Daycare Assistant Director Preschool Assistant Director

The Learning Experience #449; Acworth (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Tuition assistance

Wellness resources

Free uniforms

Free food & snacks

Employee discounts

Opportunity for advancement

Competitive salary

Job summary

The Learning Experience #449 is seeking an Assistant Center Director to lead daily operations and support teachers and families in a dynamic early education setting.

Responsibilities include enforcing health and safety policies, managing enrollment and staff performance, and partnering with the Center Director to drive program quality and family satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Have two or more years of center leadership/management experience (highly preferred) or at least one year of center leadership/management experience (required).
• Possess the state-specific Administrative or Director credential, as well as any other state-specific guidelines for the role.
• Hold a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE) or a related field (highly preferred).
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of state licensing rules and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example with a passion for positively impacting children, families, and staff.
• Help create a trust-based, inclusive environment with accountability.
• Work with the Center Director to manage daily operations and step in during the Director’s absence.
• Maintain accurate enrollment, licensing, attendance, and personnel records.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety procedures, company policies, and licensing regs.
• Support staffing by recruiting, onboarding, training, scheduling, coaching, and accountability.
• Build positive relationships with teachers and uphold professional expectations.
• Be actively involved throughout the school, assist classrooms, and help maintain ratios.

Skills

Leadership

Staff coaching

Enrollment management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in ECE

Tools

Administrative software

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Free food & snacks
• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Tuition assistance
• Vision insurance
• Wellness resources

Role: Preschool Assistant Center Director

Join the fastest-growing Academy of Early Education in the nation where "Happy Happens Here"!

At The Learning Experience, we are dedicated to providing a platform for showcasing talents, sharing ideas, and advancing careers in Early Childhood Education.

What We Offer:

• Competitive Benefits: Enjoy health, vision, and dental insurance, a 401K plan, a pet discount plan, child care discounts, and more!
• State-of-the-Art Classrooms: Lead in immersive classrooms equipped with the latest technology, materials, and resources, creating an environment where children can learn, play, and grow.
• Opportunities for Growth: Benefit from ongoing training and professional development, tuition reimbursement, and leadership pathways that support your goals as an educator.

As an Assistant Center Director at The Learning Experience, You Will:

• Lead by example, displaying a genuine passion for making a positive impact on the lives of children, families, and employees.
• Help create an environment built on trust, teamwork, accountability, and inclusivity.
• Work closely with the Center Director to manage the daily operations of the school. Be prepared to take ownership, solve problems, and confidently oversee the center in the Director’s absence.
• Maintain accurate and complete child and employee files, enrollment paperwork, licensing documentation, attendance records, and other required administrative records. Follow through on assigned responsibilities without needing constant oversight.
• Help ensure the center remains fully compliant with all health and safety procedures, company policies, and local and state licensing regulations. Conduct regular classroom checks and address concerns immediately.
• Support staffing needs by assisting with recruiting, onboarding, training, scheduling, coaching, and holding employees accountable.
• Build positive relationships with teachers while maintaining clear professional expectations.
• Be visible and actively involved throughout the school. Step into classrooms, assist with breaks, support teachers, help maintain ratios, and respond wherever needed to keep the center operating successfully.
• Guide and support teachers in implementing TLE’s proprietary curriculum and maintaining engaging, organized, and developmentally appropriate classroom environments.
• Provide a welcoming and professional experience for current and prospective families. Respond promptly to leads, conduct engaging tours, follow up consistently, complete enrollment paperwork, and help convert inquiries into enrollments.
• Build strong relationships with enrolled families by communicating effectively, addressing concerns promptly, and supporting family satisfaction and retention.
• Assist with tuition collection, accounts receivable, payroll review, purchasing, employee timekeeping, and other administrative responsibilities as assigned by the Center Director or ownership.
• Support enrollment growth by helping plan and execute school events, family engagement activities, open houses, and community marketing efforts.
• Demonstrate strong organization, urgency, follow-through, and attention to detail. This is a hands‑on leadership position that requires balancing front‑office responsibilities with active support throughout the entire center.

Requirements:

• Have two or more years of center leadership/management experience (highly preferred) or at least one year of center leadership/management experience (required).
• Possess the state-specific Administrative or Director credential, as well as any other state-specific guidelines for the role.
• Hold a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE) or a related field (highly preferred).
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of state licensing rules and regulations.