Assistant Director Job Early Childcare
Full Time • Woburn
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Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Company parties
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Free food & snacks
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Vision insurance
The Assistant Director plays a key leadership role in producing faculty satisfaction, family confidence, and strong daily operations. This role supports the Principal and Director of Operations by ensuring people, systems, and standards are consistently upheld.
This is an ideal role for a leader who enjoys being visible, organized, and people-centered—someone who understands that great schools run on clarity, care, and follow-through.
What You’ll Do
Faculty & Culture - Support faculty onboarding, check-ins, and daily leadership presence - Reinforce professional standards, attendance, and school culture - Assist with observations, feedback, and skill development - Contribute to faculty meetings, recognition, and retention efforts
Family Experience - Support parent satisfaction meetings, new family orientations, and satisfaction conversations - Help ensure a professional, welcoming, and organized campus experience - Assist with enrollment conversations, and campus visits as needed
Operations & Systems - Assist with daily and weekly scheduling, break coverage, and call-out management - Support compliance with EEC, health & safety practices, and documentation - Assist with hire-to-Day-1 onboarding administration and file maintenance - Help maintain a campus that is organized, prepared, and visit-ready
Leadership & Alignment - Serve as a steady leadership presence for faculty and families - Communicate clearly with the Principal and the management team - Model professionalism, accountability, and calm problem-solving
What Success Looks Like
- Faculty feel supported and clear on expectations
- Families feel heard, cared for, and confident
- Schedules are covered and issues are handled early
- The school operates with consistency, calm, and alignment
Qualifications
- Early childhood education or leadership experience preferred
- Strong organizational and communication skills required
- Comfort managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Alignment with Primrose values: care, learning, professionalism, and community
Why Primrose
We believe we are the best preschool in our local market because we know how to produce satisfaction—for children, families, and employees. This role offers growth, stability, and the opportunity to lead within a values-driven organization.
EOE | Competitive compensation and benefits
Compensation: $55,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year
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CAREER DEVELOPMENT
As a teacher, you'll develop the skills you need to advance your career in education or launch the next chapter of your professional life.
INDUSTRY-LEADING CURRICULUM
Teachers at Primrose schools are educators, not babysitters. They all use our Balanced Learning approach - an exclusive, research-informed method that gives you both structure and flexibility, so you can make the most of every moment in the classroom.
SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY
You'll be part of a team of professionals and in-school leaders who feel more like family and are as invested in the children - and your future - as you are.
SCHOOL PROVIDED SUPPLIES
At the Primrose School of Woburn, we believe that the money you make should stay with you. We will cover the cost of keeping your classroom fully stocked with the best and newest supplies.