Assistant Director Daycare Preschool
About The Position
Are you looking for a supportive leadership role where your growth, creativity, and passion for early childhood education are truly valued? At The Learning Experience – Cascade, we’re more than a daycare—we’re a high-quality early learning center dedicated to helping children, families, and teachers thrive. We are seeking a motivated Assistant Director to help lead our school, support our teaching team, and ensure operational excellence. As an Assistant Director, You Will: Lead by example, creating a positive, professional, and supportive culture for staff and families Ensure the center consistently meets Michigan licensing, health, and safety requirements Recruit, train, coach, and develop a high-performing team of teachers and staff Support and guide teachers in delivering a high-quality early childhood education program Partner with the Center Director to drive enrollment, family satisfaction, and retention Help manage daily operations including staffing, scheduling, payroll, and basic financial reporting Conduct in-person and virtual tours for prospective families and represent the center at community events
Requirements
- Experience in early childhood education leadership, childcare administration, or preschool management
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
- Knowledge of state licensing, staffing, and center operations
- Passion for building strong teams and delivering excellent family experiences
Responsibilities
- Lead by example, creating a positive, professional, and supportive culture for staff and families
- Ensure the center consistently meets Michigan licensing, health, and safety requirements
- Recruit, train, coach, and develop a high-performing team of teachers and staff
- Support and guide teachers in delivering a high-quality early childhood education program
- Partner with the Center Director to drive enrollment, family satisfaction, and retention
- Help manage daily operations including staffing, scheduling, payroll, and basic financial reporting
- Conduct in-person and virtual tours for prospective families and represent the center at community events
Benefits
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Employee discounts
- Flexible schedule
- Free uniforms
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Vision insurance
- Bonus opportunities
- ongoing training
- team-building events
- Supportive leadership team and positive work culture
- Career growth within a growing early childhood education organization
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
