Highlights
Our Assistant School Directors have the opportunity to develop the leadership, operational, and business skills necessary to advance into School Director and other leadership opportunities within COA. This is an opportunity to move beyond the classroom and into a true leadership role where you'll help lead a team, influence school performance, support families, and gain hands-on experience across all areas of school operations.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | North Wales, PA |
| Industry | Education |
| Salary | $48,000–$50,000 Per Year |
| Company Size | 2,500 to 4,999 employees |
| Year Founded | 1998 |
| Website | http://www.childrenofamerica.com/ |
Description
Assistant School Director - Leadership Career Path
$48,000-$50,000 + Variable Pay Incentives | Career Growth to School Director | 100% Employee Childcare Discount
Ready to take the next step in your early childhood leadership career?
Children of America (COA) is looking for an Assistant School Director who is ready to lead, grow, and make a real impact.
This is an opportunity to move beyond the classroom and into a true leadership role where you'll help lead a team, influence school performance, support families, and gain hands-on experience across all areas of school operations.
Most importantly, this role can be your next step toward becoming a School Director.
You'll work closely with the School Director and COA's regional leadership team while developing the skills and experience needed to take your career to the next level.
Why Join COA?
We invest in our leaders.
As an Assistant School Director, you'll have the opportunity to:
- Lead and develop a team of passionate early childhood educators
- Partner with the School Director on day-to-day school operations
- Help drive enrollment, team performance, and school success
- Build meaningful relationships with families, teachers, and leadership
- Support hiring, onboarding, coaching, scheduling, and staff development
- Ensure the school delivers a high-quality educational experience
- Help maintain compliance with state licensing requirements
- Develop your leadership and business skills with the goal of advancing into a School Director role
- Be part of a company that provides internal career advancement opportunities
Compensation & Incentives
$50,000-$60,000 base salary + variable pay incentives
We recognize that great leaders make a difference. Compensation is based on experience, skills, location, and internal equity, with opportunities for additional performance-based incentives.
What Makes a Great COA Assistant School Director?
We're looking for someone who:
- Has 2-4 years of leadership experience
- Has at least 2 years of experience in a licensed childcare/early childhood setting
- Has an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field, as required by the state
- Is confident leading, coaching, and motivating a team
- Builds strong relationships with teachers, families, and leadership
- Is organized, proactive, and comfortable making decisions
- Can handle challenges with professionalism and a solutions-focused mindset
- Has a strong understanding of early childhood education
- Is committed to professional development and continued growth
- Meets all applicable state licensing requirements
Your Career Can Grow Here
At COA, we don't want you to simply fill a position-we want to help you build a career.
Our Assistant School Directors have the opportunity to develop the leadership, operational, and business skills necessary to advance into School Director and other leadership opportunities within COA.
If you're ready to take ownership, lead a team, and take the next step in your career, we want to hear from you.
Benefits & Perks
- Internal Career Advancement Opportunities
- 100% Employee Childcare Discount
- Variable Pay Incentives
- Annual Longevity Bonus
- Quarterly PEEEPs (IOS) Bonus
- Educational Assistance/Reimbursement
- T.E.A.C.H. Scholarship Partnerships
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Employee Recognition Programs
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- 401(k)
- Life, Accident & Disability Insurance
- Paid Vacation & Paid Holidays
About Children of America
At Children of America, we believe great schools start with great leaders and great people.
Our programs serve children from 6 weeks through 12 years, including Infant, Toddler, Preschool, Pre-K, Before & After Care, and Summer Camp.
We're committed to creating an environment where our team members can grow, lead, and bring their strengths and ideas to work every day.
If you're ready to take the next step in early childhood leadership, apply today!
All job offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and the submission of the required state documents.
About Company
Overview
At Children of America, our employees are the fuel that helps our company run. Working for us is an opportunity for you to achieve success and career goals. We are committed to making you feel important and part of a team. You will have the chance to work in a fun environment while learning and developing skills to fuel your future. Our deep commitment to the families we serve, community involvement, and high-quality early education are some of the many reasons why so many early education professionals have chosen to join the Children of America family. Established in 1997, Children of America has grown to be one of the nation's most respected childcare organizations providing early childhood education and development programs. Our “exclusive curriculum” is one-of-a- kind and focuses on the development of the total child – physically, socially, emotionally and intellectually. We provide a safe, nurturing, learning-friendly environment in which infants and children can develop to their full potential. Further, we recognize that each child is unique, with talents, abilities, interests, and needs unlike any other. Our staff members understand and respect this individuality, and are dedicated to fostering self-esteem and self-awareness. We at Children of America strongly believe in providing stimulating curricula and enriching, individualized experiences in order to promote the academic and social development of each child.Benefits
Children of America provides more than just day care, we offer early childhood educational programs that promote school readiness and a lifetime love of learning. We offer an excellent compensation and benefits package that includes:*Benefits packages are determined by job classification and status. Not all benefits are applicable to every position. *Benefits may vary by individual Children of America location.
Mission Statement
Children of America's commitment is to provide a safe, developmentally appropriate environment for infants through elementary school. Our emphasis is to provide a stimulating and educational experience that promotes every child's social, emotional, physical and cognitive development. We deliver educational programs that foster self-esteem, encourage curiosity and inspire children’s desire to be life-long learners.People
We're Looking for Passionate and Creative Individuals The most important foundation for every child’s success is a nurturing adult who helps spark imagination, build self-esteem and help children discover the world and all it has to offer. And because we are growing leaps and bounds we are recruiting qualified, talented, and dedicated candidates. We hire only the best and the brightest childcare professionals. Our history and commitment to education has made us a nationally recognized childcare company and we would like to invite you to be part of our amazing team.Products
6wks to 9 mths & 9 to 16 mths (2 levels).
16 mths to 2 yrs & 2 to 2 1/2 (2 levels).
21/2 to 3, 3 to 4, & 4 to pre-K (3 levels).
School Age 5 to 6
School Age 5 to 10
School Age 5 to 12.
Camp WOW" School Age 5 to 12.
FOR TALENTED CHILDCARE PERSONNEL.