Assistant Director

Child-Development-Schools; East Point (GA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental, vision, life insurance

401(k)

Holidays and PTO

Tuition discount

Tuition reimbursement

PerkSpot discounts

Job summary

Child-Development-Schools is seeking an Assistant Center Director to oversee daily center operations, staff scheduling, compliance, and administrative excellence under the Center Director's supervision.

The role emphasizes staff development, enrollment support, and partnerships with leadership to ensure high-quality early childhood education and smooth program delivery.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Hyper organized with strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Administrative execution and staffing coordination.
• Operational coordination and compliance with policies.
• Documentation and record-keeping.
• Family and staff support and engagement.

Skills

Detail orientation

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Associate degree in early childhood education or related field

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

• 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.
• 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 to $40,000, 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 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.

A degree or coursework in Early Childhood Education is a plus. We are looking for people who are ready to lead and committed to growing .

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