Assistant Director | Childcare Center

About the Opportunity
Emergency Childcare Services is recruiting an experienced and motivated Assistant Director on behalf of an established childcare center in Charlotte, NC.
We are seeking a confident, results driven leader who is passionate about early childhood education and has a proven ability to manage teams, maintain high standards, and support enrollment growth.
The ideal candidate is someone who leads by example, communicates effectively, holds staff accountable, and is comfortable making decisions in a fast paced childcare environment.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Assistant Director or Childcare Director looking to make a meaningful impact within an established early childhood education program.
Key Responsibilities
Provide daily leadership, guidance, and supervision to a team of approximately 33 employees.
Establish clear expectations and hold teachers and staff accountable for performance, professionalism, and center policies.
Address employee concerns, performance issues, and difficult conversations with confidence and professionalism.
Support enrollment growth through parent engagement, school tours, follow up, and relationship building.
Assist with staff scheduling, classroom coverage, and daily operational needs.
Support the hiring, onboarding, training, and development of childcare staff.
Maintain positive relationships with families while addressing parent questions and concerns.
Help ensure compliance with North Carolina childcare licensing regulations and center standards.
Collaborate with the Director and leadership team to improve staff performance, family satisfaction, and overall center operations.
Monitor operational goals and contribute to achieving key performance indicators.
Qualifications
Minimum of 3 years of experience in childcare management, preferably as an Assistant Director or Director.
Previous leadership experience in a licensed childcare center.
Strong knowledge of early childhood education practices and childcare center operations.
Familiarity with North Carolina childcare licensing requirements.
Ability to supervise, motivate, coach, and hold employees accountable.
Excellent communication, organizational, and problem solving skills.
Experience supporting enrollment growth and building relationships with families.
Confidence in addressing employee performance concerns and making leadership decisions.
Ability to successfully complete all required background checks.
What We're Looking For
We are especially interested in candidates who:
Are confident leaders who are comfortable providing direction and setting expectations.
Have experience managing large childcare teams.
Know how to address difficult conversations professionally and effectively.
Understand the importance of enrollment growth and parent satisfaction.
Take initiative, solve problems, and follow through on responsibilities.
Bring a positive, professional, and accountable leadership style to the workplace.
Compensation & Benefits
Annual Salary: $50,000 to $60,000, based on qualifications and experience.
Paid Time Off: 80 hours.
Performance Bonuses: Quarterly bonus opportunities based on achieving established performance goals.
Schedule: Five days per week, approximately eight hours per day.
Employment: Permanent position directly with the hiring childcare center.
How to Apply
If you are an experienced childcare leader ready to take the next step in your career, we encourage you to apply!
Emergency Childcare Services is managing the initial recruitment and interview process on behalf of our client. Qualified candidates will be contacted to discuss their experience, qualifications, and next steps.
Please note: This is a direct hire opportunity. The selected candidate will be employed directly by the childcare center, not Emergency Childcare Services.
We look forward to learning more about you!

Skills
Onboarding

Experience
3+ yrs

Employment type
Full-Time

Work arrangement
No