Assistant Director Daycare Preschool

The Learning Experience•Grand Rapids, MI

1d•$45,000 - $48,000

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. At The Learning Experience, we make early education joyful, engaging and fun so children are happy to learn, play and grow. Our curriculum focuses on the six ages and stages of early childhood development and engages children in hands-on learning activities that encourage them to explore and solve problems at their own rate of development. This forms a foundation for kids to Learn, Play and Grow under the care of our nurturing teachers and staff. At TLE®, we’ve created a full cast of characters that become our little learners’ educators, partners and friends through their preschool education journey. Each character has a unique personality and area of interest and brings learning to life by allowing children to explore the world through fun and imagination.

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