Assistant Center Director: Operations & People Lead

childdevelopmentschoolsexternal; Warr Acres (OK); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid holidays and PTO

Tuition discount for own children

Job summary

CDS seeks an Assistant Director to oversee day-to-day center operations, focusing on staff management, administrative excellence, and policy compliance. The role reports to the Center Director and supports enrollment growth and staff development.

Responsibilities include scheduling, attendance, and financial record-keeping in partnership with the Center Director, while ensuring safety and regulatory adherence across daily operations.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Early Childhood Education or related field is preferred.
• Experience with staff scheduling and licensing compliance is a plus.
• Financial record-keeping and basic accounting tasks are part of the role.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily center operations and ensure safety and compliance.
• Manage staff scheduling, timekeeping, and coverage.
• Support Center Director in financial operations and enrollment processes.
• Coordinate family and teacher development and retention efforts.
• Ensure documentation and licensing requirements are met.

Skills

Staff leadership

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Payroll systems (ADP)

Education

Associate degree in Early Childhood Education

Associate degree in Business or related field

Tools

ADP

Job description

CDS seeks an Assistant Director to oversee day-to-day center operations, focusing on staff management, administrative excellence, and policy compliance. The role reports to the Center Director and supports enrollment growth and staff development.

Responsibilities include scheduling, attendance, and financial record-keeping in partnership with the Center Director, while ensuring safety and regulatory adherence across daily operations.