Assistant Director Job Early Childcare

Primrose Schools

Woburn, MA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$55,000–$60,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Childcare, Communication Skills, Documentation, Early Childhood Education, File Maintenance, Follow Through, Leadership, Management Strategy, Multitasking, Onboarding, Operations, Organizational Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Safety Compliance, Safety/Work Safety, School Attendance
LOCATION
Woburn, MA
POSTED
30+ days ago

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The Assistant Director plays a key leadership role in producing faculty satisfaction, family confidence, and strong daily operations. This role supports the Principal and Director of Operations by ensuring people systems and standards are consistently upheld.

This is an ideal role for a leader who enjoys being visible, organized, and people-centered-someone who understands that great schools run on clarity, care, and follow-through.

What Youll Do

• Faculty & Culture - Support faculty onboarding, check-ins, and daily leadership presence • Reinforce professional standards, attendance, and school culture • Assist with observations, feedback, and skill development • Contribute to faculty meetings, recognition, and retention efforts

Family Experience

• Support parent satisfaction meetings, new family orientations, and satisfaction conversations • Help ensure a professional welcoming and organized campus experience • Assist with enrollment conversations and campus visits as needed

Operations & Systems

• Assist with daily and weekly scheduling, break coverage, and call-out management • Support compliance with EEC health & safety practices and documentation • Assist with hire-to-Day-1 onboarding administration and file maintenance • Help maintain a campus that is organized, prepared, and visit-ready

Leadership & Alignment

• Serve as a steady leadership presence for faculty and families • Communicate clearly with the Principal and the management team • Model professionalism, accountability, and calm problem-solving

What Success Looks Like

• Faculty feel supported and clear on expectations • Families feel heard, cared for, and confident • Schedules are covered and issues are handled early • The school operates with consistency, calm, and alignment

Qualifications

• Early childhood education or leadership experience preferred • Strong organizational and communication skills required • Comfort managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment • Alignment with Primrose values: care, learning, professionalism, and community

Why Primrose

We believe we are the best preschool in our local market because we know how to produce satisfaction-for children, families, and employees. This role offers growth, stability, and the opportunity to lead within a values-driven organization.

EOE | Competitive compensation and benefits

Compensation: $55,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

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