Assistant Director

Sunrise Preschools; Clayton (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunrise Preschools is seeking an Assistant Director to lead daily center operations, manage staff performance, and uphold program quality. The role focuses on administrative excellence, regulatory compliance, and delivering a safe, supportive environment for children and families.

Reports to the Center Director and partners with school leadership to drive enrollment growth, staff development, and adherence to company standards.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in early childhood education or related field.
• Meet or exceed State Assistant Director licensing requirements.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Hyper organized with problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Passion for developing people.
• Comfort with administrative systems and processes.
• Team-oriented mindset with willingness to support where needed.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day center operations and staff management.
• Ensure compliance with licensing regulations and company policies.
• Manage staff scheduling and attendance records in ADP.
• Support enrollment tours and onboarding activities.
• Maintain accurate records and assist with administrative tasks.
• Collaborate with Center Director on partnerships and quality.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Time management

People development

Administrative systems

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Associate degree in Early Childhood Education

Business or related field

State Assistant Director licensing requirements

Tools

ADP

Job description

Job Description

Education Requirements

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

Ideal Candidate Demonstrates

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Hyper Organized with strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Passion for developing people
• Comfort with administrative systems and processes
• A team-oriented mindset with a willingness to support where needed
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Effective partnerships with school leadership to support enrollment growth, talent recruitment, onboarding, employee engagement, and compliance and quality.

Pay is $31,000 and dependent on experience

Requirements

Position Summary

The Assistant Director is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the center, with a strong focus on staff management, administrative excellence, and operational execution. This role ensures the school and program run efficiently while supporting staff performance and maintaining compliance with company standards. The Assistant Director reports to the Center Director.

Essential Functions

Staff Leadership & Management

Business Administration

• Manage staff scheduling, time and attendance record keeping in ADP, along with staff coverage to meet ratio and operational needs.

Operational Excellence

• Oversee daily center operations to ensure consistency, safety, and compliance.
• Ensure adherence to licensing regulations and company policies.

Administrative & Financial Support

• Manage collection and account accuracy.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure timely completion of administrative tasks.
• Support financial operations in partnership with the Center Director.

Family Support

• Accountable for Family and Teacher development & Retention
• Assist with tours and enrollment processes as needed.

Scope of Responsibility

• Center-level administrative execution
• Administrative coordination including scheduling and supplies
• Supporting compliance and documentation requirements
• Enabling efficient daily operations across the center

Key Responsibilities

• Administrative Execution
• Operational Coordination
• Compliance & Documentation
• Family & Staff Support
• Partnership with Center Director

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