Assistant Director / Business Director

Benefits:

• 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

Assistant Director - Childcare Center Operations

The Learning Experience - Newark, DE

Salary: $40,000-$45,000 per year, based on experience and qualifications

Schedule: Full-Time, Monday-Friday | Rotating shifts within center hours of 6:30 AM-6:30 PM

The Learning Experience - Newark is seeking an organized and motivated Assistant Director to support the daily operation of our early childhood education center.

This role combines leadership, family service, staffing support, and center operations. We're looking for someone who can confidently support teachers and families while helping ensure the school runs smoothly each day.

What You'll Do

• Partner with center leadership to support daily operations
• Assist with staffing, scheduling, classroom coverage, and maintaining required ratios
• Support teacher onboarding, training, coaching, and development
• Maintain licensing and employee documentation
• Build strong relationships with current and prospective families
• Conduct center tours and support enrollment and family retention
• Assist with administrative and business functions
• Help maintain high standards for classroom quality, health, and safety
• Respond to day-to-day operational needs throughout the center
• Support community events and family engagement initiatives
• Follow Delaware childcare licensing requirements

What We're Looking For

• Delaware Director qualification preferred
• Candidates who are close to meeting Director qualifications and have strong relevant experience are encouraged to apply
• Previous childcare center, preschool, or early childhood experience required
• Leadership or administrative experience strongly preferred
• Strong customer service and family communication skills
• Excellent organization, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Comfortable working rotating opening, mid, and closing schedules as needed
• Must meet applicable Delaware childcare licensing requirements

What We Offer

• $40,000-$45,000 annual salary
• Full-time Monday-Friday schedule
• Professional development and leadership training
• Employee childcare discount
• Supportive leadership environment
• Opportunities for continued career advancement

Apply today to join The Learning Experience - Newark and take the next step in your early childhood leadership career.

Compensation: $40,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to The Learning Experience Corporate.