Childcare Assistant Director

Benefits

• Company parties
• Competitive salary
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• 401(k)
• Bonus based on performance
• Opportunity for advancement

The Primrose School of North Edison located at 23 Nevsky Street, Edison, NJ is seeking a Director for our private preschool. This position will ensure adherence to our mission of bringing the best and most trusted in early childhood education and child care services to families we serve. We are seeking an individual who is energetic, organized, a problem solver, and possesses great communication skills.

This individual needs to be passionate about early childhood education and dedicated to the success of our next generation. They will need to promote the Primrose School of North Edison in the community to build awareness, enrollment, and achieve planned profitability.

Primrose School of North Edison is an accredited private preschool that provides a premier educational child care experience. We offer year‑round programs for children from infant through elementary‐aged school age.

• Overall responsibilities for managing and overseeing all aspects of a private preschool to include health and safety, enrollment and financial wellness, staffing, training and retention, campus management, and delivery of high‑quality education and care
• Maintain strong relationships with our families, faculty, and vendors
• Oversee program development/enrollment and conduct tours of the program
• Cultivate and maintain a safe and enjoyable culture while working in a fast‑paced environment
• Ability to perform all essential functions for each person in the school, including, but not limited to other Leadership Team positions, Teacher, and Food Service Teacher
• Understanding of marketing online through Facebook and Instagram
• Strong understanding of State Licensing and Health Department Regulations
• Ensure all staff are up to date on required trainings
• Ability to hire and onboard qualified employees and ensure their training is completed in a timely manner
• Ability to train staff twice a year for professional development
• Ability to schedule employees on a daily schedule in a profitable manner
• Ability to have tough conversations with employees

• A Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field is required
• Management experience in a licensed child care facility
• Experience with franchised child care center preferred
• Strong background in state licensing regulations in the State of New Jersey, staffing, enrollment, and budget management
• Demonstrated highly‑effective organizational, time‑management, and multitasking skills
• Demonstrated responsibilities in overseeing all preschool operations including human resources, quality assurance, and facility operations
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong commitment to building positive relationships with families and the community
• Proficient with technology such as computers, tablets, and Microsoft Office

• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Closed nights and weekends
• Set Flexible Schedule
• Opportunities for Career Advancements and Training
• Continual professional development through hands on and online trainings
• All supplies and materials paid for and provided by company

Each Primrose school is a privately owned and operated franchise, and the respective Franchise Owner is the employer at each school. Franchise Owners set their own wage and benefit programs, which vary among Franchise Owners. Primrose Schools and its Franchise Owners are equal opportunity employers. Positions and position titles vary by school.