Little Rock, Arkansas, United States · On-site
Your role As an Assistant Director at Child Development Schools, you will help lead a center where children thrive, families feel at home, and educators are set up to do their best work every day. You will partner closel…
Skills: Leadership, Staff management, Operational management, Compliance, Coaching
Jacksonville, North Carolina, United States · On-site
Your role As an Assistant Director at Child Development Schools, you will help lead a center where children thrive, families feel at home, and educators are set up to do their best work every day. You will partner closel…
Skills: Leadership, Staff management, Operational management, Compliance reporting, Coaching
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States · On-site
$14/hr–$16/hr
Childcare Center Cook- Wilmington, North Carolina Your role As a Childcare Cook at Child Development Schools, you will play an important role in the health and wellbeing of the children in our care. Every meal and snack …
Skills: Food preparation, Kitchen operations, Food safety, Sanitation, Inventory management
Douglasville, Georgia, United States · On-site
$15/hr–$16/hr
Your role As a Lead Teacher at Child Development Schools, you will help create a classroom filled with discovery, creativity, learning, and joy. Each day, you will guide children through meaningful experiences that encou…
Skills: Classroom management, Lesson planning, Child development, Communication skills, Relationship building
Archdale, North Carolina, United States · On-site
$13/hr–$15/hr
Assistant Teacher -- Archdale, North Carolina Your role As an Assistant Teacher at Child Development Schools, you will help create a classroom filled with discovery, creativity, learning, and joy. Working alongside your …
Skills: Early childhood education, Classroom management, Lesson planning, Child development, Communication skills
Dacula, Georgia, United States · On-site
Your role As an Assistant Teacher at Child Development Schools, you will help create a classroom filled with discovery, creativity, learning, and joy. Working alongside your Lead Teacher, you will support young learners …
Skills: Classroom management, Early childhood education, Lesson planning, Child development, Communication
Wilson, North Carolina, United States · On-site
$15/hr–$18/hr
Lead Teacher -- Wilson, North Carolina Your role As a Lead Teacher at Child Development Schools, you will help create a classroom filled with discovery, creativity, learning, and joy. Each day, you will guide children th…
Skills: Early childhood education, Lesson planning, Classroom management, Child development observation, Communication skills
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States · On-site
$11/hr–$14/hr
Your role As an Assistant Teacher at Child Development Schools, you will help create a classroom filled with discovery, creativity, learning, and joy. Working alongside your Lead Teacher, you will support young learners …
Skills: Classroom management, Early childhood education, Child supervision, Lesson planning, Communication skills
Bristol, Virginia, United States · On-site
$13/hr–$15/hr
Assistant Teacher -- Bristol, Virginia Your role As an Assistant Teacher at Child Development Schools, you will help create a classroom filled with discovery, creativity, learning, and joy. Working alongside your Lead Te…
Skills: Early childhood education, Classroom management, Child development, Communication, Relationship building
Clayton, North Carolina, United States · On-site
$13/hr–$15/hr
Childcare Center Bus Driver -- Clayton, North Carolina Your role As a Bus Driver at Child Development Schools, you will support our center by providing safe, reliable transportation for our students to and from school an…
Skills: Safe driving, Childcare, Classroom management, Communication, Relationship building
Garner, North Carolina, United States · On-site
$13/hr–$15/hr
Assistant Teacher -- Garner, North Carolina Your role As an Assistant Teacher at Child Development Schools, you will help create a classroom filled with discovery, creativity, learning, and joy. Working alongside your Le…
Skills: Early childhood education, Classroom management, Lesson planning, Child development, Communication skills
Garner, North Carolina, United States · On-site
$15/hr–$18/hr
Lead Teacher -- Garner, North Carolina Your role As a Lead Teacher at Child Development Schools, you will help create a classroom filled with discovery, creativity, learning, and joy. Each day, you will guide children th…
Skills: Early childhood education, Lesson planning, Classroom management, Child development observation, Parent communication
Douglasville, Georgia, United States · On-site
$36k–$39k/yr
Your role As an Assistant Director at Child Development Schools, you will help lead a center where children thrive, families feel at home, and educators are set up to do their best work every day. You will partner closel…
Skills: Leadership, Staff management, Compliance management, Coaching, Communication
Pensacola, Florida, United States · On-site
Assistant Teacher: Michigan Ave- Pensacola, FL Your role As an Assistant Teacher at Child Development Schools, you will help create a classroom filled with discovery, creativity, learning, and joy. Working alongside your…
Skills: Early childhood education, Classroom management, Lesson planning, Child development, Communication
Navarre, Florida, United States · On-site
Childcare Assistant Teacher: Granada St, Navarre, FL Your role As an Assistant Teacher at Child Development Schools, you will help create a classroom filled with discovery, creativity, learning, and joy. Working alongsid…
Skills: Classroom management, Child development, Lesson planning, Communication, Relationship building
Tifton, Georgia, United States · On-site
Assistant Teacher -- [Tifton, GA (Fulwood Rd)] Your role As an Assistant Teacher at Child Development Schools, you will help create a classroom filled with discovery, creativity, learning, and joy. Working alongside your…
Skills: Early childhood education, Classroom management, Lesson planning, Child development, Communication
Valdosta, Georgia, United States · On-site
Join Us and Shape the Future of Early Childhood Education! At Child Development Schools and (local affiliate companies), we're not just offering jobs; we're inviting you to join a dynamic movement that's shaping the futu…
Skills: Bus driving, Child passenger safety, Childcare, Communication, Interpersonal skills
Stockbridge, Georgia, United States · On-site
Join Us and Shape the Future of Early Childhood Education! At Child Development Schools and (local affiliate companies), we're not just offering jobs; we're inviting you to join a dynamic movement that's shaping the futu…
Skills: Early childhood education, Classroom management, Child development, Communication, Interpersonal skills
Greensboro, North Carolina, United States · On-site
Join Us and Shape the Future of Early Childhood Education! At Child Development Schools and (local affiliate companies), we're not just offering jobs; we're inviting you to join a dynamic movement that's shaping the futu…
Skills: Early childhood education, Classroom management, Child development, Communication, Interpersonal skills
Griffin, Georgia, United States · On-site
Your role As a Childcare Cook at Child Development Schools, you will play an important role in the health and wellbeing of the children in our care. Every meal and snack you prepare is a direct investment in a child's gr…
Skills: Food preparation, Kitchen operations, Food safety, Sanitation, Inventory management
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The Assistant Director manages daily center operations, including staff scheduling, classroom quality oversight, and compliance reporting. They also support the Center Director by coaching staff, handling parent communications, and ensuring a safe, high-quality environment for children.
Candidates must have at least 2 years of experience in a licensed childcare center and possess strong leadership and organizational skills. A high school diploma or GED is required, and the ability to pass a background check is mandatory.
Your role
As an Assistant Director at Child Development Schools, you will help lead a center where children thrive, families feel at home, and educators are set up to do their best work every day. You will partner closely with the Center Director to manage daily operations, support your teaching team, and keep the center running smoothly, safely, and in full compliance.
This is a role for someone ready to step into real leadership -- someone who is organized, people-focused, and motivated to grow. If your goal is to run a center of your own, this is the right starting point.
Essential functions
Assistant Directors at CDS have real ownership and authority. You can independently make decisions on:
Pay and benefits
Pay: $35,568 Based on experience and education.
Full-time employees receive:
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.
Requirements
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.
Growing Our Legacy of Excellence
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.
Offices: 815 S. Capital of Texas Hwy, Suite 150, Austin, Texas 78704, US
Growing Our Legacy of Excellence
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.
Offices: 815 S. Capital of Texas Hwy, Suite 150, Austin, Texas 78704, US
