Assistant Center Director - Childcare & Preschool

• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule

Location:

The Learning Experience
- Lake Linganore, MD

Salary: $55,000-$60,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications

Schedule:

Full-Time

Are you an experienced childcare leader who loves developing teachers, building relationships with families, and helping a school succeed?

The Learning Experience
- Lake Linganore is hiring a passionate and motivated Assistant Center Director to join the leadership team at our newly opened early childhood education center!

This is an exciting opportunity to help shape a growing school, mentor educators, and create a positive environment where children, families, and teachers thrive.

We're looking for a hands-on leader who enjoys being involved in classrooms, supporting teachers, connecting with families, and helping a busy childcare center run smoothly.

• Partner with the Center Director to oversee daily childcare center operations
• Recruit, onboard, coach, and develop teaching staff
• Support teacher scheduling, staffing, and required classroom ratios
• Conduct classroom observations and provide meaningful feedback and coaching
• Support implementation of The Learning Experience's L.E.A.P. Curriculum
• Ensure compliance with Maryland Office of Child Care licensing, health, and safety requirements
• Conduct prospective family tours and support enrollment growth and retention
• Build strong relationships with families and address questions or concerns
• Maintain accurate licensing documentation, employee records, and center administration
• Help coordinate family events and community engagement activities
• Step into classrooms when needed to support children and teachers
• Foster a positive, collaborative, and accountable team environment

• Must meet applicable Maryland Office of Child Care qualifications for the assigned leadership responsibilities
• Previous professional experience in a licensed childcare or preschool setting required
• At least 2 years of childcare leadership, supervisory, or administrative experience preferred
• Previous Assistant Director, Center Director, or Lead Teacher experience strongly preferred
• Associate or bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field preferred
• Strong understanding of Maryland childcare licensing requirements
• Experience mentoring, coaching, or supervising teaching teams
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Comfortable conducting family tours and supporting enrollment
• Passionate about early childhood education and creating a positive school culture

• $55,000-$60,000 annual salary, based on experience and qualifications
• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company benefits
• Employee childcare discount
• Paid professional development and leadership training
• Opportunities for continued career advancement
• The opportunity to help shape and grow a newly opened childcare center

The Learning Experience is an equal opportunity employer.