Preschool Assistant Director
Emmanuel Faith Preschool & Infant Toddler Center
Escondido, CA · Posted October 2, 2026
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About the job
Job Summary
Description In a Sentence:
Assistant Director partners with preschool staff & parents to make disciples of children who will honor God by living like Jesus, supports the operations of the Preschool by filling in as site supervisor during operating hours when the Preschool Director is offsite, providing mentoring/training for teaching staff, and to support the Preschool Director in operational tasks of the Preschool & Infant/Toddler center.
Classification
FT Non-Exempt Reports To: Preschool Director
Time Commitment: 40 hours/week, plus or including:
Monthly family events Preschool Performances, Family days, etc. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
-Assists the Preschool Director with supervision and oversight of an early childhood education program, including Infant/toddler center, together with biblical Christian teachings, including, but not limited to: -Collaborate with the Preschool Director to set educational standards/goals and establish procedures for their implementation of the Curriculum, assessments & Portfolios Plan, direct, and monitor instructional methods, ensuring each child receives a balanced, appropriate learning experience that reflects the biblical teachings of EFCC and employs a developmentally appropriate curriculum -Assist in creating daily schedules, snack preparation, and coordinating staff breaks. Also assists in implementing playground schedules -Responsible for mentoring, training, and observing teachers -Staff and parent communications -Covers classrooms when needed to ensure compliance with Community Care licensing regulations. -Creates weekly lesson plans, implements a developmentally appropriate curriculum, actively supervises children, and provides age-appropriate activities to promote the child’s overall development -Assesses children’s development and uses information to inform curriculum and instruction. -Creates a safe & healthy environment and maintains cleanliness.
Requirements / Qualifications
Preventative Health Training Certificate First Aid & CPR Certificate Copy of Transcripts
Upon hire - Forms to be completed for the center Licensing file