Assistant Director

The Learning Experience•South Windsor, CT

40d•Onsite

About The Position

Join the fastest-growing Academy of Early Education in the nation where "Happy Happens Here!" At The Learning Experience, we are dedicated to providing a platform for showcasing talents, sharing ideas, and advancing careers in Early Childhood Education. We are currently seeking a passionate and experienced early childhood professional to join our team as an Assistant Director. 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

At least 1-2 years of leadership or supervisory experience in a childcare, daycare, preschool, or early childhood education setting.
Early childhood education experience (required).
Demonstrate strong knowledge of state licensing regulations and best practices in early childhood education.
Possess excellent leadership, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Are passionate about supporting children, families, and educators in a high-quality learning environment.
Experience in daycare, preschool, and early childhood education settings.

Nice To Haves

Hold an Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field (preferred).

Responsibilities

Support the Center Director in overseeing daily center operations and ensuring a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for children, families, and staff.
Lead by example, fostering a positive culture built on teamwork, professionalism, and excellence in early childhood education.
Assist with recruiting, onboarding, training, coaching, and retaining high-quality teaching staff.
Help ensure compliance with all state licensing regulations, health and safety requirements, and company policies.
Partner with teachers to implement our proprietary curriculum and promote developmentally appropriate learning experiences.
Build positive relationships with families through effective communication, tours, and enrollment support.
Support administrative responsibilities, including scheduling, attendance tracking, enrollment management, and general office operations.
Assist with community outreach and marketing initiatives to increase enrollment and strengthen community partnerships.