Assistant Director

Socket.dev; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev in Tempe, AZ is seeking an Assistant Center Director to oversee day-to-day center operations, staff scheduling, and regulatory compliance. You will partner with the Center Director to ensure high-quality administrative execution and family engagement.

The role emphasizes staff leadership, accurate record-keeping in ADP, and maintaining licensing standards while supporting enrollment and team development. This is a salaried, education-and-experience-based position.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in early childhood education (preferred), or related field
• Meet or exceed State Assistant Director licensing requirements
• Strong attention to detail and organization

Responsibilities

• Manage staff scheduling and attendance records in ADP.
• Oversee daily center operations to ensure safety, consistency, 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.

Skills

Staff leadership

Administrative excellence

Operations coordination

Communication & collaboration

Education

Associate degree in ECE or related field

Tools

ADP Time & Attendance

Job description

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

The Assistant Center Director is accountable for:

• 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

This is a Salaried role based on education and experience

Qualifications

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
• 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.