Childcare Assistant Director

The Nest Schools

School Assistant Director overseeing early childhood education programs and supporting teachers as educators. Collaborating with specialists and managing classroom budgets to promote quality education.

Posted 7/10/2026full-timeVandalia • Ohio • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $40,000 - $45,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Understand the value of Early Childhood Education and support teachers as Early Childhood Professional Educators.
Collaborate with curriculum and education specialists to ensure quality programmed education.
Manage classroom budgets for learning materials and crafts.
Implement wellness, innovation, kindness, and fun in workplace culture.
Encourage professional development and support systems for educators.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Previous administrative experience preferred.
Preferably in large school Early Childhood Education
Willing to obtain Director Credential

Benefits

Comp & perks

Industry-leading benefits and MONEY – best paid in the industry!
Career growth opportunities
Outside professional development opportunities - eg. NAEYC conferences, Nest Conferences, and more
Fellowship with other directors both regionally and throughout the company
Nest Eggs Reward & Recognition Program
Mentor Programs
Funday Mondays
Nest University - the most INNOVATIVE approach, ANYWHERE to providing training and certificate programs leading to real career opportunities in the field of Early Childhood Education in the childcare/preschool space

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Soft Skills

Support for EducatorsEncouragement of Professional DevelopmentImplementation of Workplace Culture

Certifications

Director Credential