Assistant Center Director

Socket.dev; Vernon (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Wellness resources

Employee discounts

Free uniforms

Opportunity for advancement

Job summary

The Learning Experience in Vernon, CT is seeking an Assistant Center Director with daycare or preschool leadership experience to guide daily operations and drive program excellence.

You will lead by example, ensure compliance with health and safety standards, recruit and develop staff, support teachers with our curriculum, manage enrollment and finances, and engage families through tours and community events.

Qualifications

• Two+ years of center leadership/management experience (highly preferred) or at least one year (required).
• State-specific Administrative or Director credential is required.
• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE) or related field is highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of state licensing rules and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example with passion for making a positive impact on children and employees, fostering trust and inclusivity.
• Ensure the center environment adheres to health and safety SOPs and licensing regulations.
• Build and maintain a qualified staff through sourcing, training, coaching, and engagement.
• Guide teachers in implementing our proprietary curriculum and create a fun, enriching learning experience.
• Drive business results through family retention, enrollment growth, and efficient operations; manage AR/AP and payroll.
• Engage prospective families via center tours and community marketing events to raise awareness and enrollment.

Skills

Leadership

Staff management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education

Administrative or Director credential

Job description

Benefits

• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Wellness resources

Role: Assistant Center Director

Join the fastest-growing Academy of Early Education in the nation where "Happy Happens Here"!

At The Learning Experience, we are dedicated to providing a platform for showcasing talents, sharing ideas, and advancing careers in Early Childhood Education.

We are currently seeking a passionate individual with daycare or preschool experience to join our team as a Preschool Center Director.

What We Offer

• Competitive Benefits: Enjoy health, vision, and dental insurance, child care discounts, and more!
• State‑Of‑the‑Art Classrooms: Lead in immersive classrooms equipped with the latest technology, materials, and resources, creating an environment where children can learn, play, and grow.
• Opportunities for Growth: Benefit from ongoing training and professional development, tuition reimbursement, and leadership pathways that support your goals as an educator.

As a Assistant Center Director at The Learning Experience, You Will:

• Lead by example, displaying passion for making a positive impact on the lives of children and employees. Create an environment of trust, rapport, and inclusivity, easily connecting with diverse groups of people.
• Ensure that the physical center environment adheres to health and safety standard operating procedures, maintaining full compliance with local and state licensing regulations.
• Build and maintain a highly qualified staff by actively sourcing, training, coaching, and engaging with current and prospective employees.
• Guide our teachers in implementing our proprietary curriculum, leveraging your passion for learning. Take advantage of our engaging characters to drive the curriculum, creating a fun and enriching learning experience at TLE.
• Drive consistent business results, measured through family retention and conversion, enrollment growth, and efficient business operations. Manage accounts receivable and payable, generate monthly P&L reports, and oversee employee payroll.
• Engage prospective families through both in-person and virtual center tours, effectively showcasing the benefits of our program. Organize and execute community marketing events to raise awareness and drive enrollment.

• Have two or more years of center leadership/management experience (highly preferred) or at least one year of center leadership/management experience (required).
• Possess the state‑specific Administrative or Director credential, as well as any other state‑specific guidelines for the role.
• Hold a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE) or a related field (highly preferred).
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of state licensing rules and regulations.

We value your experience in daycare or preschool settings and encourage you to apply.