Assistant Director

The Learning Experience•Cedar Park, TX

15d

About The Position

The Assistant Director supports the daily operations of The Learning Experience early childhood education center, working with the Center Director to 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; builds positive relationships; supports a collaborative team culture; and responds professionally to questions and concerns. The Assistant Director assists with staffing, scheduling, enrollment, administrative responsibilities, classroom support, and day-to-day operational issues. The role coaches and supports teachers through feedback and guidance, communicates with families about their child's experience, and partners closely with the Center Director and teaching team. It also supports compliance with state childcare licensing, health, and safety requirements; implementation of TLE's L.E.A.P. Curriculum®; staffing levels, classroom ratios, records, and center standards; family retention; and the maintenance of a clean, safe, and organized center. The Assistant Director represents The Learning Experience to current and prospective families, supports center tours, enrollment, and community engagement, and helps maintain TLE's brand and quality standards. The position offers annual compensation of $42,000 to $45,000. The franchise is independently owned and operated, and hiring decisions are made by the franchisee.

Requirements

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

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; address family concerns with discretion and follow-through.
Model 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 dependable resource for teachers and staff, and 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.
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.