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 Director – Early Childhood Education
The Learning Experience – Byron Center, MI Salary: $48,000–$55,000 per year Schedule: Full-Time, Monday–Friday
Grow Your Leadership Career in Early Childhood Education
The Learning Experience – Byron Center is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Assistant Director to join our leadership team.
Working closely with the Center Director, you'll play an important role in the day-to-day success of our school — supporting teachers, building relationships with families, maintaining licensing standards, and helping ensure every classroom provides an exceptional experience for children.
This is a great next step for an early childhood professional who has strong classroom and leadership experience and is ready to make a broader impact across an entire center.
Key Responsibilities
Support the Center Director with daily center operations
Help ensure compliance with Michigan childcare licensing, health, and safety requirements
Assist with recruiting, interviewing, onboarding, and training teachers
Coordinate staffing, classroom coverage, and daily scheduling needs
Coach and support teachers through classroom observations and ongoing feedback
Promote consistent implementation of The Learning Experience's proprietary L.E.A.P. Curriculum
Build positive, professional relationships with children and families
Conduct tours and support prospective families throughout the enrollment process
Help drive enrollment, family satisfaction, and retention
Support center events, community partnerships, and local outreach
Foster a positive team culture built around communication, accountability, and collaboration
Ideal Qualifications
Previous leadership experience in a licensed childcare center, preschool, or early childhood education program
Strong understanding of Michigan childcare licensing requirements
Experience leading, coaching, and developing early childhood educators
Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
Comfortable interacting with both current and prospective families
Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field preferred
Passion for creating a positive environment for children, families, and teachers
What We Offer
$45,000–$48,000 annual salary
Bonus opportunities
Full-time Monday–Friday schedule
Health, dental, and vision benefits for eligible employees
Employee childcare discount
Professional development and leadership training
Supportive ownership and collaborative leadership team
Opportunities for continued career advancement within a growing organization
Apply Today
If you're ready to grow your early childhood leadership career while making an impact on teachers, children, and families, we'd love to meet you.
Join The Learning Experience – Byron Center and help us create a place where Happy Happens Here every day.
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.