Who We Are
Vivvi is not your typical daycare! We’re reinventing child care and early learning for today’s families and creating opportunities for teachers and caregivers to do what they love (and feel valued while they’re doing it). Join the Vivvi community to provide the quality program children deserve while pursuing your own professional growth and development.

About The Role
As the Assistant Head of School, you will play a vital leadership role in driving both operational and educational excellence at our campus. Working closely with the Head of School, you will help lead all aspects of enrollment, school climate, staffing, compliance, curriculum quality, and family partnership to ensure a thriving, supportive environment for children, families, and faculty alike. This role is an excellent career pathway with strong growth potential toward becoming a Head of School, offering hands-on leadership experience and opportunities to deepen your expertise in all facets of school operations and education.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervisory Leadership: Lead the team in staffing and scheduling decisions. Partner with the Head of People to make key hiring, firing, promotion, and compensation decisions. Oversee performance reviews, mentor faculty, and cultivate a positive, collaborative team culture.

• Curriculum & Instruction: Oversee the quality and implementation of curriculum and instruction with support from the Education Director, ensuring alignment with Vivvi’s educational philosophy.

• Compliance & Safety: Act as the primary contact for compliance, licensing, and health and safety. Demonstrate deep knowledge of Article 47 regulations and Vivvi’s campus-specific protocols. Delegate daily operational tasks to guarantee smooth opening/closing, health checks, documentation, and emergency preparedness. Collaborate with the Head of Compliance to update policies and deliver training.

• Community & Enrollment: Drive enrollment targets and family retention efforts. Lead community-building initiatives and develop programs that foster an exceptional parent experience and strong family partnerships.

Apply Today If You:

• Hold a Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field

• Have 5+ years of relevant experience in early childhood education leadership

• Possess NY State Teaching Certification

• Are a skilled leader with a proven track record in managing teams and driving school operations

• Have expertise in curriculum oversight and instructional leadership

• Are knowledgeable about compliance requirements and comfortable managing health, safety, and licensing regulations

• Thrive in building community and fostering positive relationships with families and staff

• Are committed to upholding and advancing Vivvi’s inclusive and child-centered philosophy

Compensation & Benefits
Our Assistant Head of School earn salaries from $82,000-$110,000 based on level of education and experience. Full time employees also receive benefits including tuition reimbursement, health, vision, and dental insurance, retirement savings, and commuter benefits.

Join Us!
Be part of a dynamic, mission-driven organization dedicated to transforming early education. Vivvi campuses are designed with children’s growth in mind, offering modern facilities and ongoing support for educators’ professional development.

Applicants must be based in or willing to relocate to NY and have independent US work authorization.