Assistant Director

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

The Learning Experience – Byron Center

Salary: $45,000–$48,000 per year

Schedule: Full-Time, Monday–Friday

Grow Your Leadership Career in Early Childhood Education

The Learning Experience – Byron Center is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Assistant Director to join our leadership team.

Working closely with the Center Director, you'll play an important role in the day-to-day success of our school — supporting teachers, building relationships with families, maintaining licensing standards, and helping ensure every classroom provides an exceptional experience for children.

This is a great next step for an early childhood professional who has strong classroom and leadership experience and is ready to make a broader impact across an entire center.

• Support the Center Director with daily center operations
• Help ensure compliance with Michigan childcare licensing, health, and safety requirements
• Assist with recruiting, interviewing, onboarding, and training teachers
• Coordinate staffing, classroom coverage, and daily scheduling needs
• Coach and support teachers through classroom observations and ongoing feedback
• Promote consistent implementation of The Learning Experience's proprietary L.E.A.P. Curriculum
• Build positive, professional relationships with children and families
• Conduct tours and support prospective families throughout the enrollment process
• Help drive enrollment, family satisfaction, and retention
• Support center events, community partnerships, and local outreach
• Foster a positive team culture built around communication, accountability, and collaboration

• Previous leadership experience in a licensed childcare center, preschool, or early childhood education program
• Strong understanding of Michigan childcare licensing requirements
• Experience leading, coaching, and developing early childhood educators
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Comfortable interacting with both current and prospective families
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field preferred
• Passion for creating a positive environment for children, families, and teachers

• $45,000–$48,000 annual salary
• Bonus opportunities
• Full-time Monday–Friday schedule
• Health, dental, and vision benefits for eligible employees
• Employee childcare discount
• Professional development and leadership training
• Supportive ownership and collaborative leadership team
• Opportunities for continued career advancement within a growing organization