Morehead City, North Carolina, United States · On-site
$35k–$45k/yr
Assistant Director -- Morehead City, North Carolina 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 d…
Skills: Leadership, Staff Scheduling, Classroom Monitoring, Compliance Reporting, Parent Communication
Durham, North Carolina, United States · On-site
$15/hr–$18/hr
Lead Teacher -- Durham, 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: Lesson Planning, Child Development Documentation, Parent Communication, Classroom Management, Early Childhood Education
James City, North Carolina, United States · On-site
$13/hr–$15/hr
Assistant Teacher -- New Bern, 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: Lesson Delivery, Classroom Management, Child Observation, Family Communication, Early Childhood Education
Georgetown, Kentucky, United States · On-site
$15/hr–$18/hr
Lead Teacher -- Georgetown, Kentucky 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 thro…
Skills: Lesson Planning, Child Development Documentation, Parent Communication, Classroom Management, Early Childhood Education
Jacksonville, North Carolina, United States · On-site
$15/hr–$18/hr
Lead Teacher -- Jacksonville, 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 child…
Skills: Lesson Planning, Child Development Documentation, Parent Communication, Classroom Management, Early Childhood Education
Clayton, North Carolina, United States · On-site
$15/hr–$18/hr
Lead Teacher -- Clayton, 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 t…
Skills: Lesson Planning, Child Development Documentation, Parent Communication, Classroom Management, Early Childhood Education
Carrollton, Georgia, United States · On-site
Ready to Spark Your Passion? Join Child Development Schools! Since 1988, Child Development Schools has been lighting up the lives of over 30,000 kiddos across 11 states! Headquartered in Austin, TX, we proudly operate 26…
Skills: Leadership, Staff Recruitment, Budgeting, Marketing, Curriculum Management
Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States · On-site
$13/hr–$15/hr
Assistant Teacher -- Chattanooga, Tennessee 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: Classroom Management, Early Childhood Education, Lesson Delivery, Child Observation, Family Communication
James City, North Carolina, United States · On-site
$15/hr–$18/hr
Lead Teacher -- New Bern, 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 …
Skills: Lesson Planning, Child Development Documentation, Parent Communication, Classroom Management, Early Childhood Education
Clayton, North Carolina, United States · On-site
$15/hr–$18/hr
Lead Teacher -- Clayton, 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 t…
Skills: Lesson Planning, Child Development Documentation, Parent Communication, Classroom Management, Early Childhood Education
Onslow County, North Carolina, United States · On-site
$15/hr–$18/hr
Lead Teacher -- Hubert, 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: Lesson Planning, Child Development Documentation, Parent Communication, Classroom Management, Early Childhood Education
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States · On-site
$15/hr–$18/hr
Lead Teacher -- Wilmington, 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 childre…
Skills: Lesson Planning, Child Development Documentation, Parent Communication, Classroom Management, Early Childhood Education
Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States · On-site
$13/hr–$15/hr
Assistant Teacher -- Virginia Beach, 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 …
Skills: Classroom Management, Early Childhood Education, Lesson Delivery, Child Observation, Family Communication
New Bern, North Carolina, United States · On-site
$15/hr–$18/hr
Lead Teacher -- New Bern, 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 …
Skills: Lesson Planning, Child Development Documentation, Parent Communication, Classroom Management, Early Childhood Education
Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States · On-site
$15/hr–$18/hr
Lead Teacher -- Virginia Beach, Virginia 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 …
Skills: Lesson Planning, Child Development Documentation, Parent Communication, Classroom Management, Early Childhood Education
Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States · On-site
$15/hr–$18/hr
Lead Teacher -- Virginia Beach, Virginia 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 …
Skills: Lesson Planning, Classroom Management, Child Development Documentation, Parent Communication, Early Childhood Education
Southport, North Carolina, United States · On-site
$15/hr–$18/hr
Lead Teacher -- Southport, 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…
Skills: Lesson Planning, Child Development, Classroom Management, Parent Communication, Documentation
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States · On-site
$13/hr–$15/hr
Assistant Teacher Part Time Afternoons -- Wilmington, 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. …
Skills: Classroom Management, Early Childhood Education, Lesson Delivery, Child Observation, Family Communication
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States · On-site
$15/hr–$18/hr
Lead Teacher -- Raleigh, 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 t…
Skills: Lesson Planning, Classroom Management, Child Development Documentation, Parent Communication, Early Childhood Education
Durham, North Carolina, United States · On-site
$13/hr–$15/hr
Assistant Teacher -- Durham, 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: Lesson Delivery, Classroom Management, Child Observation, Family Communication, Early Childhood Education
Morehead City, North Carolina, United States • On-site
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The Assistant Director partners with the Center Director to manage daily operations, staff schedules, and compliance. They are responsible for classroom quality oversight, staff coaching, and maintaining positive relationships with parents.
Candidates must be at least 18 years old with a degree in Early Childhood Education and an NC Level 2 Admin Credential. A minimum of 2 years of experience in a licensed childcare center is required.
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
What you can decide independently
Assistant Directors at CDS have real ownership and authority. You can independently make decisions on:
Major parent or staff complaints and inquiries are escalated to the Director.
Pay and benefits
Pay: 35,000-45,000/ year, based on experience and education. $400 Sign On Bonus
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.
About Child Development Schools
Child Development Schools is a childcare and early education provider with 270+ centers across 11 states, serving over 30,000 children ages six weeks to twelve years. We are committed to providing high-quality developmental education and supporting the families and communities we serve.
We believe every child deserves the opportunity to thrive, and we are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workplace. Child Development Schools provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression.
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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.
We value and welcome your application, regardless of whether you meet every listed qualification. Your unique skills and experiences matter to us. Even if this role isn't right for you, applying allows us to contact you for future opportunities.
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
