Assistant Director

• The Assistant Director is a lead member of administration who works closely with the other members of the Admin team to support the mission and values of Piper Preschool.
• The candidate works closely with the Administrative Team to ensure that all functions of this job description are fulfilled.
• The candidate is committed to sustaining a high-quality preschool program that values partnerships between families and staff, and creating an open and honest working environment that inspires professionalism and rewards creative, innovative teaching.
• The candidate must assist the members of the administrative team as needed in overseeing all operations to ensure a quality experience for all members of the Piper community.
  • Review and enforce Personnel Policies.
  • Review, enforce, and rehearse Safety Procedures.
  • Review licensing requirements and maintain compliance with regulations.
• Familiar with software programs such as ADP and Playground.
• Understand and enforce all policies within the Faculty Handbook.
• Serve as a member of the Piper Administrative Team.
  • Assist the Director as needed with overall management to help ensure safety and top-quality programming throughout the entire organization.
  • Assist all Administrative Team members as needed.
  • Work closely with staff to ensure consistent representation of philosophy and cohesiveness throughout the school.
• Support daily administrative functions, including scheduling, record-keeping, payroll, communication, and documentation.
• Assist teachers and staff in coordinating classroom activities and school events.
• Serve as a warm and professional first point of contact for families and visitors.
• Manage calendars, emails, and phone communications efficiently.
• Oversee supply inventory and ordering.
• Support staff onboarding and team coordination.
• Collaborate closely with leadership to maintain compliance and operational standards.
• Help maintain a positive, team-oriented culture across the preschool.
• Juggle multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Prior teaching experience in early childhood education or a related field.
•  Must have a B.A. in Early Childhood or related field.
• Must have at least 24 ECE units.
• Proven administrative experience, ideally in a school or childcare setting.
• Demonstrated ability to manage or lead a team.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Warm, positive attitude with a collaborative, team-first mindset.
• Ability to adapt, problem-solve, and keep operations running smoothly.
• Proficiency with common office software (Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, etc.).

We are Piper. We grow with families. We create community. We love what we do, and put our heart and soul into every detail.