Pre-school Assistant Director

The Learning Experience; Highlands Ranch (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Tuition discount

Professional development

Leadership training and coaching

Career advancement opportunities

Free uniforms

Job summary

The Learning Experience in Highlands Ranch, CO is seeking an organized, energetic Assistant Director to lead daily operations, coach teachers, and support families while upholding licensing standards.

You will partner with the Center Director, manage enrollment, staffing, and classroom safety, and foster a positive, team-oriented environment that promotes professional growth and high-quality early childhood education.

Qualifications

• Organized and detail-oriented with strong communication and leadership skills.
• Experience coaching teachers and supporting families is preferred.
• Knowledge of licensing requirements and compliance in Colorado childcare.

Responsibilities

• Support overall center operations and daily management
• Maintain licensing compliance and accurate staff/child files
• Manage enrollment paperwork and administrative records
• Coach, mentor, and support teachers to help them succeed
• Assist with hiring, onboarding and training new team members
• Build positive relationships with children, families, and staff
• Maintain safe, clean, and engaging learning environments
• Assist with scheduling, staffing, and daily operational needs
• Promote teamwork, accountability, and a positive culture

Skills

Organized

Detail-oriented

Leadership

Communication

Coaching

Team player

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Free uniforms
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• Wellness resources

Become a Leader Who Makes Happy Happen!

At The Learning Experience, we're more than a childcare center— we’re a place where children discover their potential, families become part of our community, and teachers build meaningful careers.

We're looking for an organized, energetic, and passionate Assistant Director who thrives in a fast-paced environment, loves developing others, and is excited to help lead a growing school. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys balancing administrative responsibilities with coaching teachers, supporting families, and ensuring our center maintains the highest standards of quality and licensing compliance.

If you're looking for a leadership position where you can truly make an impact while continuing to grow professionally, we'd love to meet you.

What You'll Do:

As our Assistant Director, you'll partner closely with the Center Director to help lead daily operations by:

• Supporting overall center operations and daily management
• Maintaining Colorado licensing compliance and ensuring all child and staff files are accurate and up to date
• Managing enrollment paperwork, medication documentation, and administrative records
• Coaching, mentoring, and supporting teachers to help them succeed
• Assisting with hiring, onboarding, and training new team members
• Building positive relationships with children, families, and staff
• Helping maintain a safe, clean, organized, and engaging learning environment
• Supporting classroom ratios and stepping into classrooms as needed
• Assisting with scheduling, staffing, and daily operational needs
• Promoting a culture of teamwork, accountability, and positivity

Assistant Director – The Learning Experience | Highlands Ranch, CO

Full-Time Benefits (Eligibility Begins After 90 Days)

• Dental and vision insurance
• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Childcare tuition discount
• Paid professional development opportunities
• Leadership training and coaching
• Career advancement opportunities within our growing organization
• Supportive, positive, and team-oriented work environment

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate is:

• Passionate about early childhood education
• Organized and detail-oriented
• A strong communicator with excellent leadership skills
• Calm under pressure and able to prioritize multiple responsibilities
• Positive, professional, and solutions-focused
• A team player who enjoys supporting others and leading by example

Preferred Qualifications

• Meets Colorado Director or Large Center Director qualifications (or is qualified as an Early Childhood Teacher with leadership experience)
• Previous experience in childcare leadership or administration
• Strong understanding of Colorado childcare licensing regulations
• Experience with enrollment, compliance, and administrative systems
• CPR/First Aid Certification (or willingness to obtain)

Why Join The Learning Experience?

We believe our team is our greatest strength.

When you join us, you'll become part of a supportive leadership team that believes in coaching, celebrating wins, and promoting from within. We invest in our people because we know that when our teachers and leaders thrive, our children do too.

This is more than a job—it's an opportunity to grow your leadership career while making a lasting difference in the lives of children, families, and fellow educators.

If you're ready to lead with heart, inspire a team, and help us continue making Happy Happen, we'd love to hear from you.