Assistant Director (Co-Director Level) – Childcare / Preschool

Assistant Director (Co-Director Level) – Childcare / Preschool

NC Licensed Administrator Required
Primrose School of Chapel Hill at Briar Chapel
Full-Time | On-Site

This is not a placeholder leadership role — it’s a meaningful opportunity to help shape a school community.

Primrose School of Chapel Hill at Briar Chapel is hiring a Full-Time Assistant Director (Co-Director Level) to help lead a preschool program rooted in strong relationships, thoughtful structure, and a genuine love for early childhood education. We are seeking a credentialed leader who is passionate about children’s development and equally committed to supporting teachers, building positive culture, and creating classrooms where everyone can thrive. You will partner closely with an experienced Director to guide daily operations, strengthen team performance, and ensure every child and family feels known and valued.

Our Leadership Culture

We are not a “survival mode” school. Our leadership team operates with clear systems, shared accountability, and active on-site ownership support. We believe strong structure creates the stability needed for meaningful relationships — with children, families, and staff. Our leaders stay connected to classrooms, support teachers during real moments, and model the warmth, professionalism, and consistency we expect throughout the school.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Annual pay increases
• 7–15 days PTO (accrued based on tenure)
• 8 paid holidays + paid winter break (Christmas Eve–New Year)
• Paid birthday off
• Paid anniversary bonuses (tenure-based)
• Paid inclement weather closure days
• 401(k) with employer match
• Dental, Vision, Life & Short-Term Disability insurance
• Professional development & leadership growth
• Frequent staff appreciation events
• Free meals & snacks
• No nights or weekends

Your Role

This is a true shared leadership position. You will:

• Co-lead daily school operations
• Serve as Administrator-in-Charge per NC licensing requirements
• Support compliance and maintain high standards of health and safety
• Partner on staffing, scheduling, budgeting, and performance management
• Spend time in classrooms coaching teachers and supporting child development
• Mentor and develop educators into confident professionals
• Build strong family relationships and strengthen community trust

You will lead with both structure and heart.

Required Qualifications

• Active NC Child Care Administrator Credential (Level III or higher), or eligible prior to start
• Bachelor’s degree in ECE, Elementary Education, or related field (or qualifying equivalent)
• Minimum 2 years of leadership experience in a licensed childcare setting
• Strong organizational skills with a collaborative leadership style
• Ability to balance accountability with empathy

Great Fit If You:

• Care deeply about children and the educators who serve them
• Believe structure and warmth can coexist
• Enjoy mentoring and building strong teams
• Take pride in running a school that families trust
• Are looking for long-term growth and meaningful impact

If you’re ready to lead in a school where relationships matter as much as results, we would love to connect.

Apply today.

Each Primrose school is a privately owned and operated franchise, and the respective Franchise Owner is the employer at each school. Franchise Owners set their own wage and benefit programs, which may vary. Primrose Schools and its Franchise Owners are equal opportunity employers.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person