

Vendor relationship building
Teamwork
Team leadership
Teacher mentoring for professional development
Team development
Education
Bachelor's degree
Teacher coaching
Team training
Professional development training
Early Childhood Education

Full Job Description

Join Our Growing Team!

Kiddie Academy is one of the nation's leading providers of educational child care, and we're growing throughout Orange County! We are looking for a passionate, experienced, and dedicated Academy Director or Assistant Director to lead one of our schools.

If you're seeking a long-term career with opportunities for professional growth, leadership development, and the chance to make a meaningful impact on children, families, and educators, we'd love to hear from you.

Starting pay is based on education, experience, qualifications, and references. Additional compensation opportunities are available based on successful performance, center enrollment growth, and continued success with Kiddie Academy.

Position Summary

The Academy Director/Assistant Director is responsible for leading all aspects of the school's daily operations, educational excellence, enrollment, staffing, and overall success of the Academy. This role is committed to delivering an exceptional experience for children, families, and staff while upholding Kiddie Academy's mission of "Awakening Possibilities through Life Essentials®."

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Staff Development

Recruit, hire, and retain exceptional educators and support staff.
Maintain appropriate staffing levels through proactive hiring and succession planning.
Prepare and manage weekly staffing schedules.
Ensure all employee licensing and personnel records remain current and compliant.
Train, mentor, coach, and evaluate team members using performance management tools.
Foster a positive, collaborative workplace culture that encourages professional growth and employee retention.
Recognize outstanding performance and recommend merit increases when appropriate.

Operations & Financial Management

Monitor Academy performance and key business metrics to identify opportunities for improvement.
Assist upper management with budgeting and financial planning.
Manage expenses within approved budgets and company guidelines.
Oversee vendor relationships and ensure accurate tracking of financial transactions.
Maintain the Academy building and coordinate repairs and maintenance with approved vendors.

Licensing & Compliance

Maintain strong working relationships with Community Care Licensing and other regulatory agencies.
Ensure compliance with all Federal, State, local, and Kiddie Academy policies and regulations.
Complete all required professional development and licensing training.
Lead accreditation efforts and maintain the Academy's quality standards.

Family Engagement & Enrollment

Provide outstanding customer service to current and prospective families.
Conduct enrollment tours and educate families about Kiddie Academy's programs and philosophy.
Respond promptly to enrollment inquiries.
Promote family satisfaction and identify opportunities to improve retention.
Create newsletters and other Academy communications.

Educational Excellence

Support teachers in implementing Kiddie Academy's proprietary Life Essentials® Curriculum.
Conduct classroom observations and provide meaningful coaching and feedback.
Ensure developmentally appropriate practices are consistently implemented.
Lead staff meetings, training sessions, family events, open houses, and community activities.
Champion new initiatives and continuous improvement throughout the Academy.

Additional Responsibilities

Perform other duties as assigned to support the successful operation of the Academy.

Candidates must meet the California Community Care Licensing Title 22 Director qualifications, including:

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field or equivalent education and experience as permitted under Title 22.
A minimum of 12 core semester units in Early Childhood Education/Child Development, including infant/toddler.
At least 3 semester units in Early Childhood Administration.
Qualifying experience as required by California Community Care Licensing regulations for a Child Care Center Director.
Previous experience as a Child Care Center Director or Assistant Director preferred.
Strong knowledge of child development and developmentally appropriate practices.
Experience training, mentoring, and coaching staff.
Excellent leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
Ability to work independently while leading and supporting a collaborative team.
Outstanding commitment to customer service and family engagement

Why Join Kiddie Academy?

Competitive pay based on experience and qualifications
Growth and advancement opportunities
Supportive leadership team
Meaningful work making a difference in children's lives
Professional development opportunities
Stable, long-term career with a nationally recognized child care organization

If you're an experienced leader who is passionate about early childhood education and committed to building a high-quality learning environment for children, families, and educators, we'd love to welcome you to the Kiddie Academy team.

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k)
Employee discount
Health insurance
Paid time off

Work Location: In person

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