Assistant Director, Childcare Center Operations

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

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.