Assistant Center Director - Early Childhood Ops & Leader

The Learning Experience; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free uniforms

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

The Learning Experience in Melbourne, FL is seeking an Assistant Director to support the daily operations of our early childhood education center. Working with the Center Director, you will help lead teachers, support families, maintain licensing and safety standards, and ensure classrooms have the resources needed to provide high-quality care and education.

As part of the leadership team, you will manage staffing, enrollment, scheduling, and administrative responsibilities while coaching

Qualifications

• Must have at least 2 years in childcare or early childhood education.
• Experience in leadership, supervision, or management preferred.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of childcare licensing, health, and safety requirements.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and support daily center operations.
• Must meet applicable state licensing and regulatory requirements.
• Degree or coursework in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Education, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build positive relationships with children, families, and staff
• Help maintain a supportive and collaborative team culture
• Respond to questions and concerns professionally and promptly
• Model a positive approach to early childhood education
• Assist with staffing, scheduling, enrollment, and administrative responsibilities
• Identify needs and help resolve day-to-day operational issues
• Serve as a dependable resource for teachers and staff
• Step in to support classrooms and center operations when needed
• Coach and support teachers through regular feedback and guidance
• Communicate professionally with families about their child's experience
• Address concerns with discretion and follow-through
• Partner closely with the Center Director and teaching team
• Help maintain a safe, compliant, and well-run childcare center
• Support compliance with state childcare licensing, health, and safety requirements
• Support implementation of TLE's L.E.A.P. Curriculum
• Help maintain staffing levels, classroom ratios, records, and center standards
• Support enrollment, family retention, and classroom operations
• Help maintain a clean, safe, and organized center
• Represent The Learning Experience and maintain consistent center standards
• Provide a professional experience for current and prospective families
• Help families understand TLE's programs and approach to early childhood education
• Support center tours, enrollment, and community engagement
• Maintain TLE brand and quality standards throughout the center

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Problem-solving

Staffing coordination

Education

Early Childhood Education degree preferred

Child Development coursework

Job description

The Learning Experience in Melbourne, FL is seeking an Assistant Director to support the daily operations of our early childhood education center. Working with the Center Director, you will help lead teachers, support families, maintain licensing and safety standards, and ensure classrooms have the resources needed to provide high-quality care and education.

As part of the leadership team, you will manage staffing, enrollment, scheduling, and administrative responsibilities while coaching