The most meaningful leadership roles don’t just manage people – they shape futures. It starts here.

At Columbia Academy – Maple Lawn, we believe that changing the beginning of a child's life can change their whole story. We're looking for a leader who believes it, too. As our Assistant Director, you won’t just support daily operations. You'll help grow and shape a school culture where teachers grow, children thrive, and families feel genuinely seen and valued.

This is a role for someone who leads from the front, who knows how to build trust with a team, drives enrollment through authentic relationships, and holds a high bar for what great Early Childhood Education looks like. You’ll work in close partnership with our School Leader and be backed by the resources and support of Endeavor Schools, a growing national family of private schools.

Compensation: $23.50–$25.50/hour, depending on education and experience
$1,500 Hiring Bonus!

What You’ll Do

• Partner with the School Leader to meet enrollment objectives and drive student retention through meaningful family relationships and community engagement
• Lead alongside the School Leader to implement ECE curriculum and build a culture of excellence that recognizes and elevates every team member
• Oversee school compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations and licensing requirements
• Manage classroom ratios and staffing distributions with both creativity and fiscal responsibility
• Play an active role in hiring, onboarding, and retaining high-quality educators
• Support staff development through goal-setting, ongoing feedback, and performance coaching, including recognition, performance improvement plans, and evaluations
• Step in as a key operational leader whenever the School Leader is unavailable
• Other duties as assigned

What You Bring

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in Early Childhood Education or a comparable school setting
• Prior supervisory or team leadership experience strongly preferred
• MSDE Certifications in at least 1 domain
• An Associate's degree in Education or equivalent experience (specific state licensing requirements apply)
• Comfort with budgets, revenue accountability, and operational metrics is a plus
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and general technology platforms
• A genuine belief and passion for Early Childhood Education

Why work for us? Because we truly care about our people!

We know that great leaders need more than a title. They need support, community, and room to grow. At Columbia Academy – Maple Lawn, you'll join a team of educators who are serious about Early Childhood Education and genuinely care about each other. As part of Endeavor Schools, you'll have access to:

• Competitive compensation + $2,000 sign-on bonus
• Medical insurance, 401(k), and paid time off
• Education scholarships and child tuition discounts
• A collaborative leadership team invested in your professional development
• The stability and resources of a growing national school network

Endeavor Schools is an equal opportunity employer.