Assistant Director- Learning Omaha West

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

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Coach and support teachers and staff.
• Assist with hiring, onboarding, training, and performance management.
• Promote accountability, professionalism, and high-quality classroom practices.

• Create staff schedules that maintain ratio compliance.
• Monitor labor efficiency and classroom coverage.
• Oversee cleaning procedures, inventory, and maintenance needs.

• 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.

• 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.

• Competitive salary: $40,000-$45,000
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Professional development and training
• Childcare tuition discount
• Career growth opportunities

If you are passionate about early childhood education and leadership, we'd love to hear from you.

The Learning Experience Omaha West is an Equal Opportunity Employer.