Assistant Childcare Director

The Learning Experience - Brooklyn, NY - Greenpoint; Brooklyn (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Bonus based on performance

Company parties

Competitive salary

Employee discounts

Free uniforms

Health insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Training & development

Opportunity for advancement

Dental insurance

Job summary

A local early childhood education center in Brooklyn is looking for Assistant Center Directors to lead and nurture the growth of children and staff. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, a background in early childhood education, and at least two years of management experience. This role involves conducting classroom observations, managing staff schedules, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Join us to create a joyful learning environment where children thrive.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of center leadership/management experience preferred.
• Must have professional teaching experience with infants to preschool children.
• Must meet state-specific guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Manage classroom evaluations and provide constructive feedback.
• Conduct family tours and communicate student progress.
• Ensure compliance with local and state licensing regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Curriculum execution

Education

Bachelor’s degree in ECE or related field

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Bonus based on performance
• Company parties
• Competitive salary
• Employee discounts
• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Training & development
• Opportunity for advancement
• Dental insurance

Are you looking for a leadership position? Do you want to make a difference in the life of a child? Join our growing community of Assistant Center Directors at The Learning Experience. Assistant Directors influence the growth and development of both children and teachers. They create an environment of collaboration and community, encouraging everyone to thrive.

Role Responsibilities

MUST HAVE NY TEACHING CERTIFICATE.

People Leadership

• Identifies, schedules and assist in interview in teacher candidates; Builds networks of external future talent
• Conducts classroom observations, evaluations, and provides feedback that motivates and encourages learning.
• Assists to manages team to ensure TLE curriculum is executed in alignment with brand standards;
• Uses a growth mindset to train, coach and develop for the future
• Listens objectively to employee concerns and plans a recommended course of action
• Builds and communicates weekly schedules
• Assist with daily management of classroom ratios
• Assist to manage new hire paperwork and all employee files in compliance with state licensing regulations
• Builds and communicates center schedules to ensure appropriate ratios are always intact and labor is effectively managed to budget.

Customer Focus

• Leads tour with prospective families, highlighting key features and points of difference of our curriculum, teacher tenure/quality, etc.
• Regularly communicates with families regarding student progress
• Executes "parent pleasers"
• Execution of our Show and Tell
• Regularly audits and maintains all records and files for students and teachers
• Ensures the physical environment and health/safety standards are full compliance with local and state licensing regulations
• Manages relationships with state licensors and conducts center evaluations
• Responsible for accident/incident reporting
• Medication management
• Conducts monthly emergency safety drills
• Manages new customer administration and files in compliance with state licensing regulations

Qualifications

• Two or more years of center leadership/management experience highly preferred. At least one year of center leadership/management experience required.
• Must have professional teaching experience with infants to preschool children.
• Bachelor’s degree in ECE or related field highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of state licensing rules and regulations.
• CPR and First Aide Certification highly preferred.
• Must meet state specific guidelines

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.

This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to The Learning Experience Corporate.

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

Apply today to become part of our team and help us create a happy and nurturing environment where children and families thrive!