Assistant Center Director

The Learning Experience•Melbourne, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Learning Experience is hiring an Assistant Director to support the daily operations of its early childhood education center in Melbourne, Florida. Working with the Center Director, the Assistant Director helps lead teachers, support families, maintain licensing and safety standards, and ensure classrooms have the resources needed to provide high-quality care and education. The role involves creating a welcoming environment for children, families, and team members; supporting center operations and staff; coaching teachers; maintaining compliance with childcare regulations; and representing the center to current and prospective families. The Assistant Director also supports TLE's L.E.A.P. Curriculum®, enrollment, family retention, tours, and community engagement. The Learning Experience describes its approach as joyful, engaging early education grounded in the six ages and stages of early childhood development. Its curriculum uses hands-on learning to encourage children to explore and solve problems at their own pace.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience in childcare, preschool, daycare, or early childhood education.
Knowledge of childcare licensing, health, and safety requirements.
Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and support daily center operations.
Must meet applicable state licensing and regulatory requirements.

Nice To Haves

Leadership, supervisory, or management experience.
Experience coaching or supporting early childhood teachers.
A degree or coursework in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Education, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Create a welcoming environment for children, families, and team members.
Build positive relationships with children, families, and staff, and help maintain a supportive, collaborative team culture.
Respond to questions and concerns professionally and promptly, modeling a positive approach to early childhood education.
Support daily center operations and follow through on priorities.
Assist with staffing, scheduling, enrollment, and administrative responsibilities.
Identify needs and help resolve day-to-day operational issues; serve as a resource for teachers and staff.
Step in to support classrooms and center operations when needed.
Coach and support teachers through regular feedback and guidance.
Communicate professionally with families about their child's experience and address concerns with discretion and follow-through.
Partner closely with the Center Director and teaching team.
Support compliance with state childcare licensing, health, and safety requirements.
Support implementation of TLE's L.E.A.P. Curriculum®.
Help maintain staffing levels, classroom ratios, records, and center standards.
Support enrollment, family retention, and classroom operations.
Help maintain a clean, safe, and organized center.
Provide a professional experience for current and prospective families and help families understand TLE's programs and approach to early childhood education.
Support center tours, enrollment, and community engagement.
Maintain TLE brand and quality standards throughout the center.