Early Childhood Education Leadership

The Learning Experience - Jenison; Georgetown Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free uniforms

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

401(k)

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Opportunity for advancement

Job summary

The Learning Experience - Jenison is seeking experienced early childhood leaders for current and future opportunities in the Grand Rapids area. We are building a leadership candidate pool for Assistant Center Director or Center Director roles with a strong track record in licensed childcare and early childhood education.

Ideal candidates will have leadership experience, a background in licensing compliance, and a commitment to developing high-quality teaching teams while growing with a growing

Qualifications

• Experience in licensed childcare or early childhood setting required.
• Leadership, supervisory, or management experience preferred.
• Center Director or Assistant Director experience is a plus.
• Strong communication, organization, and team leadership skills.
• Knowledge of childcare licensing and early childhood best practices.
• CDA, ECE coursework, associate or bachelor degree preferred.
• Must meet Michigan licensing requirements for leadership position.

Responsibilities

• Support or oversee daily childcare center operations.
• Lead, coach, develop, and support teaching teams.
• Recruit, onboarding, and retaining high-quality educators.
• Maintaining staffing, classroom ratios, and scheduling.
• Supporting implementation of LEAP Curriculum.
• Maintaining Michigan licensing, health, safety, and compliance standards.
• Building strong relationships with children and families.
• Supporting family tours, enrollment, retention, and center growth.
• Managing required documentation and operational processes.
• Partnering with center and regional leadership.
• Creating a positive, professional, and accountable center culture.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Team leadership

Education

CDA or ECE degree preferred

Associate/Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Benefits:

• 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

Early Childhood Education Leadership

The Learning Experience

Grand Rapids Area, MI

Pay: $48,000-$75,000 annually, based on leadership level, qualifications, and experience

Schedule: Full-Time, Monday-Friday

Are you an experienced early childhood education professional ready for your next leadership opportunity?

The Learning Experience is building our leadership candidate pool for current and future opportunities throughout the Grand Rapids area. We are interested in connecting with experienced early childhood professionals who have the skills, experience, and ambition to grow into Assistant Center Director or Center Director leadership roles.

Whether you're an experienced Center Director, a strong Assistant Director ready for your next opportunity, or an early childhood leader looking for a growing organization where you can continue advancing your career, we'd love to learn more about you.

Leadership Opportunities May Include

• Center Director
• Assistant Center Director
• Future center leadership opportunities

Responsibilities May Include

• Supporting or overseeing daily childcare center operations
• Leading, coaching, developing, and supporting teaching teams
• Recruiting, onboarding, and retaining high-quality educators
• Maintaining appropriate staffing, classroom ratios, and scheduling
• Supporting implementation of The Learning Experience's L.E.A.P. Curriculum
• Maintaining Michigan licensing, health, safety, and compliance standards
• Building strong relationships with children and families
• Supporting family tours, enrollment, retention, and center growth
• Managing required documentation and operational processes
• Partnering with center and regional leadership
• Creating a positive, professional, and accountable center culture

Qualifications

• Previous professional experience in a licensed childcare, preschool, or early childhood education setting required
• Previous leadership, supervisory, or management experience strongly preferred
• Center Director or Assistant Director experience is a plus
• Strong communication, organization, and team leadership skills
• Knowledge of childcare licensing and early childhood best practices
• CDA, Early Childhood Education coursework, associate degree, bachelor's degree, or related credentials preferred
• Must meet applicable Michigan licensing requirements for the leadership position being considered

What We Offer

• $48,000-$75,000 annually, based on leadership level, qualifications, and experience
• Full-time Monday-Friday opportunities
• Health, dental, and vision benefits for eligible employees
• 401(k) with available company match
• Paid time off
• Paid training and professional development
• Employee childcare discount
• Leadership development and advancement opportunities
• The opportunity to build a long-term career with a growing early childhood education organization

We believe strong centers start with strong leaders.