Childcare Assistant Director
Columbia, SC
Childcare Assistant Director
Full Time • Columbia, SC
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Benefits:
- Bonus based on performance
- Competitive salary
- Employee discounts
- Free uniforms
- Paid time off
- Training & development
Role: Childcare Assistant Director
Join the fastest-growing Academy of Early Education in the nation where "Happy Happens Here"!
At The Learning Experience, we are dedicated to providing a platform for showcasing talents, sharing ideas, and advancing careers in Early Childhood Education.
We are currently seeking a passionate individual with a childcare or preschool experience to join our team as a Childcare Assistant Director.
What We Offer:
Join the fastest-growing Academy of Early Education in the nation where "Happy Happens Here"!
At The Learning Experience, we are dedicated to providing a platform for showcasing talents, sharing ideas, and advancing careers in Early Childhood Education.
We are currently seeking a passionate individual with a childcare or preschool experience to join our team as a Childcare Assistant Director.
What We Offer:
- State-of-the-Art Classrooms: Lead in immersive classrooms equipped with the latest technology, materials, and resources, creating an environment where children can learn, play, and grow.
- Opportunities for Growth: Benefit from ongoing training and professional development and leadership pathways that support your goals as an educator.
Daily responsibilities for the Assistant Director are:
PEOPLE LEADERSHIP
PEOPLE LEADERSHIP
- Supports the Center Director in identifying, scheduling, and interviewing teacher candidates.
- Helps build networks of future talent and maintains positive relationships with potential hires.
- Conducts classroom observations and provides feedback that motivates and encourages teacher growth.
- Assists in ensuring curriculum is executed in alignment with brand standards.
- Uses a growth mindset to help train, coach, and develop staff for future roles.
- Listens objectively to employee concerns and collaborates with the Center Director on recommended actions.
- Helps build and communicate weekly schedules.
- Supports daily management of classroom ratios and staffing needs.
- Assists with new hire paperwork and maintains employee files in compliance with state licensing regulations.
- Helps manage center schedules to ensure ratios are intact and labor is effectively aligned with budget expectations.
CUSTOMER FOCUS
- Supports the Center Director in leading tours for prospective families, highlighting curriculum, teacher quality, and center differentiators.
- Regularly communicates with families regarding student progress and center updates.
- Helps plan and execute “parent pleasers” and center events that strengthen family retention.
- Assists with auditing and maintaining all student and teacher records and files.
- Ensures the physical environment and health/safety standards remain in full compliance with local and state licensing regulations.
- Supports relationships with state licensors and assists during center evaluations.
- Helps manage accident/incident reporting and documentation.
- Assists with medication management and ensures proper procedures are followed.
- Conducts or supports monthly emergency safety drills.
- Helps manage new customer administration and files in compliance with state licensing regulations.
Apply Now If You:
- One or more years of center leadership/management experience highly preferred.
- Must have professional teaching experience with infant to preschool children.
- Bachelor’s degree in ECE or related field highly preferred.
- Strong knowledge of state licensing rules and regulations.
- CPR and First Aide Certification highly preferred.
- Must meet state specific guidelines for the role.
We value your experience in a childcare or preschool settings and encourage you to apply.
Apply today to become part of our team and help us create a happy and nurturing environment where children and families thrive!
Apply today to become part of our team and help us create a happy and nurturing environment where children and families thrive!
Compensation: $40,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year
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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