Assistant Director Preschool
Full Time • Orlando, FL (O-Town West)
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Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Employee discounts
- Health insurance
Salary & Benefits
- Competitive Salary (based on experience & credentials)
- Health, Dental, Vision Insurance (employer contribution)
- FREE Life Insurance, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability (TLE CARES)
- 401(k) with Employer Match
- Paid Time Off + Paid Holidays
- Childcare Discount
We are seeking a strong, people-focused Assistant Director to help lead our early education center in Orlando (O-Town West/Dr. Phillips Area). This is a key leadership position supporting daily operations, team development, and family engagement.
At The Learning Experience, we are committed to academic excellence, safety, and a positive culture for children, families, and staff. Assistant Directors at The Learning Experience influence the growth and development of both children and teachers. They create an environment of collaboration and community, encouraging everyone to thrive.
Responsibilities:
- Support overall center operations, staffing, and scheduling
- Coach, mentor, and develop teachers to maintain high classroom quality
- Ensure compliance with Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) licensing standards
- Build strong relationships with families and handle concerns professionally
- Assist with enrollment growth, tours, and community outreach
- Maintain a safe, organized, and engaging school environment
- Partner with the Center Director to drive culture, accountability, and performance
Qualifications
- Formal Education, CDA/ Staff Credential and Directors Certification
- Previous leadership experience in a childcare or preschool setting preferred
- Strong understanding of DCF licensing and ratios
- Excellent communication and team leadership skills
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
PEOPLE LEADERSHIP
- Assists the CD in creating a positive CULTURE for teachers, parents, and little learners
- Conducts classroom observations, evaluations, and provides feedback that motivates and encourages learning.
- Manages team to ensure TLE curriculum is executed in alignment with brand standards;
- Uses a growth mindset to train, coach and develop for the future
- Listens objectively to employee concerns and plans a recommended course of action
- Builds and communicates weekly schedules
- Daily management of classroom ratios
- Builds and communicates center schedules to ensure appropriate ratios are always intact and labor is effectively managed to budget.
CUSTOMER FOCUS
- Regularly communicates with families regarding student progress
- Executes “parent pleasers”
- Execution of our Bubbles and Friends Parent App
- Regularly audits and maintains all records and files for students
- Ensures the physical environment and health/safety standards are full compliance with local and state licensing regulations
- Manages relationships with state licensors and conducts center evaluations
- Responsible for accident/incident reporting
- Medication management
- Conducts monthly emergency safety drills
Call or text us at: 407-778-1380 I Email:otownwest@tlechildcare.com
Compensation: $21.00 - $24.00 per hour
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.
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.
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