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Assistant Center Director

Job in City of Poughkeepsie, Poughkeepsie, Dutchess County, New York, 12601, USA
Listing for: The Learning Experience #433
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-28
Job specializations:
  • Education / Teaching
    Education Administration, Early Childhood Education
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 80000 - 100000 USD Yearly USD 80000.00 100000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: City of Poughkeepsie

Benefits:

  • Company parties
  • Competitive salary
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discounts
  • Free uniforms
  • Health insurance
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Paid time off
  • Training & development
  • Vision insurance
  • Wellness resources
Why This Role Matters

Assistant Center Directors at The Learning Experience are operational leaders — not glorified schedulers. You are the right hand to the Center Director and the go-to leader for teachers. This role blends people leadership, curriculum support, and day-to-day operations to ensure a high-quality experience for children, families, and staff.

If you love early childhood education and know how to run a building, this role is for you.

What You’ll Do
  • Support the Center Director with daily operations including staffing, scheduling, enrollment support, and classroom coverage
  • Coach, mentor, and develop Lead Teachers to strengthen performance and retention
  • Ensure strong, consistent implementation of the L.E.A.P. Curriculum® across classrooms
  • Maintain compliance with NYS OCFS licensing, health, and safety requirements
  • Partner with teachers to support positive family communication and engagement
  • Step in to problem-solve staffing, classroom, or parent concerns quickly and professionally
  • Help build a positive, accountable, team-first culture
What We’re Looking For
  • Experience in a licensed childcare, preschool, or early learning center
  • Proven leadership — you’ve supported or led teams, not just classrooms
  • Strong knowledge of early childhood development and best practices
  • Organized, calm under pressure, and comfortable multitasking
  • Confident communicator with both staff and families
  • Meets New York State OCFS requirements for an Assistant Director role
  • Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field Preferred (Not Required)
What We Offer
  • Competitive salary aligned to the Poughkeepsie market
  • Training and professional development
  • Career path to Center Director
  • Supportive leadership team and positive work culture
  • Employee childcare discount (where applicable)
  • Weekday schedule in a mission-driven environment
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