| Location | Newark, DE |
| Salary | $40,000–$45,000 Per Year |
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Assistant Center Director- Childcare & Preschool
Location: The Learning Experience- Newark, DE
Salary: $40,000-$45,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications
Schedule: Full-Time, Monday-Friday | Rotating shifts between 6:30 AM and 6:30 PM
About the Opportunity
Are you an experienced childcare professional ready to take the next step into leadership?
The Learning Experience- Newark is hiring an organized, dependable, and motivated Assistant Center Director to help lead daily operations, support our teaching team, and create an exceptional experience for children and families.
This is a hands-on leadership opportunity for someone who enjoys solving problems, developing teachers, connecting with families, and keeping a busy childcare center running smoothly.
Whether you're an experienced Assistant Director or a strong Lead Teacher ready to grow into administration, we'd love to hear from you!
What You'll Do
Partner with the Center Director to support daily childcare center operations
Assist with staff scheduling, classroom coverage, and maintaining required teacher-to-child ratios
Support teacher onboarding, training, coaching, and professional development
Help maintain employee records, licensing documentation, and center compliance
Conduct prospective family tours and support enrollment and retention
Build positive relationships with families and address questions or concerns
Assist with administrative responsibilities, recordkeeping, and daily center communications
Support implementation of The Learning Experience's L.E.A.P. Curriculum
Monitor classroom quality, safety procedures, and daily routines
Help coordinate family events and community engagement activities
Step in to support classrooms and staff when needed
Ensure compliance with Delaware childcare licensing, health, and safety requirements
Qualifications
Previous professional experience in a licensed childcare, daycare, or preschool setting required
Previous Lead Teacher, Assistant Director, or childcare administrative experience strongly preferred
Delaware Director qualifications preferred
Candidates working toward Director qualifications with strong relevant experience are encouraged to apply
Understanding of early childhood education, classroom operations, and childcare licensing requirements
Experience coaching, supervising, or supporting teaching teams preferred
Strong customer service skills and ability to build relationships with families
Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced childcare environment
Availability to work rotating opening, mid-day, and closing shifts within center hours of 6:30 AM-6:30 PM
Must meet applicable Delaware childcare licensing requirements for assigned responsibilities
What We Offer
$40,000-$45,000 annual salary
Full-time Monday-Friday schedule
Professional development and leadership training
Employee childcare discount
Supportive leadership and collaborative teaching environment
Opportunities for continued career growth and advancement
Apply Today
Join The Learning Experience- Newark and take the next step in your early childhood education career!
If you're passionate about supporting teachers, building relationships with families, and helping a childcare center succeed, we'd love to meet you.
The Learning Experience is an equal opportunity employer.
Compensation: $40,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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.
The Learning Experience- Newark
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.