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Beyond the Books Academy | BTBA Prepschool
Location: Smyrna, Georgia

Reports To: Executive Director

Position Type: Full-Time Leadership Position

Position Overview
Beyond the Books Academy is seeking a dynamic, organized, relationship-driven, and forward-thinking Assistant Director to work directly alongside the Executive Director in leading the vision, growth, development, and overall success of our educational organization.This individual will serve as a key member of the school’s leadership team, helping translate organizational goals and the Executive Director’s vision into actionable plans, effective systems, and measurable outcomes.The Assistant Director will play an integral role in strengthening the school’s academic program, developing and supporting staff, improving daily operations, cultivating meaningful relationships with families, and ensuring that our educational environment reflects the highest standards of excellence.We are looking for someone who understands that effective school leadership requires more than managing daily responsibilities. It requires the ability to develop people, build strong systems, identify opportunities for improvement, solve problems, maintain accountability, and consistently move the organization forward.The ideal candidate is a proactive leader who can take ownership, exercise sound judgment, collaborate with others, and confidently represent the vision and values of Beyond the Books Academy.This position requires someone who can lead people, manage processes, develop programs, and help turn vision into results.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Executive Leadership & Vision Implementation

• Work directly with the Executive Director to support the overall vision, mission, and strategic direction of the organization.
• Assist in translating organizational goals into actionable plans, timelines, and measurable outcomes.
• Participate in leadership meetings, strategic planning, and organizational development.
• Help identify opportunities for growth, improvement, innovation, and increased organizational effectiveness.
• Take ownership of assigned leadership initiatives and ensure projects are carried through to completion.
• Provide leadership support across academic, administrative, operational, and staff development departments.
• Help establish a culture of professionalism, teamwork, accountability, and excellence.
• Serve as a trusted leadership partner and representative of the Executive Director when assigned.
• Anticipate organizational needs and bring forward solutions rather than waiting for direction.

2. Academic Leadership & Curriculum Development

• Collaborate with the Executive Director and instructional team to strengthen the school’s academic vision.
• Assist with the development, implementation, and evaluation of curriculum for preschool through fifth grade.
• Help ensure curriculum aligns with Georgia’s applicable early learning standards and Georgia Standards of Excellence.
• Support the development of lesson plans, instructional materials, academic projects, and learning experiences.
• Help establish academic expectations, grade-level learning objectives, and student achievement benchmarks.
• Assist with the development of pre-assessments, ongoing assessments, and post-assessments.
• Monitor curriculum implementation and instructional consistency across classrooms.
• Support teachers in delivering engaging, developmentally appropriate, and academically challenging instruction.
• Help identify student learning gaps and coordinate strategies for academic improvement.
• Collaborate with teachers to strengthen student engagement, classroom management, and instructional effectiveness.
• Support the development of academic enrichment opportunities and family learning initiatives.

3. Staff Leadership, Training & Development

• Assist in recruiting, onboarding, training, and developing staff members.
• Establish clear expectations for staff performance, professionalism, communication, and accountability.
• Help ensure employees understand their roles, responsibilities, and organizational expectations.
• Conduct staff meetings, leadership meetings, and professional development sessions as assigned.
• Provide ongoing coaching, guidance, and constructive feedback.
• Monitor staff performance and support the implementation of evaluation processes.
• Identify training needs and coordinate opportunities for professional growth.
• Address workplace concerns and assist with conflict resolution.
• Promote a positive, collaborative, and solutions-oriented work environment.
• Help build a team culture where employees take ownership of their responsibilities and understand the importance of their contributions.

4. Operational Leadership & Organizational Accountability

• Assist in overseeing daily school operations and ensuring departments function effectively.
• Monitor the implementation of organizational policies, procedures, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Ensure staff members understand and follow established operational expectations.
• Help develop systems, checklists, schedules, and accountability tools to improve efficiency.
• Monitor facility readiness, classroom organization, opening and closing procedures, and overall presentation.
• Identify operational gaps and recommend solutions.
• Ensure responsibilities are clearly assigned, communicated, and completed.
• Support compliance with applicable state licensing requirements, organizational policies, and safety procedures.
• Monitor the effectiveness of communication systems and internal workflows.
• Help ensure the school maintains an organized, professional, safe, and welcoming environment.

5. Family Relationships & Community Engagement

• Build and maintain positive, trusting relationships with families.
• Serve as a leadership point of contact for parent questions, concerns, and feedback.
• Promote consistent, professional, and timely communication with families.
• Help resolve parent concerns with professionalism, empathy, and sound judgment.
• Support family engagement initiatives, parent meetings, school events, and community activities.
• Help families understand the school’s expectations, educational philosophy, and commitment to student success.
• Strengthen family partnerships and encourage meaningful participation in the school community.
• Identify opportunities to improve family satisfaction, retention, and engagement.
• Represent the organization with warmth, professionalism, and integrity.

6. Organizational Growth & Student Success

• Collaborate with the Executive Director to identify opportunities to improve school performance and organizational growth.
• Help establish and monitor measurable goals for academic performance, staff effectiveness, family engagement, and operational excellence.
• Review student progress and organizational performance data.
• Identify areas where additional resources, training, or improvements are needed.
• Support enrollment, retention, and family satisfaction initiatives.
• Help strengthen the overall educational experience for students and families.
• Participate in developing new programs, partnerships, and organizational initiatives.
• Ensure that decisions and daily practices support the long-term sustainability and success of the organization.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Educational Leadership, Business Administration, Early Childhood Education, or a related field preferred.
• Master’s degree in Educational Leadership, Administration, or a related field is a plus.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of progressive leadership, school administration, educational management, or organizational management experience.
• Experience supervising, training, and developing employees.
• Knowledge of early childhood education and elementary school environments.
• Familiarity with curriculum development, instructional practices, and student assessment.
• Strong organizational, communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and lead projects from planning through execution.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships with employees, families, and community partners.
• Strong understanding of accountability, organizational systems, and effective leadership practices.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, and handle sensitive situations professionally.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
We are looking for someone who:

• Is a natural leader who inspires confidence and earns the respect of others.
• Can think strategically while remaining attentive to daily organizational needs.
• Understands the difference between being busy and being productive.
• Takes initiative and follows through without constant supervision.
• Can lead difficult conversations with professionalism and confidence.
• Understands how to develop people rather than simply delegate tasks.
• Is solution-oriented and approaches challenges with a positive mindset.
• Understands the importance of consistency, organization, and accountability.
• Is passionate about education, child development, and student success.
• Can balance compassion with high expectations.
• Understands that strong relationships and strong systems are equally important.
• Is committed to continuous learning, growth, and organizational excellence.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS & MEASURES OF SUCCESS
The Assistant Director will be evaluated based on measurable leadership outcomes, including:Leadership & Vision

• Organizational initiatives are successfully implemented.
• Executive Director priorities are translated into completed projects and measurable progress.
• Leadership communication and coordination are consistent.

Academic Excellence

• Curriculum development initiatives are supported and implemented.
• Teachers receive appropriate guidance, training, and instructional support.
• Student progress and academic outcomes are regularly monitored.

Staff Development

• Staff members understand their responsibilities and performance expectations.
• Training and onboarding systems are consistently implemented.
• Staff accountability, professionalism, and teamwork improve.

Operational Excellence

• Daily procedures and established SOPs are consistently followed.
• Operational responsibilities have clear ownership.
• The school maintains a safe, organized, and professionally managed environment.

Family Engagement

• Families receive consistent and professional communication.
• Parent concerns are addressed in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Family relationships, satisfaction, and retention are strengthened.

Organizational Growth

• Leadership initiatives contribute to stronger programs, improved performance, and sustainable organizational growth.

WHY JOIN BEYOND THE BOOKS ACADEMY?
Beyond the Books Academy is committed to taking education beyond traditional expectations. We believe children deserve an educational experience that recognizes their individual potential, develops their critical thinking, embraces their differences, and prepares them for the future.Our commitment extends beyond the classroom. We believe in developing strong educators, empowering families, building community partnerships, and creating an environment where everyone has an opportunity to grow.We are looking for a leader who wants to be part of building something meaningful and lasting.If you are an innovative thinker, a relationship builder, a strong organizational leader, and someone who believes in making a measurable difference in the lives of children, we invite you to apply.Help us lead with purpose. Build with intention. And take education beyond the books!

Pay: $55,500.00 - $69,700.00 per year

Work Location: In person