Assistant Center Director
Gaithersburg, MD
Assistant Center Director
Full Time • Gaithersburg, MD
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 – Gaithersburg, MD
Pay: $54,000–$58,000 per year
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay: $54,000–$58,000 per year
Schedule: Full-Time
Assistant Center Director – Growing Preschool
The Learning Experience – Gaithersburg is seeking a motivated and experienced Assistant Center Director to join our leadership team. This is an exciting opportunity for an early childhood professional who enjoys coaching teachers, supporting daily operations, building relationships with families, and helping a growing school reach its full potential.
Working closely with the Center Director, you'll help lead a team dedicated to providing an exceptional educational experience where children learn, play, and thrive.
What You'll Do
- Support the Center Director with the day-to-day management of the center
- Coach and mentor teachers through classroom observations and ongoing professional development
- Assist with recruiting, onboarding, scheduling, and staff engagement
- Maintain compliance with Maryland Office of Child Care (OCC) licensing regulations
- Support implementation of The Learning Experience's curriculum and classroom quality standards
- Conduct tours for prospective families and help increase enrollment
- Build strong relationships with children, families, and team members
- Assist with center administration, licensing documentation, staffing, and operational organization
- Promote a positive culture focused on teamwork, accountability, and outstanding customer service
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 1–2 years of leadership experience in a licensed childcare or preschool setting preferred
- Knowledge of Maryland childcare licensing regulations
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
- Passion for early childhood education and developing high-performing teams
What We Offer
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Competitive salary of $54,000–$58,000
- Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- 401(k) with company benefits
- Employee childcare discount
- Paid leadership development and ongoing professional training
- Opportunities for career advancement within a growing organization
- Supportive leadership team committed to your success
Apply Today
Join The Learning Experience – Gaithersburg and help lead a team that is making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families every day.
Compensation: $54,000.00 - $58,000.00 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.
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