Assistant Director

Child-Development-Schools; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Child-Development-Schools seeks an Assistant Director to lead daily center operations, focusing on staff management, administrative excellence, and compliance. You will support enrollment growth and partner with the Center Director to maintain quality and regulatory standards.

The role emphasizes strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and effective communication to manage multi-priority tasks in a fast-paced early childhood environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the center to ensure efficiency and safety.
• Manage staff scheduling and attendance records (ADP) and staff coverage to meet ratios.
• Support compliance with licensing regulations and company policies.
• Assist with enrollment processes, tours, and family engagement.
• Coordinate administrative tasks and records with Center Director.

Skills

Staff management

Scheduling

Communication

Enrollment growth

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree in ECE or related field

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

This is a Salaried role based on education and experience

Requirements

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
• 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.