Child Care Assistant Director

The Learning Experience - Ahwatukee; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free uniforms

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

401(k)

401(k) matching

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Tuition assistance

Job summary

The Learning Experience - Ahwatukee in Phoenix, AZ is seeking an Assistant Center Director to lead daily operations and foster a safe, engaging environment for preschool children.

You will support the Center Director, mentor teaching staff, ensure licensing compliance, manage budgets, and build strong relationships with families, with opportunities for advancement and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of center leadership/management experience; at least one year required.
• Must have professional teaching experience with infants to preschool children.
• Bachelor’s degree in ECE or related field.
• Strong knowledge of state licensing rules and regulations.
• CPR and First Aid Certification preferred.
• Must meet state specific guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Center leadership team in managing the day-to-day operations of the center.
• Provide leadership and guidance to the teaching team and ensure that they are delivering high-quality programs and services.
• Work in the classroom as needed, ensuring that children are receiving a safe and nurturing learning experience.
• Support the Center leadership team in managing the center’s budget and financial planning.
• Maintain compliance with all relevant regulations and guidelines and ensure that the center is in full compliance with all licensing requirements.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with families and ensure that they are informed and engaged in their child’s learning and development.
• Continuously evaluate and improve the center’s programs and services and seek out opportunities for growth and expansion.

Skills

Leadership/Management experience

Teaching experience with infants to 3–

Education

Bachelor’s degree in ECE or related field

Job description

Benefits

• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Tuition assistance

At The Learning Experience, we believe everyone deserves to work in a happy environment. Join us to experience why Happy Happens Here.

As an Assistant Center Director, you are passionate for creating a happy and safe space that ensures our little learners have the best environment to Learn, Play, Grow. As a TLE Happiness Ambassador, you will be fully equipped to share TLE’s world class curriculum, state of the art technology, characters, and programs. You will be responsible for building lasting relationships with prospective and current families and ensuring they experience why Happy Happens Here.

What We Offer

• State-of-the-Art Classrooms: Our immersive classroom setting utilizes the latest technology, materials, and resources to allow children to "learn, play, and grow."
• Opportunities for Growth: We offer ongoing training and professional development, tuition reimbursement, and leadership pathways to help you meet your goals as an educator.
• Compensation: Competitive healthcare benefits, premium compensation, child care discount, tuition reimbursement, and performance bonuses!

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Center leadership team in managing the day-to-day operations of the center.
• Provide leadership and guidance to the teaching team and ensure that they are delivering high-quality programs and services.
• Work in the classroom as needed, ensuring that children are receiving a safe and nurturing learning experience.
• Support the Center leadership team in managing the center’s budget and financial planning.
• Maintain compliance with all relevant regulations and guidelines and ensure that the center is in full compliance with all licensing requirements.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with families and ensure that they are informed and engaged in their child’s learning and development.
• Continuously evaluate and improve the center’s programs and services and seek out opportunities for growth and expansion.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of center leadership/management experience highly preferred. At least one year of center leadership/management experience required.
• Must have professional teaching experience with infants to preschool children.
• Bachelor’s degree in ECE or related field highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of state licensing rules and regulations.
• CPR and First Aide Certification highly preferred.
• Must meet state specific guidelines