Assistant Director

Child Development Schools North Carolina LLC; Selma (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k)

Holidays & PTO

Tuition Discount

Tuition Reimbursement

PerkSpot Discounts

Job summary

Child Development Schools North Carolina LLC is seeking an Assistant Director to lead day-to-day center operations with a strong focus on staff management and administrative excellence. The role reports to the Center Director and requires hands-on oversight of scheduling, attendance, licensing compliance, and customer enrollment processes.

Ideal candidates have an associate degree and familiarity with ADP and fiscal operations; the position offers competitive pay ($32,000-$36,000), benefits, and

Qualifications

• Associate degree in early childhood education (preferred) or business or related field.
• Meet or exceed State Assistant Director licensing requirements.
• Experience in early childhood education or child care operations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily center operations
• Manage staff scheduling and attendance
• Ensure licensing compliance
• Support enrollment and family engagement
• Partner with Center Director on financial and operational tasks
• Maintain accurate records

Skills

Staff scheduling

ADP familiarity

Compliance management

Documentation

Enrollment support

Family & staff support

Operations coordination

Communication

Education

Associate degree in early childhood education

Associate degree in business

Licensing requirements knowledge

Tools

ADP

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: $32,000-$36,000 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 deadlinesComfort 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.