Assistant Director

Child-Development-Schools; Douglasville (GA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

Short- and long-term disability

401(k)

Holidays and PTO

Tuition discount for children

Tuition reimbursement

PerkSpot discounts

Job summary

Child-Development-Schools is seeking an Assistant Center Director in Douglasville, GA to manage day-to-day center operations, staff coordination, and administrative excellence. The role reports to the Center Director and focuses on compliance, quality, and efficiency across the school.

Strong organizational and communication skills are essential for success. Primary duties include overseeing operations, supporting enrollment growth, and ensuring accurate records and financial collaboration with

Qualifications

• Associate degree in early childhood education (preferred) or related field.
• Meet or exceed State Assistant Director licensing requirements.
• Experience with administrative systems and processes is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily center operations to ensure consistency, safety, and compliance.
• Support financial operations in partnership with the Center Director.
• Assist with tours and enrollment processes as needed.
• Ensure adherence to licensing regulations and company policies.
• Manage collection and account accuracy.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure timely completion of administrative tasks.
• Administrative coordination including scheduling and supplies.
• Enabling efficient daily operations across the center.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Multitasking

Administrative systems

Team collaboration

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Enrollment partnerships

Education

Associate degree (preferred)

Licensing requirements knowledge

Job description

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

Business Administration -

Operational Excellence

• 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 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

The Assistant Center Director is accountable for:

• 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

Pay and benefits

Pay: $ 35,000-$38,000 based on experience and education.

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short- and long-term disability
• 401(k)
• 9 company-paid holidays and 8 days of PTO
• 50% tuition discount for your own children enrolled at a CDS center
• Up to $5,250 in annual tuition reimbursement for continued education
• Access to PerkSpot for discounts on major brands and services

Requirements

Education Requirements

• Associate degree in early childhood education (preferred), business (or related field) or equivalen t 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
• 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.

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