Center Assistant Director
Full Time • Owens Cross, AL
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Benefits:
- Bonus based on performance
- Employee discounts
- Free food & snacks
- Free uniforms
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Training & development
Assistant Director – Early Childhood Education
Location: Owens Cross Roads, Alabama
Department: Administration
Job Type: Full-Time
Department: Administration
Job Type: Full-Time
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and organized Assistant Director to support the daily operations of our early childhood learning center. This role works closely with the Center Director to ensure a high-quality learning environment, strong staff performance, and excellent family engagement.
The ideal candidate is a strong leader, effective communicator, and team player who is passionate about early childhood education and program excellence.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the Director with daily center operations and administrative tasks.
- Help oversee staff scheduling, classroom coverage, and ratio compliance.
- Assist in supervising, coaching, and supporting teaching staff.
- Ensure compliance with licensing regulations, health, and safety standards.
- Build positive relationships with families and respond to inquiries or concerns.
- Support enrollment, tours, and family onboarding processes.
- Help maintain staff records, child files, and center documentation.
- Assist with training, onboarding, and professional development for staff.
- Step into classrooms as needed to provide hands-on support.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent required (Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred).
- Experience in childcare, preschool, or early childhood education settings required.
- Previous experience in a lead teacher, supervisor, or administrative role preferred.
- Strong knowledge of licensing regulations and childcare operations.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Skills
- Experience with staff management and scheduling.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
- Ability to build a positive team culture and support staff development.
- Familiarity with enrollment systems and parent communication tools.
- CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain).
What We Offer
- Competitive salary
- Leadership development opportunities
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
- Positive early childhood education setting
- Opportunities for career advancement
Apply Today
If you are passionate about early childhood education leadership and supporting both staff and families, we encourage you to apply for this Assistant Director position.
Join our team and help create a high-quality, nurturing, and well-managed learning environment.
Compensation: $30,000.00 - $36,000.00 per year
The Learning Experience
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.
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.
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Our mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of a child, their families, and the communities we serve.We achieve this mission through three core values: an Innovative Mindset, a Collaborative Spirit, and Community Impact.
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