Assistant Director – Early Childhood Education
The Learning Experience – Cascade, MISalary:$45,000–$48,000 per yearSchedule: Full-Time, Monday–Friday
Help Lead a School Where Children, Families, and Teachers Thrive
The Learning Experience – Cascade is seeking a motivated and collaborative Assistant Director to join our leadership team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced early childhood professional who is passionate about supporting teachers, partnering with families, and helping create an exceptional educational experience for young children.
Working alongside the Center Director, you'll help oversee the daily operation of the school while ensuring licensing compliance, supporting staff development, and maintaining a positive, high-quality learning environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Partner with the Center Director to oversee daily center operations
- Ensure compliance with all Michigan childcare licensing, health, and safety regulations
- Recruit, interview, onboard, and coach teachers and support staff
- Assist with staffing, scheduling, and daily operational needs
- Conduct classroom observations and support teacher development
- Help implement The Learning Experience's proprietary L.E.A.P. Curriculum with consistency and quality
- Build strong relationships with current and prospective families through exceptional customer service
- Conduct center tours and assist with enrollment growth and family retention
- Foster a positive, collaborative culture focused on teamwork, accountability, and educational excellence
- Support community outreach and local marketing initiatives
Ideal Qualifications
- Previous leadership experience in a licensed childcare center, preschool, or early childhood education program
- Strong knowledge of Michigan childcare licensing requirements
- Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Experience coaching and mentoring teaching teams
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field preferred
- Passion for creating exceptional experiences for children, families, and educators
What We Offer
- Competitive salary of $45,000–$48,000 per year
- Bonus opportunities
- Professional development and leadership training
- Supportive ownership and collaborative leadership team
- Employee childcare discount
- Health, dental, and vision benefits for eligible employees
- Opportunities for advancement within a growing organization
Apply Today
If you're ready to take the next step in your leadership career and help create a school where children love to learn, teachers love to teach, and families feel supported, we'd love to hear from you. Join The Learning Experience – Cascade and help make Happy Happens Here every day.
The Learning Experience
At The Learning Experience, we make early education joyful, engaging and fun so children are happy to learn, play and grow.
Our curriculum focuses on the six ages and stages of early childhood development and engages children in hands-on learning activities that encourage them to explore and solve problems at their own rate of development. This forms a foundation for kids to Learn, Play and Grow under the care of our nurturing teachers and staff.
At TLE®, we’ve created a full cast of characters that become our little learners’ educators, partners and friends through their preschool education journey. Each character has a unique personality and area of interest and brings learning to life by allowing children to explore the world through fun and imagination.