Preschool Admin Assistant / Assistant Director

The Learning Experience; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Employee discounts

Free uniforms

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Free food & snacks

Flexible schedule

Referral program

Employee childcare discount

TLE Uniforms

Professional development assistance

Performance bonus

Team breakfasts and lunch events

Free snacks/drinks in staff lounge

Job summary

The Learning Experience is seeking a passionate Preschool Admin Assistant to support enrollment growth, front-desk operations, and daily administration. You will work closely with the Center Director, handling inquiries, tours, and family communications to drive enrollment and deliver a welcoming experience.

The role emphasizes marketing, lead generation, and strong selling skills, with opportunities for advancement to Assistant Director or Director at a new location.

Qualifications

• Enrollment growth experience in childcare settings required.
• Marketing, lead generation and daily family communication experience required.
• Strong computer skills; able to engage with families via phone, text, and email.
• Able to manage staff, answer parent queries, and resolve issues promptly.
• Experience running school administration or center operations.
• Responsible for inventory, curriculum orders, and supplies.
• Contribute to digital media marketing and social posts.

Responsibilities

• As a Preschool Admin Assistant, you will: coordinate enrollment efforts and support front-desk operations.
• Manage communications with families and staff to ensure a positive learning environment.
• Assist with marketing initiatives and enrollment campaigns to meet targets.
• Support Director with tours, parent queries, and daily center activities.

Skills

Enrollment growth experience

Marketing

Lead generation

Daily communication

Tech savvy

Customer service

Problem solving

Staff management

Administration

Education

CDA Credential

Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development

Technical Certificates/Diplomas in Early Childhood Education/Child Development

Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education

Other Credentials (25 quarter hours / 15 semester hours)

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Benefits:

• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Employee discounts
• Free uniforms
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development
• Free food & snacks

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Experienced Assistant Director or Admin Assistant roles, to join our Preschool. Major portion of the day will require to fulfill Admin responsibilities along with the Center Director at the front desk. Enrollment growth and marketing experiences are a MUST have.

Potential growth opportunity into a full time Assistant Director or a Director position of a new location opening soon within few months.

At The Learning Experience, you can have the opportunity to create a positive and engaging learning environment for preschool children, where "happy happens here" is not just a motto but a way of life.

We are looking for a school Assistant Director committed to helping children learn, play, grow, and thrive and providing the tools they need to succeed academically and emotionally.

If you are a caring and creative individual passionate about working with children, we encourage you to apply for this exciting preschool Admin opportunity.

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.
• Competitive benefits and compensation
• Performance based bonuses and rewards for hitting our goals.

As a Preschool Admin Assistant , you will:

• MUST have enrollment growth experience in the past in a childcare setting. Must think out of the box to grow enrollments, capture leads, and execute those ideas to increase enrollments within a targeted timeline.
• MUST have marketing, Strong Selling, lead generation, and daily communication experience.
• Be handling computer systems and must be technology savvy. Must be able to engage with families, leads over phone calls, text messaging app and emails on a daily basis.
• Must be a quick learner and problem solver. Manage staff and handle parent queries and find solutions promptly.
• Has some experience or knowledge to run school or childcare administration.
• Be able to take full care of orders/supplies, inventory auditing, record maintaining and curriculum orders.
• Be able to contribute to digital media marketing efforts as needed. Social media posts.
• Help the Director take turns in responding to any emails/phone calls and any parent communication when the director is busy with tours or families.
• Be highly dependable and flexible in closing or opening the center along with the Director.
• Be responsible doing the floor as needed. Going to any classroom and helping teachers during breaks or call outs.
• Be responsible for creating a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment for babies.
• Implement our proprietary L.E.A.P curriculum using our fun and engaging characters, making TLE a place where learning is fun!
• Build relationships with families and colleagues, creating a dynamic environment where play and learning happen seamlessly.
• Communicate regularly with parents, sharing their children's latest adventures and achievements through various avenues, including mobile apps and personal discussions.
• Highly dependable , honest and responsible.
• Be Flexible with hours to open and sometimes close the building as needed by the Director.

Do You Have:

• A genuine passion for the education and care of children and babies?
• 2+ years of professional teaching experience in a childcare facility and caring for infants , toddlers or preschoolers?
• [Must have] At least 3+ years of experience in a school admin role or as Assistant Director or Director?
• Have a Growth Mindset? Strong Selling and Marketing skills? Can you close the deals?
• Are you a genuine friendly person, who loves to talk and make strong connections with families and in the community?
• Passion about Childcare industry and Community Outreach?
• CPR and first aid certification?
• Ability to meet state/local childcare licensing requirement?
  • CDA Credential: A current Child Development Associate (CDA) credential from the Council for Professional Recognition is a common requirement.
  • Associate's Degree: An Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development is another option.
  • Technical Certificates/Diplomas: A Technical College Diploma (TCD) or Technical Certificate of Credit (TCC) in Early Childhood Education or Child Development also meets the requirement.
  • Bachelor's Degree: A Bachelor's degree, especially in Early Childhood Education, is another acceptable qualification.
  • Other Credentials: In some cases, 25 quarter hours or 15 semester hours from an accredited college or university in Early Childhood Education or Child Development may be accepted.

Preschool Teacher Benefits:

• Flexible schedule.
• Referral program and reward
• Employee childcare discount
• TLE Uniforms
• Professional development assistance
• Performance bonus
• Team breakfasts and lunch events at times.
• Free snacks/drinks in staff lounge.

There are applicable state licensing requirements for the role.