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Lead Preparatory

Assistant Director

Lead Preparatory, Jonesboro, Georgia, United States, 30236

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Job Description

Job Description

Benefits: 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discounts Free food & snacks Opportunity for advancement Paid time off Vision insurance

Assistant Director

Are you a bold, passionate leader who believes every child is destined for greatness? Lead Preparatory is searching for an exceptional and highly ambitious Assistant Director to help lead our early learning community with purpose, vision, and love. This role is for someone ready to support, uplift, and grow both the team and our youngest learners.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, love working alongside educators, and are committed to excellence in early childhood education, this is your opportunity to shine.

Position Overview: The Assistant Director Administrative will partner with the Center Director to ensure daily operations run smoothly while also helping to guide the academic, social, and emotional development of our scholars. This leader will work closely with staff and families to maintain high-quality instruction, ensure regulatory compliance, and foster a welcoming, vibrant school culture.

Key Responsibilities Include:

Supervise and support teacher-leaders and childcare staff

Conduct classroom observations and performance evaluations

Lead team meetings and facilitate ongoing staff development and training

Communicate effectively with families, prospective clients, and team members

Help develop, review, and implement lesson plans and educational programming

Ensure compliance with all licensing and regulatory requirements

Assist with enrollment, marketing, and community engagement

Maintain clean, safe, and developmentally appropriate environments

Provide warm, informative tours to prospective families

Partner with the Director to meet organizational goals and solve challenges proactively

Qualifications:

BS/BA in Early Childhood Education or related field (Director Certification preferred)

Minimum of 2 years of experience in a leadership or supervisory role within an early learning or childcare center

Experience in a Quality Rated program is strongly preferred

Prior classroom teaching experience required

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

CPR and First Aid Certification required

Strong understanding of child development, instructional planning, and safety protocols

Ability to remain calm, flexible, and solution-oriented

Who Were Looking For:

A confident leader who can walk in their authority while being a trusted support to the Director

A team-builder who inspires excellence and accountability

A strategic thinker who sees the big picture but also executes the day-to-day with care

A professional who thrives on purpose, believes in every childs potential, and values partnerships with staff and families

Why Lead Preparatory? Lead Preparatory is more than a schoolits a mission. We believe in learning, leading, and loving without limits. Our scholars are nurtured with high expectations, and our team members are developed into leaders who make a difference. If youre ready to grow professionally while growing little leaders, we invite you to join our journey.