Assistant Education Director

Circle C Child Development Center | Austin, TX
Salary: $70,000–$80,000 per year

Full Time Exempt

Circle C Child Development Center is seeking an experienced and motivated Assistant Education Director to join our leadership team. We are a NAEYC-accredited preschool serving children from infancy through age 5, and we are looking for a strong education leader who is passionate about early childhood education and thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

The Assistant Education Director works closely with the Education Director to manage the day-to-day operations of the Education Department, support and develop teaching staff, maintain classroom quality, and ensure our program consistently meets our high standards for children, families, and educators.

• Conduct daily classroom walkthroughs and check-ins, providing real-time coaching, feedback, and guidance to teachers
• Observe classrooms throughout the day and support teachers in strengthening their classroom practices
• Coach teachers on developmentally appropriate practices, play-based learning, classroom management, and professional communication
• Address and manage teacher performance concerns, including professionalism, punctuality, and attendance
• Review and provide feedback on lesson plans and support the consistent implementation of curriculum
• Ensure student assessments are completed accurately and on time

• Provide hands-on support in classrooms and assist with behavioral and developmental concerns
• Help welcome and transition new students and families into the program
• Serve as a liaison between teachers and parents, including responding to emails and phone calls
• Assist with the management of child injuries and illnesses
• Model appropriate, professional communication and interactions with children and families

• Coordinate and facilitate staff professional development, including whole-group training and hands-on workshops
• Track and assign required training hours for teaching staff
• Assist with planning and leading staff meetings
• Participate in teacher interviews and hiring decisions
• Support new teacher onboarding, orientation, and provisional-period reviews
• Assist with annual performance reviews and provide meaningful feedback to teachers
• Facilitate team meetings and support staff collaboration

• Collaborate with the HR Director and Education Director on staffing needs
• Help coordinate daily classroom staffing and coverage
• Step into classrooms when needed to provide teacher coverage and maintain appropriate ratios
• Help improve and streamline school-wide procedures and systems
• Coordinate and supervise student observers and interns
• Manage inventory of educational resources, furniture, and equipment
• Support resource and supply requests
• Assist with coordinating therapy sessions and other student services

• Help ensure ongoing compliance with Texas childcare licensing requirements
• Support the implementation and maintenance of NAEYC accreditation standards across classrooms and staff
• Support other quality initiatives and program standards, including Texas Rising Star
• Maintain accurate documentation and follow established school policies and procedures

• Monitor and respond to communications through Procare
• Review and approve daily activities and communications in Procare
• Review lesson plans and follow up with teachers as needed
• Maintain training and staff documentation
• Assist with teacher evaluations and performance reviews
• Make candidate calls and assist with reference checks
• Help manage daily administrative tasks and follow-up

The ideal candidate is a confident, organized, and dependable…