Afterschool Assistant Director – Early Childhood Education
Full Time • Stallings
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Bonus based on performance
- Dental insurance
- Employee discounts
- Free food & snacks
- Free uniforms
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Tuition assistance
- Vision insurance
Company: LeafSpring School at Matthews
Location: Stallings, NC 28104
Job Type: Full-Time
Compensation: Competitive Salary | Based on Experience
Industry: Early Childhood Education | Preschool Administration | Child Care Management
Lead with Purpose at LeafSpring Schools
At LeafSpring Schools, we’re more than just a daycare—we’re a nationally recognized leader in early childhood education, preschool leadership, and child wellness programming. With our innovative campus model—including our signature Get Well Place for mildly ill children—we provide a unique, nurturing environment for infants through PreK students.
We are seeking a dynamic, experienced Afterschool Assistant Director to lead the operations of our school. If you have a passion for child development, team leadership, and family partnership—and a desire to build an exceptional program—we want to meet you.
Why Work at LeafSpring Schools?
- Paid time off and holidays, including your birthday!
- Work-life balance is a priority: no evening or weekend shifts.
- Heavily discounted tuition and free access to the Get Well Place for your own child when ill
- Paid training and continuing education opportunities
- Tuition reimbursement for professional development
- Meals provided daily
- Positive, team-driven culture focused on collaboration and learning
Key Responsibilities
As the Afterschool Assistant Director, you will lead a high-performing school by managing operations, enrollment, compliance, and staff development to deliver outstanding results and build lasting relationships with families.
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Assist in managing all daily operations of the school-age program and ensure licensing compliance and adherence to NAEYC and state regulations
- Support curriculum implementation, classroom environments, and teacher-child interactions in line with early learning standards
- Assist with training, and evaluating teachers, assistant teachers, and support staff
- Maintain staffing ratios and lead employee scheduling
- Build strong relationships with families and ensure satisfaction through effective parent communication and engagement strategies
- Maintain budgeting, tuition tracking, enrollment management, and expense control
- Ensure that health and safety protocols, emergency preparedness, and building maintenance are followed.
- Support food service, transportation, and Get Well Place operations
- Act as a positive ambassador in the community and collaborate with local agencies and child advocacy organizations
- Assist with family engagement events, open houses, and center tours
Qualifications
- Associate’s degree (or higher) in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Elementary Education, or a related field
- At least 2–5 years of experience in preschool, daycare, or child care center leadership
- In-depth knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices (DAP) and state early learning guidelines
- Background in staff supervision, enrollment growth, budget oversight, and program management
- Familiarity with curriculum models such as Reggio Emilia or Montessori is preferred, as our proprietary curriculum incorporates elements from both approaches.
- Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills
- Passion for building a high-quality, family-focused program that supports the whole child
Make an Impact. Grow Your Career.
This is your opportunity to lead a child-centered, family-focused school that’s committed to excellence. As an Assistant Director at LeafSpring Schools, you’ll have the tools, support, and flexibility to make a meaningful difference every day.
Apply now and join a nationally respected organization where your leadership will help shape the future of early childhood education.
Compensation: $48,000.00 - $51,000.00 per year
Make a Difference
LeafSpring School has been the standard of excellence in early education and school-age recreation for over 35 years, providing an enriching environment and a nurturing school setting for children and their families. We are a nationally recognized early childhood education franchise that offers innovative programs for infants, preschoolers, and school-age children. With a commitment to fostering cognitive, social, physical, and emotional growth, LeafSpring School provides a community of families and educators who partner for each child’s success.
LeafSpring School employees help build the foundation for excellence within every student by developing lifelong learners and the leaders of tomorrow. Make a real difference in your community by helping young minds develop and grow into healthy, productive individuals.
This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchise. All inquiries about employment at this franchise should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to LeafSpring School Corporate.
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