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.
What You'll Do
Lead & Support Teachers
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
Support Children & Families
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
Develop & Manage Staff
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
Staffing & Operations
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
Compliance & Quality
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
Technology & Administrative Responsibilities
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
What We're Looking For
The ideal candidate is a confident, organized, and dependable leader who can balance people management with the operational demands of a busy preschool environment.
Required: People management or supervisory experience
Required: A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Education, Early Childhood Education, or Child Development
Strong knowledge of early childhood education and developmentally appropriate practices
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
The ability to provide constructive feedback and confidently address performance concerns
Strong follow-through and the ability to manage multiple priorities
Strong technology skills and the ability to learn and navigate multiple software platforms
A collaborative, professional, and solutions-oriented approach
A willingness to be hands-on and step into the classroom when needed
A genuine commitment to high-quality early childhood education
Position Requirements
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Education, Early Childhood Education, or Child Development
Must meet applicable Texas Health and Human Services childcare licensing requirements
Must successfully pass state and federal background checks
Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the workday
Must be able to lift at least 30 pounds
CPR/First Aid certification
What We Offer
Competitive salary $60,000 - $70,000 depending on experience and education
Generous paid holidays
Excellent Benefits package including health insurance (a portion of premiums paid by employer), vision, and dental
Supplemental voluntary insurances (life; STD; critical illness; hospital indemnity; accident)
Continued professional growth and training
Matched 401K program (after 1st year of employment)
Generous paid parental leave (after 3rd year of employment)
To learn more about us, visit our website: https://thechilddevelopmentcenter.org/

Employment type
Full-Time

Work arrangement
No