Assistant Director

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Competitive salary
• Employee discounts
• Free uniforms
• Parental leave
• Training & development
• Wellness resources

Hours

Monday through Friday: 6:30 am to 3:00 pm or 10:00 am to 6:30 pm (Alternating shifts)

Job Summary

Get ready to embark on an exciting journey of growth and excellence as an Assistant Director at Celebree School™! In this role, you'll work alongside the School Director to champion our mission, vision, and values while ensuring a focus on talent, brand, and operations. Through building a school family, nurturing talent, and fostering positive community relationships, you'll be at the helm of creating an environment where both children and team members can have fun and grow! Make a difference and have fun while working alongside our dedicated team to grow people both BIG and small.

Company Overview

At Celebree School™ we grow people BIG and small. This promise reflects our holistic approach to growth, emphasizing the importance of nurturing both children and team members to reach their fullest potential. Celebree provides a supportive environment where team members have access to continuous learning, development opportunities, individual growth plans, and career pathways.

Responsibilities

• Owner Partnership & Vision Execution: Work directly with the school owner and Director to adopt, protect, and execute the long-term vision and operational processes specific to Celebree School of Leander at Crystal Falls.
• Accountability & Deadline Management: Demonstrate strong personal accountability by inherently understanding school priorities, staying exceptionally organized, and consistently meeting operational deadlines.
• Leadership & Team Guidance: Draw on your previous leadership experience to act as a strong pillar of support for the staff. You will help identify and attract top-tier talent, while supporting team growth through comprehensive training, daily guidance, and professional development.
• Community & Enrollment Growth: Actively build a warm, thriving school community that attracts new families and exceptional team members. You will drive success by helping the school achieve its enrollment goals through proactive family outreach and community engagement.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure total compliance with all federal and state laws, childcare regulations, and Celebree standards, policies, and procedures.
• Operational & Financial Support: Assist with the day-to-day management of childcare operations, including staff scheduling, documentation, financial tracking, and meticulous record-keeping to ensure smooth daily administrative function.
• Exceptional Customer Service: Deliver top-tier customer service experiences by conducting thorough, friendly school tours, maintaining a welcoming environment, and remaining highly accessible for parent meetings, phone calls, and daily connections.
• Strategic Initiatives: Enthusiastically support, lead, and implement new company initiatives, helping to guide the school culture through positive growth and evolution.

Qualifications

• Proven Assistant Director Experience: Minimum of 2 years of direct experience working in an official Assistant Director position. You must have a proven track record working in a large, profitable, licensed childcare center with a minimum capacity of 200 children.
• Demonstrated Industry Leadership: Minimum of 2 years of experience in a leadership role within the early childhood education industry, with verifiable experience managing staff, overseeing daily operations, and handling complex teacher scheduling.
• Educational Credentials: Minimum of an Associate's Degree. Being Texas Director Qualified is strongly preferred.
• Certifications & Training: Preschool Lead Teacher, Infant/Toddler, and School-Age certifications are strongly preferred. Active CPR/First Aid certification is required.
• Curriculum & Behavioral Plus: Strong familiarity or hands-on experience with advanced teaching strategies and Conscious Discipline is a major plus.
• Business Acumen: Previous experience with corporate childcare management, accounting, or business operations is highly desired.
• Operational Flexibility & Mindset: Must be highly dynamic and flexible with your daily shift schedule to support the needs of the school. You must possess a strong drive to follow, protect, and execute the unique operational processes of the Celebree Crystal Falls system.

Benefits & Compensation

• Work-Life Balance: Weekends Off: No work required during weekends, giving you dedicated time to disconnect, recharge, and focus on what matters to you.
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) package with accrual starting on Day 1 of your employment.
• Paid Holidays
• Financial Stability & Growth Incentives: Competitive base salary with a structured, signed salary increase schedule tied directly to clear performance milestones. Financial incentives designed to reward you for renewing your certifications, continuing your professional development, and expanding your career.
• Health & Future Security: Comprehensive Health Benefits package. 401(k) Retirement Plan to help you build and secure your long-term future.
• Professional Development: 100% Paid Training from day one, giving you the specific tools, resources, and deep system knowledge required to lead with confidence.
• Long-Term Career Advancement: Real upward mobility within our expanding organization. By mastering our processes, you open the door to a distinct possibility to grow into a School Director, District Director, or District Manager role in the future, transitioning into high-level multi-site leadership.