Assistant Director

The-Learning-Experience-4b17818; Milford (CT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Wellness resources

Employee discounts

Free uniforms

Bonus based on performance

401(k)

Company parties

Job summary

The Learning Experience in Milford, CT is seeking a highly organized Assistant Director to support daily operations of our early childhood education center. You will work closely with center leadership, staff, children, and families to maintain a safe, welcoming, and high-quality learning environment.

The role requires 2+ years in a childcare leadership setting, knowledge of regulatory guidelines, and a High School Diploma (with some college coursework in Early Childhood Education preferred).

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in Center leadership role within a childcare center.
• Knowledge of relevant regulations and guidelines in early childhood education.
• High School Diploma or equivalent, with some college coursework in Early Childhood Education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and operational support to the Center leadership team.
• Assist with the day-to-day operations of the child care center.
• Greet families and visitors, answer phones and emails, schedule tours, and provide excellent customer service.

Skills

Leadership experience

Regulatory knowledge

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma

Early childhood coursework

Job description

Benefits:

• Bonus based on performance
• Company parties
• Competitive salary
• Employee discounts
• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Wellness resources

Salary: 40,000 - 50,000

Role: Assistant Director

Join The Learning Experience, where “Happy Happens Here”!

We are seeking a highly organized, dependable, and customer-focused Assistant Director to support the daily operations of our early childhood education center. This role works closely with center leadership, teaching staff, children, and families to ensure a safe, welcoming, and high-quality learning environment.

What We Offer

• Competitive benefits, including 401(k), health and wellness benefits, and child care discounts
• State-of-the-art classrooms and learning resources
• Professional development, training, tuition reimbursement, and career advancement opportunities

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and operational support to the Center leadership team.
• Assist with the day-to-day operations of the child care center.
• Greet families and visitors, answer phones and emails, schedule tours, and provide excellent customer service.
• Support enrollment, registration, attendance, billing, and recordkeeping.
• Maintain accurate and confidential student, family, and employee records.
• Assist with licensing, compliance, and required documentation.
• Support classroom operations as needed to ensure a safe and nurturing environment.
• Assist with family engagement activities, center events, and community outreach.
• Collaborate with teachers and leadership to ensure smooth daily operations.
• Perform other administrative and operational duties as assigned.

• 2+ years of experience in Center leadership role within a childcare center.
• Knowledge of relevant regulations and guidelines and a commitment to maintaining full compliance.
• High School Diploma or equivalent, with some college coursework in Early Childhood Education or related field preferred.