Assistant Center Director

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Center Director to support daily childcare center operations.
• Coach and mentor teachers through classroom observations, feedback, and professional development.
• Assist with recruiting, interviewing, onboarding, scheduling, and staff engagement.
• Maintain appropriate classroom staffing and ratios.
• Support implementation of The Learning Experience’s L.E.A.P. Curriculum.
• Maintain compliance with Maryland childcare licensing, health, and safety requirements.
• Support licensing documentation and staff records.
• Conduct center tours and build relationships with prospective families.
• Support enrollment growth, family engagement, and retention.
• Build positive relationships with children, families, teachers, and staff.
• Assist with day‑to‑day administrative and operational needs.
• Step into classrooms and provide leadership support when needed.
• Foster a positive culture focused on teamwork, accountability, and exceptional customer service.

Qualifications

• Must meet applicable Maryland requirements for a leadership role in a licensed childcare center.
• Previous professional experience in a licensed daycare, preschool, or early childhood education program required.
• 1–2 years of childcare leadership, management, or supervisory experience preferred.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field preferred.
• Knowledge of Maryland childcare licensing requirements.
• Experience coaching, mentoring, or developing teachers preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, organization, and problem‑solving skills.
• Comfortable working with both current and prospective families.

Benefits

• Free uniforms
• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Employee childcare discount
• Employee discounts
• Paid time off
• Training & development, including paid leadership development and professional training
• Opportunities for continued career advancement
• Supportive and collaborative leadership team
• Flexible schedule

Pay

Competitive salary of $54,000–$58,000 per year, based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Full‑time, Monday‑Friday.