Assistant Preschool Principal

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
  
  

What We Offer

• Pay range: $65,000-$75,000

• Health, vision, and dental benefits

• 401(k) plan

• Paid holidays and sick days

• Employee referral bonus

• Student tuition discount
  
  

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. This role offers a meaningful opportunity to deepen administrative expertise while shaping a strong, cohesive school community.

You will help guide and develop teachers, strengthen family relationships, and ensure the campus operates efficiently and safely. Above all, you will uphold a culture of care, physically, emotionally, socially, and intellectually, ensuring students remain at the center of every decision and that the learning environment remains safe, welcoming, and well-organized.

Key Responsibilities

Instructional Leadership & Academic Support

• 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