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Childcare Assistant Director

Sunshine House
Huntersville, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 19 May 2026
💰 $44,000/yr($38,000/yr$44,000/yr)

About the role

Childcare Assistant Director

Love making a difference? You'll fit right in.

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!

Learn more about our 50-year legacy of love & learning: https://youtu.be/0geByoV9ZVY

Compensation & Pay Range:
$19
-$22 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. Regular increases are considered with additional education, stellar performance, and years of service.


Assistant Director Responsibilities
:

What’s it like to be an administrator at our school?

  • 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.
  • Support teachers in implementing our curriculum, enabling developmentally appropriate classrooms that spark curiosity and growth.
  • Nurture positive relationships with families, teachers, state licensing representatives, and the community.
  • Work in the classroom when needed to assist and support staff.

Requirements

This might be the perfect fit for you!

  • Associate's degree in early childhood education or related field preferred.
  • EDU119 or NCECC certificate 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

Why You’ll Love Working at The Sunshine House:
Our team is our family. You invest in our children, and we invest in you! 

  • 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.
    • Affordable Blue Cross Blue Shield plans
    • 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
    • Paid Birthday holiday

  • Education Supports: All required professional development is paid. Interested in continuing your education? We pay for the CDA program and support TEACH.
    • Paid trainings & professional development
    • Up to 95% FREE tuition for CDA, associate's, bachelor's or master's programs with the TEACH program. Eligible bonuses could push the amount of funding to over 100%.

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. Learn more at www.sunshinehouse.com.

Hear From Our Happy Teammates:

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