Assistant Center Director - Childcare & Preschool
The Learning Experience- Free uniforms
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Vision insurance
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Employee discounts
- Flexible schedule
Salary: $48,000-$55,000 per year
Schedule: Full-Time, Monday-Friday
- Support the Center Director with daily center operations
- Help recruit, interview, onboard, train, and retain high-quality teachers
- Coach and mentor teachers through classroom observations and ongoing feedback
- Assist with staff scheduling, classroom coverage, ratios, and daily staffing needs
- Ensure compliance with Michigan childcare licensing, health, and safety requirements
- Support consistent implementation of The Learning Experience's L.E.A.P. Curriculum
- Build strong relationships with children, families, and teaching teams
- Conduct tours and help prospective families through the enrollment process
- Support enrollment, retention, and family engagement initiatives
- Maintain accurate center records and required documentation
- Assist with center events, community partnerships, and local outreach
- Help foster a positive culture built around communication, accountability, teamwork, and exceptional care
- Previous leadership experience in a licensed childcare center, preschool, or early childhood education program
- Professional early childhood education or childcare experience required
- Knowledge of Michigan childcare licensing requirements
- Experience coaching, mentoring, or developing teachers
- Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field preferred
- Must meet applicable Michigan childcare licensing requirements
- $48,000-$55,000 per year, based on experience and qualifications
- Bonus opportunities
- Full-time Monday-Friday schedule
- Health, dental, and vision benefits for eligible employees
- Employee childcare discount
- Paid training and professional development
- Leadership development and advancement opportunities
- Supportive ownership and collaborative leadership team
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