Childcare Center Leader & Assistant Director

The Learning Experience - Grand Rapids - Cascade; Grand Rapids (MI); Presencial; USD 48.000 - 55.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Free uniforms

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

401(k)

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Descripción de la vacante

The Learning Experience - Cascade is seeking an Assistant Center Director to support daily operations, enrollments, licensing, and staff development at our Cascade, MI location. This role partners with the Center Director to lead a team of teachers and ensure high-quality childcare aligned with LEAP curriculum.

Ideal candidates bring leadership in a licensed childcare setting, strong communication, and a passion for coaching teachers and improving family engagement.

Formación

• Previous leadership experience in a licensed childcare center, preschool, or early childhood education program
• Professional early childhood education or childcare experience required
• Knowledge of Michigan childcare licensing requirements
• Experience coaching, mentoring, or developing teachers
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field preferred
• Must meet applicable Michigan childcare licensing requirements

Responsabilidades

• Support the Center Director with daily center operations
• Help recruit, interview, onboard, train, and retain high-quality teachers
• Coach and mentor teachers through classroom observations and ongoing feedback
• Assist with staff scheduling, classroom coverage, ratios, and daily staffing needs
• Ensure compliance with Michigan childcare licensing, health, and safety requirements
• Support consistent implementation of The Learning Experience's L.E.A.P. Curriculum
• Build strong relationships with children, families, and teaching teams
• Conduct tours and help prospective families through the enrollment process
• Support enrollment, retention, and family engagement initiatives
• Maintain accurate center records and required documentation
• Assist with center events, community partnerships, and local outreach
• Help foster a positive culture built around communication, accountability, teamwork, and exceptional care

Conocimientos

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Problem-solving

Coaching/Mentoring

Educación

Associate's or Bachelor's in Early Childhood Education

Descripción del empleo

The Learning Experience - Cascade is seeking an Assistant Center Director to support daily operations, enrollments, licensing, and staff development at our Cascade, MI location. This role partners with the Center Director to lead a team of teachers and ensure high-quality childcare aligned with LEAP curriculum.

Ideal candidates bring leadership in a licensed childcare setting, strong communication, and a passion for coaching teachers and improving family engagement.