Afterschool Assistant Director Early Childhood Education

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Bonus based on performance
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Free food & snacks
• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Tuition assistance
• Vision insurance

Company: Leaf Spring School at Matthews
Location: Stallings, NC 28104
Job Type: Full-Time
Compensation: Competitive Salary | Based on Experience
Industry: Early Childhood Education | Preschool Administration | Child Care Management

At Leaf Spring Schools
, we’re more than just a daycare—we’re a nationally recognized leader in early childhood education, preschool leadership
, and child wellness programming
. With our innovative campus model—including our signature Get Well Place for mildly ill children—we provide a unique, nurturing environment for infants through PreK students.

We are seeking a dynamic, experienced After school Assistant Director to lead the operations of our school. If you have a passion for child development
, team leadership, and family partnership—and a desire to build an exceptional program—we want to meet you.

• Paid time off and holidays
  , including your birthday!
• Work-life balance is a priority
  : no evening or weekend shifts.
• Heavily discounted tuition and free access to the Get Well Place for your own child when ill
• Paid training and continuing education opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement for professional development
• Meals provided daily
• Positive,
  team-driven culture focused on collaboration and learning

As the After school Assistant Director, you will lead a high-performing school by managing operations, enrollment, compliance, and staff development to deliver outstanding results and build lasting relationships with families.

• Assist in managing all daily operations of the school-age program and ensure licensing compliance and adherence to NAEYC and state regulations
• Support curriculum implementation, classroom environments, and teacher-child interactions in line with early learning standards
• Assist with training, and evaluating teachers, assistant teachers, and support staff
• Maintain staffing ratios and lead employee scheduling
• Build strong relationships with families and ensure satisfaction through effective parent communication and engagement strategies
• Maintain budgeting, tuition tracking,
  enrollment management
  , and expense control
• Ensure that health and safety protocols,
  emergency preparedness
  , and building maintenance are followed.
• Support food service, transportation
  , and Get Well Place operations
• Act as a positive ambassador in the community and collaborate with local agencies and child advocacy organizations
• Assist with family engagement events, open houses
  , and center tours

• Associate’s degree (or higher) in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Elementary Education, or a related field
• At least 2–5 years of experience in preschool, daycare, or child care center leadership
• In-depth knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices (DAP) and state early learning guidelines
• Background in staff supervision, enrollment growth, budget oversight
  , and program management
• Familiarity with curriculum models such as Reggio Emilia or Montessori is preferred, as our proprietary curriculum incorporates elements from both approaches.
• Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills
• Passion for building a high-quality, family-focused program that supports the whole child

This is your opportunity to lead a child-centered, family-focused school that’s committed to excellence. As an Assistant Director at Leaf Spring Schools, you’ll have the tools, support, and flexibility to make a meaningful difference every day.

join a nationally respected organization where your leadership will help shape the future of early childhood education.