Assistant Director - Early Childhood Education

About the role

Responsive recruiter Benefits: Free uniforms Health insurance Opportunity for advancement Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) 401(k) matching Competitive salary Dental insurance Employee discounts Flexible schedule Training & development Assistant Director – Early Childhood Education The Learning Experience – Dedham, MA Salary: $60,000–$65,000 per year, based on experience and qualifications  Schedule: Full-Time, Monday–Friday  Credential Required: Massachusetts Director I & Director II Qualified The Learning Experience – Dedham is seeking an experienced and motivated Assistant Director to join our early childhood leadership team. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified childcare leader who enjoys developing teachers, supporting families, and helping manage the daily operations of a high-quality early childhood education center. Working closely with the Center Director, you’ll play an important role in maintaining strong classroom standards, licensing compliance, staffing, enrollment, and family satisfaction. What You’ll Do  Partner with the Center Director to oversee daily center operations   Support recruiting, interviewing, onboarding, and training of teaching staff   Create and manage staff schedules while maintaining appropriate classroom ratios   Conduct classroom observations and provide coaching and performance feedback   Support teachers in implementing The Learning Experience’s L.E.A.P. Curriculum   Ensure compliance with Massachusetts EEC licensing, health, and safety requirements   Maintain required staff, classroom, and licensing documentation   Build strong relationships with children, families, and teaching teams   Conduct center tours and support prospective families throughout the enrollment process   Support enrollment growth, family engagement, and retention   Assist with resolving day-to-day staff and family concerns   Help foster a positive culture of teamwork, accountability, and professional growth   Step in to support classrooms and center operations when needed  What We’re Looking For  Massachusetts Director I & Director II qualifications required   Previous leadership experience in a licensed childcare center, preschool, or early childhood education program required   Professional early childhood teaching experience   Strong knowledge of Massachusetts EEC regulations and licensing requirements   Experience coaching, mentoring, and developing teaching teams   Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills   Comfortable working with both current and prospective families   Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field preferred   CPR and First Aid certification preferred   Must meet all applicable Massachusetts EEC requirements  What We Offer  $60,000–$65,000 annual salary, based on experience and qualifications   Full-time Monday–Friday schedule   Health, dental, and vision benefits for eligible employees   Paid time off   Employee childcare discount   Professional development and leadership training   Supportive and collaborative leadership environment   Opportunities for continued career advancement  Apply today to join The Learning Experience – Dedham and take the next step in your early childhood leadership career while helping teachers succeed, families feel supported, and children thrive. Compensation: $60,000.00 - $65,000.00 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.