Assistant Director - Childcare Center

The Learning Experience - Bastrop, TX • Bastrop, TX

4h

About The Position

The Learning Experience – Bastrop, TX is seeking a caring, organized, and motivated Assistant Center Director to support the Center Director with daily operations and overall center management. The role involves leading and supporting teachers, building relationships with families, and helping maintain a safe, positive, and engaging learning environment for children. The Assistant Center Director may take responsibility for center operations when the Center Director is unavailable.

The position also supports staffing and scheduling, licensing and company-policy compliance, employee and student records, enrollment, family engagement, curriculum implementation, child safety, administrative processes, and center events. The successful candidate will be a dependable, approachable team player with a passion for early childhood education and the ability to manage competing priorities in a busy childcare setting.

Requirements

• Experience working in a licensed childcare center or early childhood education setting.
• Knowledge of Texas Child Care Licensing requirements.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a busy childcare environment.
• Comfortable using computers, childcare management systems, and basic office applications.
• Ability to build positive relationships with children, parents, and staff.
• Must meet applicable Texas licensing requirements for assigned responsibilities and pass required background checks.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience as an Assistant Director, Lead Teacher, Curriculum Coordinator, or similar leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Center Director with daily operations and overall center management.
• Help ensure compliance with Texas Child Care Licensing regulations and company policies.
• Support classroom staffing, scheduling, attendance tracking, and daily coverage.
• Assist with maintaining accurate employee, student, and licensing records.
• Help manage classroom supplies, inventory, and facility needs.
• Take responsibility for center operations when the Center Director is unavailable.
• Support teachers with classroom management, curriculum implementation, and daily activities.
• Assist with onboarding and training new employees.
• Help coordinate staff schedules, breaks, and classroom coverage.
• Provide ongoing guidance, feedback, and support to teachers.
• Help create a positive, respectful, and team-oriented work environment.
• Welcome families and create a friendly, supportive experience.
• Conduct center tours and follow up with prospective families.
• Assist with enrollment, registration, and collection of required documentation.
• Respond to parent questions and concerns in a professional and timely manner.
• Build strong relationships with families to support satisfaction and retention.
• Assist with organizing open houses, family events, and community outreach activities.
• Ensure classrooms maintain a safe, clean, and nurturing environment.
• Support implementation of The Learning Experience curriculum and educational programs.
• Monitor classroom practices for compliance with health and safety requirements.
• Assist with incident reporting, emergency preparedness, and safety procedures.
• Maintain appropriate staff-to-child ratios and supervision at all times.
• Assist with employee attendance, payroll information, and timekeeping.
• Maintain accurate enrollment and student records.
• Support tuition billing, payment follow-ups, and administrative tasks as assigned.
• Help coordinate staff meetings, training sessions, and center events.
• Communicate important updates to the Center Director and management team.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications.
• Paid time off and paid holidays in accordance with center policies.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Employee childcare benefits, subject to eligibility and center policy.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.
• The opportunity to help build and grow a new childcare center from the beginning.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed