Assistant Director-The Learning Experience Omaha West
Location: Omaha, NE 68135
Position: Assistant Director
Industry: Early Childhood Education / Child Care / Preschool Administration
Salary: $40,000 – $45,000 per year, based on experience
About the Role
The Learning Experience Omaha West is seeking an experienced and motivated Assistant Director to support daily operations, drive enrollment growth, and ensure exceptional experiences for children, families, and staff.
This position is ideal for a childcare leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys team leadership, family engagement, and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
Enrollment & Family Engagement
- Respond to enrollment inquiries promptly.
- Schedule and conduct tours for prospective families.
- Improve tour-to-enrollment conversion rates.
- Follow up with leads and build strong family relationships.
Operations & Compliance
- Support daily center operations, staffing, and classroom coverage.
- Maintain licensing compliance and safety standards.
- Ensure classrooms and common areas remain organized, clean, and tour-ready.
- Conduct regular center walkthroughs and address operational issues proactively.
Staff Leadership
- Coach and support teachers and staff.
- Assist with hiring, onboarding, training, and performance management.
- Promote accountability, professionalism, and high-quality classroom practices.
Scheduling & Facility Management
- Create staff schedules that maintain ratio compliance.
- Monitor labor efficiency and classroom coverage.
- Oversee cleaning procedures, inventory, and maintenance needs.
Qualifications
Required
- Minimum 2 years of management experience in childcare, preschool, or early childhood education.
- Strong leadership, communication, and customer service skills.
- Experience working with children, families, and teaching staff.
- Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
Preferred
- Previous Assistant Director, Program Coordinator, or Center Leadership experience.
- Proven success converting tours into enrollments.
- Knowledge of Nebraska childcare licensing regulations.
- Experience with scheduling and labor management.
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field.
Benefits
- Competitive salary: $40,000–$45,000
- Performance-based bonus opportunities
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Professional development and training
- Childcare tuition discount
- Career growth opportunities
Apply Today
If you are passionate about early childhood education and leadership, we'd love to hear from you.
The Learning Experience Omaha West
Omaha, NE 68135
The Learning Experience Omaha West is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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.