Company Overview
Primrose School of Eagan is a high-performing privately-owned franchise and a recognized leader in premium early childhood education for over a decade. The center maintains Cognia accreditation a top Parent Aware 4-Star Rating and consistently high Net Promoter Scores reflecting exceptional family satisfaction with our nurturing environment smooth operations and superior educational outcomes.
We deliver the exclusive research-informed Balanced Learning curriculum a proven purposeful approach that integrates engaging play with intentional teacher guidance to develop Active Minds Healthy Bodies and Happy Hearts. This curriculum is supported by a modern digital platform that streamlines delivery tracking and mastery for children from infancy through school age.
We are actively seeking an experienced Assistant School Director to join our leadership team. We are looking for a proven leader who can contribute meaningfully from day one and accelerate key priorities.
Summary
Provide leadership support to enhance operational maturity contribute to efficient operation strengthen team performance and ensure execution of daily needs and strategic initiatives including mid-cycle accreditation enrollment planning seasonal transitions and daily operations. You will also help shape the experience of children families and teachers every day!
Reports primarily to the Owner; collaborates with the School Director and Director of Education.
Responsibilities
- Lead daily school operations during absences of the School Director ensuring full compliance with health safety licensing and brand standards.
- Gain comprehensive working knowledge of all positions within the school to provide informed support and backup coverage.
- Partner with leadership to achieve and maintain maximum enrollment strengthen family relationships and support effective cost management.
- Advance key strategic projects including accreditation cycles seasonal enrollment planning transitions and continuous process improvement.
- Cultivate a supportive accountable culture that prioritizes health safety work-life balance and strong relationships among staff families and children.
Required Qualifications & Experience
We are seeking candidates with proven operational leadership in a licensed childcare environment:
- Demonstrated success in operational leadership team development enrollment/retention strategies and daily management within a high-performing childcare center or other similar child-centered business environment.
- Demonstrated operational maturity with calm and decisive leadership for managing daily needs in a center serving 150 children and 50 staff.
- Familiarity with project/task management platforms. Computer and Microsoft Office efficient.
- Experience supporting or leading accreditation processes (Cognia Parent Aware or comparable) and planning in early education.
- Demonstrated professional maturity with communication strategic thinking and relationship-building skills.
- Commitment to accountability efficiency and a confident results-oriented leadership approach.
- Working knowledge of childcare management software (e.g. Procare/Tadpoles) or similar administrative software and other project/task management platforms (quick learner required).
At Primrose School of Eagan youll find:
- Benefits package including health insurance 401(k) paid time off and ongoing professional development.
- Opportunity to join a joyful high-performing team within a financially sound well-established franchise with committed ownership.
- Significant role in sustaining excellence driving strategic initiatives and helping create a truly self-sufficient leadership structure.
- Professional environment that values work-life balance within the natural demands of center operations (primarily full-time weekday schedule).
Hours Requirements: Full time 32-40 hours/week; must be able to open and/or close building with normal operating hours of 7:00am 6:00pm. Reduced full-time schedule available (32 paid hours/week) for exceptional candidates with demonstrated ability to deliver results efficiently.
Salary Range: $52000 to $62000 annual salary (assumes 40-hour schedule); salary commensurate with experience
Ready to Make a Difference If you are a proven leader ready to bring immediate value to a thriving high-achieving Primrose franchise apply today.
How to Apply: Apply through or email
Experience: Child-centered business leadership: 1 year (Required)
Ability to Commute: Eagan MN 55122 (Required)