Assistant Center Director — Childcare Leadership & Growth

The Learning Experience; Linton Hall (VA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid professional development

Leadership training

Employee childcare discount

Collaborative teaching environment

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

The Learning Experience in Prince William County, VA seeks an experienced Assistant Center Director to lead daily childcare operations and support the teaching team to create an exceptional experience for children and families.

This hands-on leadership role involves coaching teachers, recruiting and onboarding staff, and coordinating family tours, events, and curriculum implementation under the LEAP framework. Bilingual English/Spanish strongly preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a licensed childcare or preschool setting is required.
• Lead/assistant director or childcare leadership experience is preferred.
• Must meet Virginia childcare licensing requirements for assigned responsibilities.
• Strong understanding of early childhood education and classroom operations.
• Experience coaching, mentoring, or supervising teaching staff is preferred.
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable conducting family tours and building relationships with parents.
• Bilingual English/Spanish strongly preferred.
• Professional education coursework or degrees (CDA/AA/BA) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the Center Director with daily operations of a licensed childcare center.
• Assist with teacher scheduling, staffing, and classroom ratios.
• Coach, mentor, and support teachers with classroom management and curriculum implementation.
• Help recruit, onboard, and train new team members.
• Support implementation of LEAP Curriculum.
• Conduct family tours and support enrollment and retention.
• Build strong relationships with families and address questions or concerns.
• Maintain licensing documentation and support compliance with Virginia regulations.
• Assist with classroom observations and staff development.
• Coordinate school events, family engagement activities, and daily communications.
• Step in to support classrooms and leadership as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Coaching

Staff development

Bilingual English/Spanish

Problem-solving

Organization

Family tours

Education

Early Childhood Education coursework, CDA, associate degree, or bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

The Learning Experience in Prince William County, VA seeks an experienced Assistant Center Director to lead daily childcare operations and support the teaching team to create an exceptional experience for children and families.

This hands-on leadership role involves coaching teachers, recruiting and onboarding staff, and coordinating family tours, events, and curriculum implementation under the LEAP framework. Bilingual English/Spanish strongly preferred.