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Assistant Director | Kiddie Academy of Fleming Island Something BIG is coming to Fleming Island! Kiddie Academy of Fleming Island is a brand-new, state-of-the-art early childhood education center , and we're building our leadership team from the ground up! We're looking for an energetic, organized, and passionate Assistant Director who wants more than just a job — someone who wants to be part of building an amazing school, developing a strong team, and creating an incredible experience for children and families. If you love early childhood education, enjoy leading people, and are ready to take the next step in your career, we want to meet you!

WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS OPPORTUNITY

Being part of a brand-new school means you have the opportunity to make an impact from Day One! Help build and shape our school culture Be part of the founding leadership team Recruit, train, coach, and develop an amazing teaching team Build strong relationships with children and families Grow your leadership skills in a supportive environment Career growth opportunities as our school grows Work alongside an experienced and passionate leadership team

WHAT YOU'LL DO

As our Assistant Director, you'll be an important part of the day-to-day leadership of the academy. You'll help ensure our children receive an exceptional educational experience while supporting our teachers, families, and school operations.

Your responsibilities will include:

Support, coach, and motivate teachers and staff Help ensure successful implementation of the Life Essentials® curriculum Conduct classroom observations and provide meaningful feedback Support teacher onboarding, training, and professional development Build positive relationships with families and provide outstanding customer service Assist with parent communication, phone calls, and front office operations Conduct tours and help prospective families discover why Kiddie Academy is the right choice for their children Support enrollment and family engagement initiatives Assist with licensing, DCF, compliance, and academy records Partner with the Director to create a positive, accountable, and team-oriented culture Help establish systems and routines that will set our new academy up for long-term success

THE PERSON WE'RE LOOKING FOR

We're looking for someone who is:

A Leader:

You enjoy motivating others and leading by example.

A Team Builder:

You know that great schools are built by great teams.

A People Person:

You genuinely enjoy connecting with teachers, children, and families.

Organized:

You can keep multiple priorities moving without losing sight of what matters most.

Positive & Energetic:

You bring enthusiasm and solutions to the team every day.

Growth-Minded:

You're ready to learn, develop, and grow into greater leadership opportunities.

QUALIFICATIONS

Must be at least 21 years old CDA, Associate's, or related field preferred DCF 45 Hours required Previous preschool/early childhood education experience required Leadership, mentoring, coaching, or supervisory experience strongly preferred Strong communication and organizational skills Ability to multitask in a fast-paced early childhood environment Passion for children, education, and developing people

WHAT WE OFFER

We believe our team deserves to feel valued, supported, and invested in. Paid Time Off + Compensated Sick Leave Childcare Discount Paid Training & Professional Development Supportive Leadership Team Career Growth Opportunities The opportunity to help build a brand-new academy from the ground up!

THIS IS YOUR CHANCE TO HELP BUILD SOMETHING SPECIAL!

If you're ready to take the next step in your early childhood leadership career and want to be part of a brand-new school where your ideas, leadership, and energy can make a difference , we'd love to hear from you! Come grow with us at Kiddie Academy of Fleming Island!

Pay:

$40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance

Experience:

Preschool:

1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

Child Development Associate Certification (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Fleming Island, FL 32003 (Required)

Work Location:

In person