Assistant Director

The Learning Experience; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Company parties

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Free food & snacks

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Tuition assistance

Vision insurance

Wellness resources

Job summary

The Learning Experience in the United States seeks an Assistant Center Director to guide educators, oversee daily operations, and uphold brand standards across a busy early education center.

Reporting to the Center Director, you will manage staffing, lead monthly professional development, ensure compliance with health and licensing rules, drive enrollment and family engagement, and support classroom success through strong leadership and service to families.

Qualifications

• Must possess state-specific Administrative or Director credential and meet all applicable state guidelines.
• Strong knowledge of state licensing rules and regulations.
• Must meet all applicable background screening, health, and safety training requirements.

Responsibilities

• Ensure center staffing with well-trained teachers and maintain a high-quality teaching team.
• Conduct and document monthly staff development meetings using TLE-provided content.
• Maintain health, safety, and licensing standards throughout the center.
• Drive enrollment and family retention through center marketing and engagement efforts.
• Support brand initiative implementation and curriculum integration across classrooms.

Skills

Staff management

Coaching

Parent communication

Problem solving

Team leadership

Education

Administrative/Director credential

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Company parties
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Free food & snacks
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Tuition assistance
• Vision insurance
• Wellness resources

Join the fastest growing Academy of Early Education in the nation where "Happy Happens Here"! At The Learning Experience, our Assistant Directors are ambassadors of happiness, guiding our educators and championing excellence in every classroom. In partnership with the Center Director, Curriculum Directors foster a joyful, safe, and high-performing learning environment, ensuring brand standards, instructional quality, and operational effectiveness are met with care and consistency.

The Assistant Center Director will assist in managing the day-to-day operations of the center while demonstrating exceptional professional conduct and consideration for the educational development, safety, and welfare of the children and staff.

Compensation: $21-$23

Core Attributes:

• Passion for Impact: A heart that beats for children's developmental needs and happiness.
• Growth Mindset: An unyielding belief in the potential of every child and a drive to empower educators to deliver exceptional learning experiences.
• Staffing, supervising, and scheduling
• Working to ensure state compliance and record-keeping
• Processing leads, conducting tours, and ensuring the facility meets TLE's "Tour Ready" standards
• Marketing for the center
• Assisting in ensuring compliance with TLE Curriculum and policies
• Assisting in managing payroll
• Designate teachers and primary caregivers as required by State regulations
• Assist in conducting staff meetings
• Assisting in snack and lunch distribution
• Assisting in classrooms as staff support
• Other tasks as assigned

Role Responsibilities:

People

• Support efforts to ensure the center is fully staffed with well-trained teachers.
• Maintain a high-quality teaching team that demonstrates professionalism and upholds brand standards.
• Conduct and document monthly staff development meetings using TLE-provided content.
• Demonstrate strategic thinking and problem-solving using all available resources.
• Prioritize employee retention and accountability with clear feedback and coaching.
• Promptly address and resolve parent and staff concerns at the center level.

Enrollment

• Support the center’s marketing plan to drive enrollment and family retention.
• Post engaging photos and captions on social media platforms regularly.
• Secure positive customer reviews monthly.
• Ensure teachers are leveraging parent communication tools effectively.
• Support brand initiative implementation and family engagement strategies.

Profitability

• Contribute to efforts that support the center’s profit margin (EBITDA) budget.
• Remain knowledgeable about current budget goals and resource needs.

Standards and Quality

• Uphold all health, safety, and licensing standards throughout the center.
• Prioritize supervision practices and center-wide compliance with individual medical and dietary needs.
• Proactively maintain the physical center environment to be organized, clean, and tour-ready.
• Ensure full compliance with The Learning Experience curriculum and brand standards.
• Demonstrate and apply working knowledge of TLE Curriculum and Brand Integration for training and classroom success.
• Maintain high-quality teacher and student interactions.
• Ensure student assessments are completed with quality and accuracy each assessment period.
• Replenish center materials and inventory in alignment with center budget.
• Take initiative, operate autonomously, and make thoughtful decisions to support staff, families, and business operations.
• Possess skills, attributes and characteristics conducive to and suitable for dealing with children, parents, coworkers, clients and management.
• Work well under pressure and be a positive, enthusiastic team player
• Must be flexible with schedule

Qualifications

• Must possess state-specific Administrative or Director credential and meet all applicable state guidelines for the role.
• Strong knowledge of state licensing rules and regulations.
• Must meet all applicable background screening, health, and safety training requirements.