Assistant Director - Early Childhood Education
Location: The Learning Experience - Worcester, MA
Salary: $50,000-$60,000 per year, based on experience and qualifications
Schedule: Full-Time, Monday-Friday
Credential Required: Massachusetts Director I and Director II Qualified
The Learning Experience - Worcester is seeking an experienced and motivated Assistant Director to join our early childhood education leadership team.
This is an excellent opportunity for an early childhood professional who is ready to take the next step in leadership. Working alongside the Center Director, you'll support teachers, families, enrollment, and daily center operations while helping maintain a positive, high-quality learning environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Partner with the Center Director to support daily center operations
- Recruit, interview, onboard, and support teaching staff
- Assist with staff scheduling and maintain appropriate classroom ratios
- Conduct classroom observations and provide coaching and feedback to teachers
- Support implementation of The Learning Experience's L.E.A.P. Curriculum
- Ensure compliance with Massachusetts EEC licensing, health, and safety requirements
- Maintain required staff, training, and licensing documentation
- Build strong relationships with children, families, and teaching teams
- Conduct center tours and support prospective families through the enrollment process
- Support enrollment growth, family engagement, and retention
- Assist with day-to-day staff and family needs
- Step into classrooms and provide operational support when needed
- Help foster a positive culture of teamwork, accountability, and professional growth
Qualifications
- Massachusetts Director I and Director II qualifications required
- Previous leadership experience in a licensed childcare center, preschool, or early childhood education program preferred
- Professional early childhood teaching experience required
- Strong knowledge of Massachusetts EEC regulations and licensing requirements
- Experience coaching and supporting early childhood educators
- Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
- Comfortable working with both current and prospective families
- Ability to meet all applicable Massachusetts EEC requirements
What We Offer
- Competitive salary of $50,000-$60,000 per year, based on experience and qualifications
- Consistent full-time Monday-Friday schedule
- Paid time off
- Employee childcare discount
- Professional development and leadership training
- Supportive and collaborative leadership environment
- Opportunities for continued career advancement
Apply today to join The Learning Experience - Worcester and take the next step in your early childhood education leadership career while helping teachers succeed, families feel supported, and children thrive.
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.