Assistant Center Director

The Learning Experience Corp - Melbourne, FL•Melbourne, FL

4d•$18 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

The Learning Experience is hiring an Assistant Director to support the daily operations of its early childhood education center. 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 helps create a welcoming environment for children, families, and team members; supports staffing, scheduling, enrollment, administrative work, and day-to-day operational needs; and coaches teachers through feedback and guidance. The Assistant Director also helps maintain compliance with childcare licensing, health, and safety requirements, staffing levels, classroom ratios, records, center standards, and implementation of TLE's L.E.A.P. Curriculum®. The position supports center tours, enrollment, family retention, community engagement, and consistent brand and quality standards.

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

Build positive relationships with children, families, and staff.
Help maintain a supportive and collaborative team culture.
Respond to questions and concerns professionally and promptly.
Model a positive approach to early childhood education.
Assist with staffing, scheduling, enrollment, and administrative responsibilities.
Identify needs and help resolve day-to-day operational issues.
Serve as a dependable 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.
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.
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.