Assistant Center Director

Why Blooming Prep

At Blooming Prep, Assistant Center Director is a highly valued professional partner in our growing team. We believe exceptional early childhood education begins with a strong and professional leadership team. Inspired by Reggio Emilia and Montessori, we are creating a community where children feel valued, educators feel supported, and families feel a true sense of belonging.

As our Assistant Center Director, you will have the opportunity to shape our school culture from the beginning while working alongside our professional team.

Build a school. Inspire a team. Shape a child’s future.

About the Role

Blooming Prep is a brand-new independent nursery and preschool inspired by Reggio Emilia and Montessori. We are seeking an experienced and inspiring Assistant Center Director to help launch and lead our new Gowanus and Brooklyn Heights locations. This is a unique opportunity to shape a school from the ground up, build a strong and collaborative teaching team, partner closely with families, and bring Blooming Prep’s educational vision to life.

Assistant Center Director will collaborate closely with our Center Director on daily school operations and regulatory compliance while helping to create a warm, thoughtful, and high-quality learning environment for children from infancy through preschool.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner closely with the Center Director in the day-to-day leadership and operation of the school
• Support teachers and staff in maintaining high-quality, developmentally appropriate classroom environments
• Assist with staff scheduling, coverage, supervision, onboarding, and daily communication
• Help ensure consistent implementation of Blooming Prep’s curriculum and educational approach
• Support compliance with NYC Department of Health Article 47 requirements, documentation, and school procedures
• Build strong, positive relationships with children and families and maintain responsive family communication
• Support school tours, admissions, enrollment, and new family onboarding
• Help coordinate school events, parent engagement, and community-building initiatives
• Assist with classroom observations, teacher feedback, training, and professional development
• Collaborate with Blooming Prep leadership across locations and step into leadership responsibilities as needed
• Help maintain a welcoming, organized, safe, and professional school environment

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field approved by DOHMH
• Valid New York State teaching certification B-2 or 1-6
• Previous experience in a comparable early childhood leadership/management role
• Deep understanding of developmentally appropriate early childhood practices
• Ability to build strong relationships with children, families, and staff
• Familiarity with Reggio Emilia and Montessori approaches is a plus

Compensation and Benefits

• Highly competitive compensation
• Fully covered medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer contribution
• Life insurance
• 4 weeks of paid time off
• Paid scheduled school closures and holidays
• Annual performance-based bonus
• $3,000 sign-on bonus
• Ongoing professional development and leadership support
• Commuter benefits