Assistant Center Director

The Learning Experience; Santa Rosa (CA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) matching

Paid leadership development

Employee childcare discount

Career advancement

Job summary

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

This full-time role partners with the Center Director to lead staff, coach teachers, recruit and onboard, maintain staffing ratios, ensure licensing compliance, and engage families to drive growth and exceptional care.

Qualifications

• Must meet Maryland leadership requirements for a licensed childcare center
• Experience leading in a licensed daycare, preschool, or early childhood program preferred
• 1–2 years of childcare leadership/management experience preferred
• Knowledge of Maryland licensing requirements preferred
• Strong leadership, communication, organization and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Center Director to support daily childcare center operations
• Coach and mentor teachers through observations and professional development
• Assist with recruiting, interviewing, onboarding, scheduling and staff engagement
• Maintain appropriate classroom staffing and ratios
• Support implementation of curriculum and licensing compliance
• Maintain licensing documentation and staff records
• Conduct center tours and build relationships with families
• Support enrollment growth and family engagement
• Foster a positive culture focused on teamwork and customer service
• Step into classrooms to provide leadership support when needed

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Staffing

Recruitment

Communication

Organization

Problem-solving

Customer service

Relationship building

Mentoring

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree

Early Childhood Education

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 needs
• Step 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

Compensation: $54,000.00 - $58,000.00 per hour

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The Learning Experience

At The Learning Experience, we make early education joyful, engaging and fun so children are happy to learn, play and grow.

Our curriculum focuses on the six ages and stages of early childhood development and engages children in hands‑on learning activities that encourage them to explore and solve problems at their own rate of development. This forms a foundation for kids to Learn, Play and Grow under the care of our nurturing teachers and staff.

At TLE®, we’ve created a full cast of characters that become our little learners’ educators, partners and friends through their preschool education journey. Each character has a unique personality and area of interest and brings learning to life by allowing children to explore the world through fun and imagination.