What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Center Director - Childcare & Preschool position at The Learning Experience`?
Benefits:
Location: The Learning Experience - Lake Linganore, MD
Salary: $55,000-$60,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications
Schedule: Full-Time
About The Opportunity
Are you an experienced childcare leader who loves developing teachers, building relationships with families, and helping a school succeed?
The Learning Experience - Lake Linganore is hiring a passionate and motivated Assistant Center Director to join the leadership team at our newly opened early childhood education center!
This is an exciting opportunity to help shape a growing school, mentor educators, and create a positive environment where children, families, and teachers thrive.
We're looking for a hands-on leader who enjoys being involved in classrooms, supporting teachers, connecting with families, and helping a busy childcare center run smoothly.
What You'll Do
Join The Learning Experience - Lake Linganore and help build a school community where children, families, and educators feel supported and inspired!
If you're an experienced childcare professional ready to take the next step in leadership, we'd love to meet you.
The Learning Experience is an equal opportunity employer.
This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to The Learning Experience Corporate.
- Free uniforms
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Employee discounts
- Flexible schedule
Location: The Learning Experience - Lake Linganore, MD
Salary: $55,000-$60,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications
Schedule: Full-Time
About The Opportunity
Are you an experienced childcare leader who loves developing teachers, building relationships with families, and helping a school succeed?
The Learning Experience - Lake Linganore is hiring a passionate and motivated Assistant Center Director to join the leadership team at our newly opened early childhood education center!
This is an exciting opportunity to help shape a growing school, mentor educators, and create a positive environment where children, families, and teachers thrive.
We're looking for a hands-on leader who enjoys being involved in classrooms, supporting teachers, connecting with families, and helping a busy childcare center run smoothly.
What You'll Do
- Partner with the Center Director to oversee daily childcare center operations
- Recruit, onboard, coach, and develop teaching staff
- Support teacher scheduling, staffing, and required classroom ratios
- Conduct classroom observations and provide meaningful feedback and coaching
- Support implementation of The Learning Experience's L.E.A.P. Curriculum
- Ensure compliance with Maryland Office of Child Care licensing, health, and safety requirements
- Conduct prospective family tours and support enrollment growth and retention
- Build strong relationships with families and address questions or concerns
- Maintain accurate licensing documentation, employee records, and center administration
- Help coordinate family events and community engagement activities
- Step into classrooms when needed to support children and teachers
- Foster a positive, collaborative, and accountable team environment
- Must meet applicable Maryland Office of Child Care qualifications for the assigned leadership responsibilities
- Previous professional experience in a licensed childcare or preschool setting required
- At least 2 years of childcare leadership, supervisory, or administrative experience preferred
- Previous Assistant Director, Center Director, or Lead Teacher experience strongly preferred
- Associate or bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field preferred
- Strong understanding of Maryland childcare licensing requirements
- Experience mentoring, coaching, or supervising teaching teams
- Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
- Comfortable conducting family tours and supporting enrollment
- Passionate about early childhood education and creating a positive school culture
- $55,000-$60,000 annual salary, based on experience and qualifications
- Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- 401(k) with company benefits
- Employee childcare discount
- Paid professional development and leadership training
- Opportunities for continued career advancement
- The opportunity to help shape and grow a newly opened childcare center
Join The Learning Experience - Lake Linganore and help build a school community where children, families, and educators feel supported and inspired!
If you're an experienced childcare professional ready to take the next step in leadership, we'd love to meet you.
The Learning Experience is an equal opportunity employer.
This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to The Learning Experience Corporate.
Salary : $55,000 - $60,000