Childcare Assistant Director

About the role

There's something truly special about knowing you're shaping a child's future. When you join The Sunshine House family, you're not just taking a job—you're making an impact. Now is a great time to join our team. For 50 years, The Sunshine House has been nurturing young minds and helping children thrive. And we'd love for you to be a part of our next 50 years!

Compensation & Pay Range

Compensation: $19-$20 per hour (based on education, experience, and credentials). Candidates with advanced education and experience in early childhood education may qualify for higher pay within the range.

Assistant Director Responsibilities

• Help manage the daily operations of childcare school, ensuring we meet state licensing requirements and company policies
• Perform administrative duties, give impactful tours to families, maintain records, ensure state licensing/policy compliance, and help keep everything running smoothly
• Partner with families to provide the best care and education for their children
• Nurture positive relationships with families, teachers, state licensing representatives, and the community
• Work in the classroom when needed to assist and support staff

Requirements

• Associate's degree in early childhood education or related field required
• Completion of Admin 1 & 2 coursework and experience managing a licensed childcare center preferred
• Previous experience working in a licensed childcare center setting as an administrator required
• Proficient computer skills in a variety of business-related programs, including Microsoft Office
• A passion for providing high-quality care and education!
• Must be at least 21 years old

Benefits

• Competitive Pay: The pay range is just the starting point. Our hiring managers carefully consider your experience, credentials, & education and complete annual salary evaluations. Ask about how we support advancement (like tuition reimbursement) that may increase your pay.
• Discounted childcare
• Same day pay available
• Unlimited growth opportunities
• Fantastic Benefits Package: You have lots of choices for health, dental, vision, and other benefits such as AFLAC. Choices afford you control over how you'd like to receive your healthcare, and how much you want to pay for it.
• Company-paid life insurance
• 401K retirement plan
• Employee wellness program

Work-Life Balance

• Your paid time off starts accruing from day one. And the longer you stay with the company, the more time off you earn - including 7 paid holidays
• Monday-Friday schedule
• Employee discounts on major brands like Verizon

About The Sunshine House

For 50 years, The Sunshine House has provided high-quality early education and childcare for children from 6 weeks to 12 years old. We operate more than 100 schools across 7 states, helping children build a solid educational and social foundation while having fun.

Hear From Our Happy Teammates

• "I love coming to work every day because I truly enjoy my job, my coworkers, and the wonderful children we serve!" - Columbia, SC
• "Sunshine House is a supportive and welcoming environment where we work together to provide the best care for our little ones."
• "My supervisors have always supported my growth here. It's one of the best work environments I've ever experienced!" - Little Elm, TX

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Sunshine House is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. The Sunshine House prides itself on closely following state and federal laws designed to keep you protected. Follow the links below to learn about Discrimination, FMLA, and Polygraph protections. Information on additional employee rights can be found posted at each school.