Assistant Center Director - Childcare & Preschool

Job Description    Benefits:
Free uniforms  Health insurance  Opportunity for advancement  Paid time off  Training & development  Vision insurance  401(k)  401(k) matching  Competitive salary  Dental insurance  Employee discounts  Flexible schedule      Assistant Center Director
- Childcare & Preschool
The Learning Experience
- Cascade, MI    Salary: $48,000-$55,000 per year

Schedule:

Full-Time, Monday-Friday
The Learning Experience
- Cascade is looking for an experienced early childhood professional who is ready to grow beyond the classroom and make an impact across an entire school.
As our Assistant Center Director, you'll work closely with the Center Director to support teachers, families, enrollment, licensing compliance, and daily operations. This is an ideal opportunity for a strong early childhood leader who enjoys coaching others, solving problems, building relationships, and helping a team succeed.

Key Responsibilities
Support the Center Director with daily center operations  Help recruit, interview, onboard, train, and retain high-quality teachers  Coach and mentor teachers through classroom observations and ongoing feedback  Assist with staff scheduling, classroom coverage, ratios, and daily staffing needs  Ensure compliance with Michigan childcare licensing, health, and safety requirements  Support consistent implementation of The Learning Experience's L.E.A.P. Curriculum  Build strong relationships with children, families, and teaching teams  Conduct tours and help prospective families through the enrollment process  Support enrollment, retention, and family engagement initiatives  Maintain accurate center records and required documentation  Assist with center events, community partnerships, and local outreach  Help foster a positive culture built around communication, accountability, teamwork, and exceptional care      Qualifications
Previous leadership experience in a licensed childcare center, preschool, or early childhood education program  Professional early childhood education or childcare experience required  Knowledge of Michigan childcare licensing requirements  Experience coaching, mentoring, or developing teachers  Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills  Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field preferred  Must meet applicable Michigan childcare licensing requirements      

What We Offer        $48,000-$55,000 per year, based on experience and qualifications  Bonus opportunities  Full-time Monday-Friday schedule  Health, dental, and vision benefits for eligible employees  Employee childcare discount  Paid training and professional development  Leadership development and advancement opportunities  Supportive ownership and collaborative leadership team      Apply today to join The Learning Experience
- Cascade and take the next step in your early childhood leadership career.