Assistant Center Director: Childcare Leadership

The Learning Experience`; Burtonsville (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, MD is seeking an experienced Assistant Center Director to join our early childhood leadership team. Working with the Center Director, you'll oversee daily operations and support teaching teams.

Responsibilities include staff recruiting, coaching, enrollment support, and ensuring a high-quality preschool environment while maintaining Maryland licensing and health and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Must meet Maryland leadership requirements for a licensed childcare center.
• Experience in a licensed daycare, preschool, or early childhood education program is required.
• 1–2 years of childcare leadership, management, or supervisory experience preferred.
• Associates or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or 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.

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.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching/Mentoring

Communication

Organization

Staff development

Education

Associates or Bachelor's degree in ECE

Job description

The Learning Experience - Gaithersburg, MD is seeking an experienced Assistant Center Director to join our early childhood leadership team. Working with the Center Director, you'll oversee daily operations and support teaching teams.

Responsibilities include staff recruiting, coaching, enrollment support, and ensuring a high-quality preschool environment while maintaining Maryland licensing and health and safety standards.