Assistant Center Director

Socket.dev; Montgomery Village (MD); On-site; USD 54,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free uniforms

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Job summary

The Learning Experience - Gaithersburg is seeking an experienced Assistant Center Director to join our early childhood education leadership team. You will work alongside the Center Director to oversee daily operations, develop teaching teams, support enrollment, and maintain a high-quality preschool environment.

This leadership role offers growth opportunities, collaborative coaching of teachers, and a chance to impact children and families.

Qualifications

• Must meet Maryland leadership requirements for a licensed childcare center.
• Experience in licensed daycare/preschool/early childhood education.
• 1–2 years leadership/management/supervisory experience preferred.
• Knowledge of Maryland childcare licensing requirements.
• Experience coaching/mentoring teachers preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable working with both current and prospective families.

Responsibilities

• Support daily childcare center operations with Center Director.
• Coach and mentor teachers through observations and feedback.
• Assist with recruiting, interviewing, onboarding, scheduling, and staff engagement.
• Maintain appropriate classroom staffing and ratios.
• Support implementation of curriculum.
• Maintain compliance with Maryland licensing, health, and safety requirements.
• Support licensing documentation and staff records.
• Conduct center tours and build relationships with families.
• Support enrollment growth, family engagement, and retention.
• Build positive relationships with children, families, teachers, and staff.
• Provide leadership support in classrooms as needed.
• Foster a positive culture focused on teamwork, accountability and customer service.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Problem-solving

Coaching/Mentoring

Staff Development

Customer Service

Education

Associate/Bachelor in Early Childhood Education or related

Job description

Benefits

• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule

Assistant Center Director - Childcare and Preschool

Location: The Learning Experience - Gaithersburg, MD

Salary: $54,000-$58,000 per year, based on experience and qualifications

Schedule: Full-Time, Monday-Friday

The Learning Experience - Gaithersburg is seeking an experienced Assistant Center Director to join our early childhood education leadership team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a childcare professional ready to grow in leadership while making an impact on teachers, children, and families. Working alongside the Center Director, you'll help oversee daily operations, develop teaching teams, support enrollment, and maintain a high-quality preschool environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with the Center Director to support daily childcare center operations
• Coach and mentor teachers through classroom observations, feedback, and professional development
• Assist with recruiting, interviewing, onboarding, scheduling, and staff engagement
• Maintain appropriate classroom staffing and ratios
• Support implementation of The Learning Experience's L.E.A.P. Curriculum
• Maintain compliance with Maryland childcare licensing, health, and safety requirements
• Support licensing documentation and staff records
• Conduct center tours and build relationships with prospective families
• Support enrollment growth, family engagement, and retention
• Build positive relationships with children, families, teachers, and staff
• Assist with day-to-day administrative and operational needsStep into classrooms and provide leadership support when needed
• Foster a positive culture focused on teamwork, accountability, and exceptional customer service

Qualifications

• Must meet applicable Maryland requirements for a leadership role in a licensed childcare center
• Previous professional experience in a licensed daycare, preschool, or early childhood education program required
• 1-2 years of childcare leadership, management, or supervisory experience preferred
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field preferred
• Knowledge of Maryland childcare licensing requirements
• Experience coaching, mentoring, or developing teachers preferred
• Strong leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Comfortable working with both current and prospective families

What We Offer

• Competitive salary of $54,000-$58,000 per year
• Full-time Monday-Friday schedule
• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k)
• Employee childcare discount
• Paid leadership development and professional training
• Supportive and collaborative leadership team
• Opportunities for continued career advancement