Assistant Director

The Learning Experience; Glastonbury (CT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State-of-the-Art Classrooms

Professional Growth

Competitive Compensation

Supportive Team Environment

Job summary

The Learning Experience is seeking an Assistant Director to support daily center operations, lead teaching staff, and foster strong relationships with families. This role serves as a TLE Happiness Ambassador, ensuring a high-quality, nurturing environment where children Learn, Play, and Grow.

You will partner with the Center Director to supervise staff, manage schedules, implement curriculum, and maintain licensing compliance.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a Lead Teacher or in a childcare leadership role.
• Strong understanding of child development, classroom management, and early childhood best practices.
• Knowledge of childcare regulations and licensing requirements with a commitment to compliance.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Ability to lead, coach, motivate, and support a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong customer service and family engagement skills.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required; college coursework or a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Education, Business, or a related field preferred.
• Must meet all applicable state requirements for the position.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Center Director with the daily operations and overall success of the center.
• Lead, support, coach, and motivate teachers and classroom staff.
• Assist with staff scheduling, classroom coverage, and maintaining appropriate ratios.
• Support curriculum implementation, classroom management, and high-quality learning environments.
• Work in the classroom as needed to support children and staff.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with children, families, and team members.
• Support family communication, tours, enrollment, events, and customer satisfaction.
• Help ensure compliance with state licensing requirements, TLE policies, and health and safety standards.
• Assist with attendance, staff and child records, timekeeping, inventory, and other administrative responsibilities.
• Support billing, enrollment, and other business-related responsibilities as needed.
• Partner with the Center Director to identify opportunities for improvement and achieve center goals.
• Serve as a positive role model and TLE Happiness Ambassador, creating an environment where Happy Happens Here.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Customer service & family engagement

Classroom management

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Education, Business, or related field (preferred)

Job description

As an
Assistant Director, you are a
TLE Happiness Ambassador who plays an essential role in creating a happy, safe, and nurturing environment where children can
Learn, Play, and Grow. You will work closely with the Center Director to support daily operations, lead and develop the teaching team, build strong relationships with families, and ensure every child receives a high-quality care and learning experience.

At The Learning Experience, we believe
Happy Happens Here—and that happiness starts with a strong leadership team. If you are passionate about early childhood education, enjoy leading others, and thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, we would love to have you join our team!

What We Offer

• State-of-the-Art Classrooms: Innovative technology, engaging materials, and resources that support children as they learn, play, and grow.
  
• Professional Growth: Ongoing training, professional development, tuition reimbursement, and leadership opportunities.
  
• Competitive Compensation: Competitive pay, healthcare benefits, and performance-based bonus opportunities.
  
• Supportive Team Environment: A workplace where teamwork, positivity, professional growth, and happiness are valued.
  

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Center Director with the daily operations and overall success of the center.
  
• Lead, support, coach, and motivate teachers and classroom staff.
  
• Assist with staff scheduling, classroom coverage, and maintaining appropriate ratios.
  
• Support curriculum implementation, classroom management, and high-quality learning environments.
  
• Work in the classroom as needed to support children and staff.
  
• Build and maintain positive relationships with children, families, and team members.
  
• Support family communication, tours, enrollment, events, and customer satisfaction.
  
• Help ensure compliance with state licensing requirements, TLE policies, and health and safety standards.
  
• Assist with attendance, staff and child records, timekeeping, inventory, and other administrative responsibilities.
  
• Support billing, enrollment, and other business-related responsibilities as needed.
  
• Partner with the Center Director to identify opportunities for improvement and achieve center goals.
  
• Serve as a positive role model and TLE Happiness Ambassador, creating an environment where Happy Happens Here.
  

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a Lead Teacher or in a childcare leadership role.
  
• Strong understanding of child development, classroom management, and early childhood best practices.
  
• Knowledge of childcare regulations and licensing requirements with a commitment to compliance.
  
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and time-management skills.
  
• Ability to lead, coach, motivate, and support a team in a fast-paced environment.
  
• Strong customer service and family engagement skills.
  
• High School Diploma or equivalent required; college coursework or a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Education, Business, or a related field preferred.
  
• Must meet all applicable state requirements for the position.
  

What Makes a Successful Assistant Center Director?

The ideal Assistant Center Director is hands-on, dependable, positive, and passionate about people. You understand that great childcare starts with a strong team and that strong teams need leaders who are present, supportive, and willing to jump in wherever needed.

You are someone who:

• Leads by example and creates a positive, welcoming environment.
  
• Builds trust with teachers, children, and families.
  
• Holds team members accountable while providing support and coaching.
  
• Notices the details and follows through.
  
• Is comfortable working both in the classroom and in a leadership role.
  
• Communicates clearly and professionally.
  
• Is passionate about children and early childhood education.
  
• Believes every child, family, and team member deserves to experience why Happy Happens Here.
  

Compensation: $45,000.00 - $52,000.00 per year

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.