Assistant Center Director — Operations & People Leader

Child-Development-Schools; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Child-Development-Schools seeks an Assistant Director to lead daily center operations, focusing on staff management, administrative excellence, and compliance. You will support enrollment growth and partner with the Center Director to maintain quality and regulatory standards.

The role emphasizes strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and effective communication to manage multi-priority tasks in a fast-paced early childhood environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the center to ensure efficiency and safety.
• Manage staff scheduling and attendance records (ADP) and staff coverage to meet ratios.
• Support compliance with licensing regulations and company policies.
• Assist with enrollment processes, tours, and family engagement.
• Coordinate administrative tasks and records with Center Director.

Skills

Staff management

Scheduling

Communication

Enrollment growth

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree in ECE or related field

Tools

ADP

Job description

Child-Development-Schools seeks an Assistant Director to lead daily center operations, focusing on staff management, administrative excellence, and compliance. You will support enrollment growth and partner with the Center Director to maintain quality and regulatory standards.

The role emphasizes strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and effective communication to manage multi-priority tasks in a fast-paced early childhood environment.