Assistant Director / Business Director

Socket.dev; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free uniforms

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Job summary

The Learning Experience Newark is seeking an organized Assistant Director to support daily operations of our childcare center in Newark, DE. You will help lead staff, support families, ensure licensing and safety standards are met, and contribute to a positive learning environment.

This role blends leadership, family service, and administrative responsibilities, with opportunities for professional growth within a supportive team and a strong commitment to early childhood education.

Qualifications

• Delaware Director qualification preferred
• Previous childcare center, preschool, or early childhood experience required
• Leadership or administrative experience strongly preferred
• Strong customer service and family communication skills
• Excellent organization, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Comfortable with rotating opening, mid, and closing schedules as needed
• Must meet applicable Delaware childcare licensing requirements

Responsibilities

• Partner with center leadership to support daily operations
• Assist with staffing, scheduling, classroom coverage, and maintaining required ratios
• Support teacher onboarding, training, coaching, and development
• Maintain licensing and employee documentation
• Build strong relationships with current and prospective families
• Conduct center tours and support enrollment and family retention
• Assist with administrative and business functions
• Help maintain high standards for classroom quality, health, and safety
• Respond to day-to-day operational needs throughout the center
• Support community events and family engagement initiatives
• Follow Delaware childcare licensing requirements

Skills

Leadership

Staffing & scheduling

Customer service

Communication

Problem solving

Enrollment & family engagement

Job description

Benefits:

• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule

Assistant Director – Childcare Center Operations

The Learning Experience – Newark, DE

Salary: $40,000–$45,000 per year, based on experience and qualifications

Schedule: Full-Time, Monday–Friday | Rotating shifts within center hours of 6:30 AM–6:30 PM

The Learning Experience – Newark is seeking an organized and motivated Assistant Director to support the daily operation of our early childhood education center.

This role combines leadership, family service, staffing support, and center operations. We’re looking for someone who can confidently support teachers and families while helping ensure the school runs smoothly each day.

What You’ll Do

• Partner with center leadership to support daily operations
• Assist with staffing, scheduling, classroom coverage, and maintaining required ratios
• Support teacher onboarding, training, coaching, and development
• Maintain licensing and employee documentation
• Build strong relationships with current and prospective families
• Conduct center tours and support enrollment and family retention
• Assist with administrative and business functions
• Help maintain high standards for classroom quality, health, and safety
• Respond to day-to-day operational needs throughout the center
• Support community events and family engagement initiatives
• Follow Delaware childcare licensing requirements

What We’re Looking For

• Delaware Director qualification preferred
• Candidates who are close to meeting Director qualifications and have strong relevant experience are encouraged to apply
• Previous childcare center, preschool, or early childhood experience required
• Leadership or administrative experience strongly preferred
• Strong customer service and family communication skills
• Excellent organization, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Comfortable working rotating opening, mid, and closing schedules as needed
• Must meet applicable Delaware childcare licensing requirements

What We Offer

• $40,000–$45,000 annual salary
• Full-time Monday–Friday schedule
• Professional development and leadership training
• Employee childcare discount
• Supportive leadership environment
• Opportunities for continued career advancement