Child Development Schools

Assistant Director

Child Development Schools  •  Phenix City, AL (Onsite)  •  7 hours ago
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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

Pay and benefits

Pay: $35,568-$37,440 based on experience and education.

Full-time employees receive:

  • 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

ASPIRE -- Director in Training: Assistant Directors have access to our ASPIRE program, a 3-month leadership development initiative focused on business operations, customer service, and people management. It is designed to build the skills and confidence needed to run a center independently.

Qualifications

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
  • 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.
Child Development Schools

About Child Development Schools

Established in 1988, Child Development Schools, Inc. operates as three early childhood education brands – Childcare Network, Sunrise Preschools, and My Small Wonders. We proudly provide child care and early education to over 30,000 children aged six weeks to 12 years in more than 260 child care centers across 11 states, with headquarters in Austin, Texas. Our schools offer full-time weekday schedules as well as before and after-school programs. Children receive a high-quality education, as well as participation in activities and exercises geared towards their specific age and developmental stage.

Our programs include adaptive digital learning platforms, which promote math and computer literacy skills, field trips, and activities that allow parents to take an active role in the growth and development of their children.

Industry
Government & Public Safety
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Austin, Texas
Year Founded
1988
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