Benefits:

401(k) matching

Free uniforms

Paid time off

Assistant Director — Early Learning School

Children’s Lighthouse of Chantilly | Chantilly, VA Full-Time | In-Person

Children’s Lighthouse of Chantilly is hiring an experienced Assistant Director to support daily operations, teacher leadership, family communication, licensing compliance, and school systems. This is not an entry-level role. We are looking for a strong, experienced school administrator. The right person is warm with families, steady with teachers, strong with systems, and serious about follow-through.

Responsibilities

Support daily operations, staffing, ratios, opening/closing, and classroom coverage

Maintain and improve school systems, trackers, checklists, calendars, and follow-up processes

Ensure staff use established systems consistently

Support licensing compliance, documentation, inspections, and policy follow-through

Coach teachers with empathy, clarity, and accountability

Communicate professionally with families and handle concerns appropriately

Support tours, enrollment follow-up, and family relationships

Assist with classroom observations, teacher feedback, and behavior guidance

Step into Director duties when the Director is unavailable

Required Qualifications

Minimum 5 years of early childhood administration, school administration, childcare leadership, or related admin leadership experience

Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Education, Psychology, Business Administration, or related field strongly preferred

Prior Assistant Director, Director, Program Coordinator, Operations Lead, Curriculum Lead, or similar leadership experience strongly preferred

Strong systems, documentation, organization, and follow-through skills

Experience with licensing compliance, staff supervision, and parent communication

Must meet Virginia childcare employment requirements, including background checks

Ideal Candidate

Mature, calm, organized, and dependable

Strong with systems: creating, adopting, using, and enforcing them

Comfortable using digital tools, trackers, checklists, and calendars

Able to lead adults with warmth and accountability

Professional, discreet, and steady under pressure

Serious about safety, compliance, supervision, and school culture