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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.
$34,468 / year median in Ohio
+7% projected growth
Job Description
Spring Education Group's Early Childhood Education Division includes nearly 150 schools offering services from infant care through Pre-K/K programs, as well as summer camp and after-school programs. Our locations span a nationwide geographic footprint and a diverse array of pedagogical approaches — including our proprietary Links to Learning curriculum that draws from the collective expertise of renowned early-age educators such as Dewey, Piaget and Vygotsky; Montessori schools that embrace both accredited Montessori methods - AMI (Association Montessori Internationale) and AMS (American Montessori Society); and progressive language immersion programs in Mandarin and Spanish. Enchanted Care is seeking a dedicated and inspiring Assistant Principal who is passionate about early childhood education and eager to grow into a future school leadership role. This is a hands-on leadership position where you'll play a vital role in supporting our school's daily operations, mentoring teachers, and ensuring a positive experience for students and families. Our Assistant Principals lead by example—balancing time in the classroom with administrative responsibilities, and always modeling our school values of care, excellence, and collaboration. What You'll Do
- Support the Principal in all aspects of school operations, including staffing, family communication, and compliance.
- Serve as the on-site leader when Principal is out covering all aspects of the business.
- Partner with teachers to strengthen classroom quality and curriculum delivery.
- Step into the classroom as needed to support instructional coverage or special projects.
- Foster a warm, inclusive culture that inspires both children and staff to thrive.
- Participate in leadership development to prepare for future advancement into a Principal role. Qualifications
- Must be at least 19 years of age and meet state licensing requirements.
- Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related field required.
- Director Credential or 3 semester hours in administration, leadership or management required.
- Minimum 2-3 years of experience in a licensed childcare or early education setting.
- Strong communication, organization, and relationship-building skills.
- A collaborative, solutions-focused mindset and genuine passion for developing others.
- Authorization to work in the
United States Why Join Enchanted Care:
- Career pathway toward Principal and higher leadership opportunities.
- Competitive pay, full benefits, and professional development support.
- A people-first culture grounded in teamwork, respect, and growth.
- The opportunity to make a lasting impact in children's lives while helping shape the next generation of educators.