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Spring Education Group
Preschool Assistant Principal
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What they do
A Preschool or Childcare Teacher works with young children, usually ages 3 - 5, to help them learn the social, motor and language skills needed to be ready for kindergarten and elementary school. Organizes activities and uses play or games to help children learn; develops schedules and routines for children that include exercise and rest. Works in a school or in a childcare center or program.
$42,713 / year median in California
+9% projected growth
Job Description
Merryhill School is a community of private schools dedicated to helping students become confident, resilient, and independent learners. Our educational journey begins with an academically focused preschool experience grounded in early literacy, phonics, and mathematics, then progresses through a challenging, well-rounded elementary and middle school curriculum. Through the Merryhill Method, students embrace meaningful challenges while developing the academic and interpersonal skills needed to thrive. Educators serve as trusted mentors who create engaging learning environments, provide personalized guidance, and help students discover what they are capable of achieving. With schools across California, Colorado, Nevada, and Texas, Merryhill is supported by Spring Education Group and offers employees opportunities for professional development, collaboration, and continued career growth. Assistant Principal - Merryhill School What We Offer
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid holidays and sick days
- 401k plan with company match
- Tuition discounts for your children
- Professional development
- Education reimbursement and partnerships About the Role The Assistant Principal supports the Head of School and/or Principal in overseeing all campus operations, spanning financial planning, community engagement, staff development, and day-to-day management.
- Support implementation and continuous improvement of curriculum and instructional practices
- Observe classrooms and provide coaching and feedback to teachers to drive instructional quality
- Partner with leadership to monitor student progress and support academic interventions as needed
- Promote student-centered learning environments that support the whole child Staff Development & Team Leadership
- Assist in recruiting, hiring, onboarding, and retaining high-quality educators and staff
- Support performance management, including coaching, feedback, and professional development planning
- Foster a collaborative, accountable, and positive team culture
- Step in as acting school leader in the absence of the Principal/Head of School Campus Operations & Compliance
- Support daily campus operations, including scheduling, staffing coverage, and facility oversight
- Ensure compliance with state licensing, health, and safety requirements
- Assist with emergency preparedness and implementation of school safety protocols
- Partner with administrative staff to ensure efficient front office operations Family & Community Engagement
- Build strong relationships with families through consistent communication and visibility
- Support student enrollment, retention, and community outreach efforts
- Address parent questions or concerns with professionalism and responsiveness
- Represent the school positively within the broader community Enrollment & Business Support
- Partner with leadership on enrollment goals, tours, and conversion efforts
- Support marketing initiatives and campus events to drive prospective family engagement
- Monitor key campus metrics and contribute to action planning for improvement What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's degree in Child Development or a related field
- Minimum of one year in a school leadership or administrative role
- At least three years of prior teaching experience
- Knowledge of state education and licensing standards; maintains required credentials
- Broad understanding of instructional programs, extracurricular activities, and strategies that ensure a safe and orderly school environment
- Strong preference for candidates with prior responsibility in school operations, including building maintenance oversight, program evaluation, employee engagement and management, office administration, and emergency procedures To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.