Assistant Director - Early Childhood Center Leadership

The Learning Experience - Austin, TX - Dripping Springs; Cedar Park (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k)

Employee discounts

Job summary

The Learning Experience - Austin, TX - Dripping Springs is seeking an Assistant Director to support the daily operations of our early childhood education center. You will help lead teachers, support families, and maintain licensing and safety standards to ensure classrooms have the resources needed for high-quality care.

Working with the Center Director, you’ll build a collaborative team culture, coach staff, manage enrollment, and uphold brand quality across the center.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in childcare, preschool, daycare, or early childhood education
• Leadership, supervisory, or management experience preferred
• Experience coaching or supporting early childhood teachers preferred
• Knowledge of childcare licensing, health, and safety requirements
• Strong communication, organization, and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and support daily center operations
• Must meet applicable state licensing and regulatory requirements
• Degree or coursework in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Education, or related field preferred

Responsibilities

• Support daily center operations and follow through on priorities.
• Assist with staffing, scheduling, enrollment, and administrative responsibilities
• Identify needs and help resolve day-to-day operational issues
• Serve as a dependable resource for teachers and staff
• Step in to support classrooms and center operations when needed
• Coaching and supporting teachers and maintaining a collaborative team culture
• Represent the center in communications with families and ensure safety and licensing standards

Skills

Leadership

Staff coaching

Communication

Organization

Problem-solving

Multitasking

Education

Early Childhood Education or related field

Job description

The Learning Experience - Austin, TX - Dripping Springs is seeking an Assistant Director to support the daily operations of our early childhood education center. You will help lead teachers, support families, and maintain licensing and safety standards to ensure classrooms have the resources needed for high-quality care.

Working with the Center Director, you’ll build a collaborative team culture, coach staff, manage enrollment, and uphold brand quality across the center.