Assistant Head of School

Assistant Head of School - New York City

New York City

Who We Are Vivvi is not your typical daycare! We’re reinventing child care and early learning for today’s families and creating meaningful leadership opportunities for professionals who want to make an impact in early childhood education. Join the Vivvi community to support a high-quality early learning environment while advancing your own career in school leadership and operations.

About the Role As the Assistant Head of School
, you’ll play a critical leadership role in ensuring the overall success of our campus. In close partnership with the Head of School, you’ll support and manage key areas including school operations, compliance, enrollment, staff development, and parent partnership. This is not a classroom or teaching position, but a strategic role focused on driving the success of our programs through operational excellence and strong team leadership.

This position offers a clear pathway for growth toward a Head of School role and provides hands‑on experience across all aspects of school management.

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership & Management: Oversee staffing plans and scheduling; support team development through mentorship, coaching, and performance management. Collaborate with the Head of People on hiring, promotions, and employee relations matters. Cultivate a positive, mission‑driven workplace culture.

Program Oversight: Partner with the Education Director to ensure consistent program quality and alignment with Vivvi’s educational vision. Provide support and oversight to ensure classroom teams have the resources and guidance they need.

Compliance & Operations: Serve as the campus lead for compliance, licensing, and health and safety. Maintain a thorough understanding of Article 47 and other relevant regulations. Manage day‑to‑day operational logistics, delegate responsibilities, and coordinate emergency preparedness and safety procedures.

Family & Community Engagement: Drive enrollment and retention efforts through relationship‑building, communication, and community initiatives. Support a welcoming and responsive school environment for all families.

We’d Love to Hear From You If You:

• Hold a Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field
• Have 5+ years of leadership experience in early childhood or school administration
• Possess NY State Teaching Certification (preferred for regulatory purposes, not for classroom teaching)
• Are experienced in managing teams and leading school operations
• Are knowledgeable about compliance requirements and licensing regulations
• Are skilled in building relationships with families and staff
• Align with Vivvi’s mission and values, especially in creating inclusive, high‑quality learning environments

Compensation & Benefits Assistant Heads of School earn between $82,000–$110,000
, depending on education and experience. Full‑time employees receive comprehensive benefits, including tuition reimbursement, health, vision, and dental insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, commuter benefits, and more.

Join Us! Be part of a mission‑driven, forward‑thinking organization transforming early childhood education. Vivvi campuses are thoughtfully designed to support children, families, and professionals alike.

Location Requirement Applicants must be based in or willing to relocate to NYC and have independent U.S. work authorization.