Assistant Center Director
Lake Linganore
Assistant Center Director
Full Time • Lake Linganore
Benefits:
- Free uniforms
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Vision insurance
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Employee discounts
- Flexible schedule
Assistant Center Director
Location: The Learning Experience – Lake Linganore, MD
Pay: $55,000–$60,000 per year
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay: $55,000–$60,000 per year
Schedule: Full-Time
Join the Founding Leadership Team at Our Brand-New School
The Learning Experience – Lake Linganore is seeking an experienced and passionate Assistant Center Director to help launch our newest early childhood education center. This is a unique opportunity to build a school from the ground up, mentor a brand-new team of educators, and help create a culture where children, families, and teachers thrive.
Working alongside the Center Director, you'll play a key role in daily operations, teacher development, enrollment growth, licensing compliance, and creating an exceptional experience for every family who walks through our doors.
What You'll Do
- Partner with the Center Director to oversee the daily operations of the center
- Recruit, onboard, coach, and develop a high-performing teaching team
- Conduct classroom observations and provide ongoing coaching and professional development
- Ensure compliance with all Maryland Office of Child Care (OCC) regulations and company policies
- Support curriculum implementation and classroom quality throughout the center
- Lead tours for prospective families and help drive enrollment growth
- Assist with scheduling, staffing, licensing documentation, and center administration
- Foster a positive, collaborative culture focused on teamwork, accountability, and exceptional customer service
- Step into classrooms when needed to support children and teachers
Qualifications
- Must meet Maryland Office of Child Care qualifications for an Assistant Director (Senior Staff Member) in a licensed childcare center
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field preferred
- Coursework in Early Childhood Education and child development preferred
- Minimum of 2 years of leadership experience in a licensed childcare or preschool setting preferred
- Strong knowledge of Maryland childcare licensing regulations
- Excellent leadership, organizational, and communication skills
- Passion for mentoring teachers and delivering exceptional early childhood education
What We Offer
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Competitive salary of $55,000–$60,000
- Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- 401(k) with company benefits
- Employee childcare discount
- Paid professional development and leadership training
- Career advancement opportunities within one of the nation's fastest-growing early education organizations
- The opportunity to help build a brand-new school and leadership team from day one
Apply Today
If you're ready to help launch an incredible new preschool and make a lasting impact on children, families, and educators, we'd love to meet you.
Compensation: $55,000.00 - $60,000.00 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.
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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Living TLE®’s mission and values every day
Our mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of a child, their families, and the communities we serve.We achieve this mission through three core values: an Innovative Mindset, a Collaborative Spirit, and Community Impact.
TLE® Center job opportunities
The enthusiasm, commitment and care from our people is what makes TLE® the best place to work in early childhood education. Your talents will shine in our Centers. They’re great places to pursue your passion for teaching, daycare and providing quality early childhood education.
See for yourself what makes TLE® Centers special
Step inside a TLE Center and see how we’ve designed and built every classroom to ensure our little learners and staff are safe and supported.