Assistant Director

Child Development Schools • Monroe, NC

10d

About The Position

The Assistant Director is responsible for the center’s day-to-day operations, with a focus on staff management, administrative excellence, and operational execution. The role helps ensure the school and program run efficiently, supports staff performance, and maintains compliance with company standards. The Assistant Director reports to the Center Director.

The role is accountable for center-level administrative execution, administrative coordination such as scheduling and supplies, support for compliance and documentation requirements, and enabling efficient daily operations across the center. It also supports family and teacher development and retention, enrollment growth, talent recruitment, onboarding, employee engagement, and quality through effective partnerships with school leadership.

Requirements

• Meet or exceed State Assistant Director licensing requirements.
• Associate degree in early childhood education, business, or a related field, or equivalent years of experience.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in early childhood education is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage staff scheduling, time and attendance records in ADP, and staff coverage to meet ratio and operational needs.
• Oversee daily center operations to ensure consistency, safety, and compliance.
• Ensure adherence to licensing regulations and company policies.
• Manage collection and account accuracy.
• Maintain accurate records and complete administrative tasks in a timely manner.
• Support financial operations in partnership with the Center Director.
• Support family and teacher development and retention.
• Assist with tours and enrollment processes as needed.
• Coordinate administrative tasks, scheduling, and supplies.
• Support compliance and documentation requirements.
• Partner with school leadership on enrollment growth, talent recruitment, onboarding, employee engagement, and compliance and quality.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short- and long-term disability coverage.
• 401(k).
• Nine company-paid holidays and eight days of PTO.
• 50% tuition discount for the employee’s children enrolled at a CDS center.
• Up to $5,250 in annual tuition reimbursement for continued education.
• Access to PerkSpot discounts on major brands and services.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree